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Nationalist Movements Research Paper
Background: Nationalism is a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of where they are from.
Throughout history, nationalism has inspired groups of people who share the same culture, history, language,
etc., to form a separate and independent nation of their own.
 For this assignment, you are required to complete a 2-4 page research paper that answers the question:
How has nationalism inspired groups of people to seek independence?
Nationalist Movements to Choose From:
▪ Haitian Revolution
▪ Venezuelan War of Independence
▪ Mexican Revolution
▪ Chilean War of Independence
▪ Cuban War of Independence
 You must use the resources suggested. RESOURCES NOT ON THIS LIST WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
UNLESS IT IS CLEARED WITH A TEACHER FIRST.
Task:
1. Define the term nationalism.
2. Develop a solid thesis statement that clearly expresses how nationalism inspires groups of people who
share the same culture to form a separate and independent nation of their own.
3. Identify two (2) Latin American nationalist movements to support your thesis. When discussing each
nationalist movement:
a. Provide concrete background information on the culture and history of this nation.
b. Describe the historical circumstances that led the people of this nation to seek independence.
c. Evaluate the extent to which nationalism inspired this group of people to seek independence.
d. Discuss the results of this nationalist movement on this nation.
4. Provide a conclusion that demonstrates how your research supports your thesis statement.
5. Create a works cited page and include in-text citations.
a. Note: Accidental plagiarism will not be accepted! See MLA guide and plagiarism handout.
6. Paper must be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced, and with 1 inch margins.
7. Paper should include a proper heading. See MLA guide.
DEADLINES:
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Monday, November 3rd
Introduction and thesis due
(20 points)
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Friday, November 7th
Completed research paper due
(80 points)
The completed research paper (80 points) will be graded on the following:
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Thesis: Easily identifiable, logical, insightful, and crystal clear.
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Structure: Understandable and appropriate for thesis. Excellent transitions from point to point.
Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.
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Use of evidence: Information used to support every point with at least one example. Examples
support thesis and fit within paragraphs. Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences
(i.e., no “floating quotes”)
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Analysis: Writer clearly relates evidence to thesis. Analysis is fresh and exciting, posing new
ways to think of the material.
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Logic: All ideas in the paper flow logically. Ideas are identifiable and reasonable.
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Mechanics: Sentence structure and grammar are excellent; correct use of punctuation and
citation style; minimal to no spelling errors; no run-on sentences.
Main Source:
www.worldbookonline.com
Steps –
1. Log in using sign on information.
2. Click on ‘advanced’ to conduct your research and click on ‘student’ for help with research aspects.
MLA Format
Heading Use the following example to format your paper correctly.
Formatting Works Cited Page
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Number Pages: Works Cited or Bibliography page(s) are the last numbered pages of your paper.
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Capitalize and Center Heading: on the top of the page.
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Arrange Citations in Alphabetical Order: by the first word in each entry: this will be an author last
name or title (if there is no author cited). DO NOT NUMBER.
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Indent the Second Line: the second and each subsequent line in each citation are indented five spaces
from the left margin.
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Double-Space: the entire list, both between and within entries.
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Punctuation: notice and use all punctuation as indicated.
 SEE “WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY & WORKS CITED” HANDOUT ATTACHED FOR MORE DIRECTIONS.
In-Text Citations (Parenthetical Reference)
“In text” or “parenthetical” citation directs readers to view full citations for sources in a Works Cited or
Bibliography page. You must indicate a source when using thoughts or words as a direct quote, paraphrase, or
ideas that originated from someone else. Unless you are stating your own personal opinion, drawing
conclusions, or writing creative material, all facts, background data and ideas come from some place and must
be acknowledged in your text.
To formulate complete citations, you must cite in-text references in one of the following ways:
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Refer to the author’s name in the text, and put the page number in parentheses.
Smith states that the growth of cities was an integral part of the nation’s economic development (47).
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Include the author’s name with the page number if you have not mentioned it in your text.
The growth of cities was an integral part of the nation’s economic development (Hays 47).
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If there is not author, use the first word of the title in quotation marks followed by the page(s).
(“Chronicle” 8-9).
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If there are several works by one author, include the first word from the title (or more if needed to
further identify the source.
(Nardo “Ancient” 94).
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If there are no page numbers, as in web sites, leave this out.
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A web address or URL is never correct for in-text citation.
Revolutions of Latin America
10th Grade Social Studies
Created by Mrs. Firestone SLMS
Dewey Decimal Numbers
B (or biography) – look by the last name of the person you are researching
972.03
Revolutionary Period and Persons of Independence
972.08
Period of Republic 1867
972.91063 Cuba 1933-1958
972.94
Revolution – Haiti
980.02
1806-1830 Struggles for Independence
Keywords to Use When Searching
Cuban Independence
European Colonists
Haitian Revolution
Jose de San Martin
Old Imperialism
South America
Mexican Revolution
Miguel Hidalgo
Gran Colombia
Encomienda
Class Textbook
World History: Connections to Today
Simon Bolivar
Rebellion
Saint Domingue
Peninsulares
Latin America
Social Caste
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Venezuela
Liberator
Creoles
Websites
Biography.com - http://www.biography.com/people/simon-bolivar-241196
Learn the facts about Simon Bolivar from his birthday to the role he played in the revolution.
Encyclopedia Britannica - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/145651/Cuban-Independence-Movement
This page tells you about the history of the nationalist uprising in Cuba against Spanish rule.
Encyclopedia Britannica - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/251961/Haiti/217450/The-Haitian-Revolution
These pages include facts, pictures and important persons related to the Haitian Revolution.
Encyclopedia Britannica - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/521474/Jose-de-San-Martin
These pages cover the life and times of Jose de San Martin. Learn about his early life and career. Read about his
campaign through the Andes. Find out about his meetings with Bolivar.
Encyclopedia Britannica - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/600902/Toussaint-Louverture
Find information and pictures of the Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L’Overture. Read about his rise to power, how
he eliminated his rivals and his command of Hispaniola.
Encyclopedia Britannica - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/72067/Simon-Bolivar
This page provides facts and pictures about Simon Bolivar, the South American soldier and statesman.
Historical Text Archive - http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?action=read&artid=628
Learn about Jose de San Martin, the liberator of Argentina.
The Life of Simon Bolivar – http://www.crystalbeach.com/history.htm
This page provides information about the life of Simon Bolivar.
Infoplease- http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/simonbolivar.html
Read a brief biography about the life of Simon Bolivar. Learn about his time as a military and political leader.
Infoplease - http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/people/hidalgo-y-costilla-miguel.html
This page contains information about the life of revolutionary and priest Miguel Hidalgo.
Infoplease - http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/people/san-martin-jose-de.html
This is a small biography relating to the life and times of Jose de San Martin.
Infoplease- http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/people/toussaint-louverture-francois-dominique.html
Learn about Toussaint L’Ouverture and his role in the Haitian Revolution. Contains brief information about the time
before he became a patriot and martyr as well as information about what led to his death.
Mexican Independence - http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/september/MexicoCommemorates-199-Years-of-Independence.html
Learn about the Mexican Revolution and those who played a part in its happening, including Miguel Hidalgo
NPR - http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/176783269/enshrined-and-oft-invoked-simon-bolivar-lives-on
See AND HEAR about the life of Simon Bolivar. Information is provided both in print and in audio format.
PBS - http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/mexican-revolution/
Provides information, details and even a picture from the Mexican Revolution.
PBS - http://www.pbs.org/itvs/storm-that-swept-mexico/the-revolution/faces-revolution/
See photographs and learn about the important faces and names that played a part in the Mexican Revolution.
PBS - http://www.pbs.org/programs/egalite-for-all/
In addition to providing information about Toussaint L’Ouverture, you can watch a video with an actor portraying
important moments in the revolutionary’s life.
Slavery and the Haitian Revolution - http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/chap8a.html
While this page provides information about the connection between slavery and the Haitian Revolution, you can also
find links to learn about other facts from that time period.
Tamu.edu – http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/hidalgoarchive.htm
While parts of these pages are in Spanish, the reader is given the option of having the material translated to
English. This site provides a great deal of information about Father Miguel Hidalgo.
University of Texas at Austin: LANIC Haiti Resources- http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/haiti/
LANIC, the Latin American Network Information Center has created a collection of reliable Internet resources
about Haiti. Scan down to find links to Elections/Political Parties, Government, History, News, etc.
History.com- http://www.history.com/topics/mexican-independence
This site provides information on the history of Mexican independence.
History.com- http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/haitian-independence-proclaimed
This site provides information on the history of Haitian independence.
History.com- http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mexican-war-of-independence-begins
This site provides information on the history of Mexican independence.
History.com- http://www.history.com/topics/mexico
This site provides information on the history of Mexico.
Don Quijote/ Spanish Language Learning - http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/history/latinamericans-revolucionaries.asp
This website provides information on the cultures of various Latin American countries and the history of their independence.
Fordham.edu - http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/modsbook32.asp
This site provides many primary and secondary documents regarding the history of Latin America.
Biography.com - http://www.biography.com/people/jos%C3%A9-mart%C3%AD-20703847
This site provides information on Jose Marti, the nationalist leader of the Cuban war for independence.
Encyclopedia Britannica - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/366828/Jose-Julian-Marti
This site provides information on Jose Marti, the nationalist leader of the Cuban war for independence.