Basque nationalism

The American Revolution is one of the most profound revolutions in modern history. It fundamentally changed how our nation operates, by replacing a monarchial authority with a representative form of government. The Founding Fathers were fighting for separation from the Crown, and today they would be shocked to see how far Americans have come in creating a democracy based on individual rights and freedoms. The effects of this radical thinking were evident in most of the thirteen colonies, but in…

Accepting Articles on American Exceptionalism Friedersdorf, Conor “Breaking Bad:America has used Walter White logic since 9/11” Current Issues and Enduring Questions: a Guide to Critical Thinking and Argument, with Readings, edited by Sylvan Barnet, Hugo Bedau, John O’Hara, Bedford/St. Martins, 2017, pp. 603-607. Print America hasn’t been the same as what it used to be before 2001, or the doubt in the nation anthem whether it is truly the land of free and the home of the brave does come…

Social studies 11 5 May 2018 Nationalism, good or bad? Have you ever thought about the decision of Donald Trump, the president of United States, to ban seven Islamic countries from entering to the States, including: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen? It is called nationalism, and Donald Trump is a good example of a nationalist. Nationalism has many different definitions, one of them is spirit or aspirations common to the whole nation. Nationalism has two sides, negative…

In the article, “The More Factor,” by Lawrence Shames, the author describes the identity America holds. Shames claims that Americans have been influenced by the frontier belief “that America would keep on booming”. I believe this still idea holds true in the twenty-first century because of the way I live in society. Being part of a multicultural family, I always hear the words “America is where dreams come true”. For many years people worldwide have said these words that created a sincere…

“American”, is defined as a citizen living in these United States of America, but that is only the beginning. An American could be called someone whose family has been in this land from the ice age and on. Or another person can call themselves American because they traveled to this country away from the struggles of their homeland. An American can be anybody who resides in North or South America, but the term is usually attributed to people living in the United States. When the average person is…

Patriotism can be defined as the loyalty to one’s country and the love they have for it, but when your patriotism takes over, it can lead to violence and death as seen in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Realistically, patriotism does lead to death and violence because patriotism leads people to believe that people must be hurt or die for their country. For example, in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus explains, “It must be by his death, and for my part, I know no personal…

“Identity politics” has enabled groups who have been marginalized by society to ban together over certain shared experiences. By working collectively, these segments of the population are able to raise awareness and are instrumental in securing certain freedoms, already enjoyed by the rest of the population. While some may label these freedoms as “special rights,” in realty, that are simply the rights guaranteed by law. While there are numerous benefits to “identity politics” there are also…

America's albums--six certified gold and/or platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting four plus million in sales--displayed a fuller range of the trio's talents than did their singles. Their material encompassed an ambitious artistic swath; from effects-laden rockers to oddball medleys to soul-bearing ballads, America displayed a flawless blend of disparate genres and styles as wide-open as the great American plains. Enjoying massive success early in their career,…

The Revolution of America was thought of as a radical, but also social change as the Americans were seeking their own revolution and sense of acceptance in this New World. The Revolutionary War in the 1770’s brought new light to the American colonies and defined a purpose for what America would become in the coming years, as a country. This revolution, unlike any other was thought of as an intellectual, as well as traditional revelation that brought together an abundance of people, who were…

America: An Independent Nation America is commonly referred to as “The land of the free and home of the brave!” It has been an independent nation for 238 years and a leading world power since World War II (Esler and Ellis 195- 201). It is easy for our country to be taken for granted, as many Americans have a limited understanding of the history of our nation. In order to appreciate America’s freedom and success today, it is crucial to first understand why people immigrated to this land, the…