Similarities and Differences between the US and Argentina:

The United States and Argentina share both similarities and differences. They both gained independence around the same time, both in July of 1700/1800s as well as both running a democracy. Both countries gained many immigrants, yet Argentina was not prepared for the amount of immigrants that they received, while the US was more prepared to receive immigrants from many different regions. La Boca was shaped by this movement as they did not have enough houses so many homes were built up from wood, covered by tin, and painted over with colorful paints. Many families shared homes due to the large number of immigrants. While both countries were shaped by immigration, the U.S has had more ethnic diversity and long-term planning while Argentina’s response was more improvised and regional. Between Argentina and the US, both have cultural landmarks such as murals and graffiti yet differ in what these landmarks represent. As we toured through La Boca, it showed that Argentina displays their culture through cities like La Boca as well as things like murals, buildings, and music. Argentina represents their culture through their structures alongside their community and their history of immigrants,especially in neighborhoods like La Boca and Palermo. On the other hand, the United States shows culture through structures such as the Statue of Liberty representing more of the country’s values like freedom and independence.