Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

Nationalism is a state of mind. You are Loyal To no kings queens or royalty. Just to yourself, Your Country and the people in the nation as a whole. People Show many ways how to be loyal to their country. For starters, they speak the national language. For example, In the United States we speak English. If you don't speak english a lot of things cant be done. Another Example of nationalism is like The holidays we celebrate, Such as veterans day, thanks giving, July 4th ( independence day ). Also other holidays like Dr. Martin Luther King day as well. Also another way we express this is by our currency. Nobody else in the world uses the american dollar but America itself.