Nationalism+writing+assignment

Writing assignment!

This is a compare/contrast writing assignment. You need to compare the nationalism felt in the 1800s in either Germany, Italy, or Latin America and nationalism today in the US. Please pick three aspects of nationalism in the nation you choose from the 1800s and compare that with feelings in the US today. If you feel more comfortable writing about another country instead of the US today, that is fine, you can do that instead.

German nationalism 1800s: Shared German language, all Protestant, similar culture -same fairy tales, pride in land "Fatherland" (Grimm brothers went around around collecting fairy tales/childrens' stories), similar foods and diet, Octoberfest celebrating the end of the grain harvest.

Italian nationalism 1800s: All Catholic, most speak Italian, foods vary by region, but some similarities, proud of their culture, their ancient heritage, centuries of the best art, ballet, buildings, etc, wine.

Latin American nationalism 1800s: Mostly Spanish speakers except for Brazil, wanted freedom from Europeans, wanted their own democracies where everyone could vote, pride in being from South America, they should be able to make decisions for themselves rather that depending on people who were born in Spain. Proud of their Mayan and Aztec heritage, own unique culture.

US today: