Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Write a critique of the ideas of Sarmiento and Alberdi written from the perspective of Bilbao. What aspects of their positions would he have rejected? What, if anything, might all three authors have agreed on?

You may find it helpful to review the section “New Nations” in Chapter 27 of your textbook before you begin.