"Indoctrination," as Coles, states in his examination of ideology and nationalism in Nicaragua becomes the biggest, yet main argument whether or not he believes the children and people in Nicaragua were "brainwashed" into believing that Nicaragua is a great empire on the rise and that the United States was its foe in government affairs. While interviewing with several children of Nicaragua he quickly realizes that the children have been taught and rehearsed answers to questions that may come about in their lives. When Coles realizes this he is faced with the question, " Do American children, do my children, did I as a child, learn in a similar vein implicitly political stereotypic notions?" (30), he questions if government has influence on the school system in America the same way the government in Nicaragua does.
In ways, it is safe to say that American children do learn the same as Nicaraguan children do. America is powerful, and that through struggles and many deaths, we as Americans became the best. In elementary school, the Pledge of Allegiance is taught and rehearsed on a daily basis. " .and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all". This can be considered to be a way that when taught at a young age, we as America's youth, are indoctrinated to believe in our nation as the superior nation to all. We have been told over and over to believe this not only in school but also in certain occupations. For example, the military. When I was on active duty in the Marines, as Americas 911 force we were, "rehearsed", or "indoctrinated" to believe we are the greatest and the best the world has to offer in military tactics, intelligence and most importantly, pride and patriotism in one's nation. We were taught on a regular basis Marine Corps history and tradition to better understand why America was the best and strongest.
Nicaragua Nicaragua got its name after the Indian Chief, Nicarao, and his people. ... Nicaragua borders both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. ... In 1502, Christopher Columbus claimed the Nicaraguan land for Spain. ... On the other hand, Nicaragua has a very high export rate. ... Nicaragua is the most interesting place I have ever researched....
When the plane landed in Nicaragua I felt a burst of excitement run through me. ... The first two days consisted of touring all over Nicaragua and seeing a new world as it could never be seen. ... Later I was told that many people of Nicaragua did not know this people live in those conditions. ... I think the Nicaraguans taught me more than anyone or any textbook could have. ... I can honestly say I found myself in Nicaragua. ...
I had just arrived in La Chureca, Nicaragua on a missions trip with Lacrosse the Nations, with a goal of teaching impoverished children the game of lacrosse. ... Before I boarded the plane to Nicaragua, I'd been told that La Chureca had been recently been hit by a massive earthquake which devastated much of he city. ... It was a life changing moment and a twist to my trip to Nicaragua. ...
In trying to understand if Plasma International was morally right in selling blood to Nicaragua for $75 a pint in a time of such a disaster many factors need to be analyzed. ... And under this action the Nicaraguans received all the blood they could get from the company, and the company sold their good for a high price. ... You could argue that Plasma International is a company made up of only a few high executives with already lucrative salaries, thus the extra money they earned didn't really change their situation much but took needed money away from Nicaraguans who are now faced with a...
Nicaragua is the first country focused on. There have been three American invasions since Nicaragua became an independent country in 1838. ... He used the Nicaraguan treasury like it was his own money. ... The Somoza's controlled virtually everything in Nicaragua, and if you opposed them, you died. ... They were aiming for a form of socialism for Nicaragua. ...
This was a mistake that the US made thinking that it would be in the best interest of Nicaragua to keep away from communist influences. ... Nicaragua came to know a different type of government in the late 70's. ... With the Soviets on their side, Nicaragua indeed became militarily powerful when compared to the rest of the Central American countries. ... This was the beginning of what is known as the Nicaraguan War in which 1,580 Americans lost their lives in a period of 3-4 years. ... That was seen in South Korea, Vietnam, and Nicaragua. ...
The Chilean, Nicaraguan, and Cuban revolutions were yet similar in ways but very much different in others. ... For many decades, the Somoza family ruled Nicaragua dictatorially. ... The Contras were determined to undermine social reforms in Nicaragua, and to destabilize its government and its economy. ... Despite the lack of a democratic culture in Nicaragua, the Sandinistas held open elections in 1984. ...
Don Miguel Larreynaga, fue uno de los tantos representantes de Nicaragua, en Guatemala el 15 de Septiembre de 1821 cuando a las ocho de la mañana el Capitán General Gabino Gainza sostiene una reunion en su casa para discutir su destino. ... También suscribio el Acta de Independencia y formo parte de la primera Junta Consultiva, creada ese mismo dí, en representacion de Nicaragua, su provincia natal....
NICARAGUA HISTORY Nicaragua takes its name from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous tribe then living around present-day Lake Nicaragua. ... Nicaragua also depends heavily on remittances from Nicaraguans living abroad. ... Nicaragua now appears poised for rapid economic growth. ... These programs will, hopefully, help Nicaragua continue to improve its efforts to enable more Nicaraguans to break out of their extreme poverty. ... So how can Nicaragua and the United States im...
