In class we discussed the theory that the nation-states of the Western Hemisphere share a distinct hemispheric identity due to such shared factors as geography, European colonial legacy and economies driven by capitalism. May I ask, to what extent do fellow classmates agree? Being educated in the United States, are we taught that the United States is somehow unique, if not superior to - from Canada to Chile - our hemispheric neighbors?
Maybe it's just realism at work. But in 8th grade we all memorized the 13 original "colonies", only why in this case does the word not conjure up the same feeling as when applied to Latin American countries?
How much do we have in common with Latin America? How much do Latin American countries think they have in common with the United States?
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