Introduction to America

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1. Introduction to America
2. Basic Facts
3. PresidentsCurrent President: Barack Hussein ObamaFirst President: George WashingtonTotal Number of Presidents: 44
4. SymbolsFlag: It has thirteen red and white
5. A Brief History of America
6. First AmericansBefore Europeans came to America, Native
7. EuropeansPeople from Europe first came to America
8. ColoniesPeople from England came and lived on
9. IndependenceIn 1776, these 13 colonies declared its
10. ConstitutionIn 1787, the new United States of
11. Geography
12. It’s BIGWorld’s third largest country by size
13. Basic FeaturesCanada is to the North and
14. Noncontiguous StatesAlaska – Bought buy America from
15. Sites
16. Statue of LibertyShe has greeted many immigrants
17. The Liberty BellIn Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaA symbol of
18. The Washington MonumentIn Washington, D.C., the nation’s
19. Grand CanyonIn Arizona. The Colorado River runs
20. Cities
21. New York CityLargest city in America with
22. Washington, D.C.Capital of the United States of
23. ChicagoIn Illinois, in the middle of the
24. New OrleansIn Louisiana, in the Southern part
25. Los AngelesIn California, in the Western part
26. Famous Americans
27. Benjamin FranklinA “founding father”Only non-president on US
28. Abraham LincolnPresident of the United States from
29. Martin Luther King, Jr.Preacher and civil rights
30. Neil ArmstrongAstronautFirst man to walk on the moon in 1969
31. Steve JobsBusinessman The founder of Apple computers
32. Any Questions?
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Слайд 1America
Introduction to America and American Culture

Слайд 2Basic Facts

Слайд 3Presidents
Current President: Barack Hussein Obama

First President: George Washington

Total Number of

Presidents: 44

Слайд 4Symbols
Flag: It has thirteen red and white stripes representing the

13 original English colonies that founded the USA. And it

has 50 white stars representing the 50 American states.

Motto: E pluribus unum (Out of many, one)

Bird: Bald Eagle

Anthem: Star Spangled Banner

SymbolsFlag: It has thirteen red and white stripes representing the 13 original English colonies that founded the

Слайд 5A Brief History of America

Слайд 6First Americans
Before Europeans came to America, Native Americans lived there.

There were many different nations of Native Americans, each with

their own culture. Some examples are the Lakota who lived in tepees on the grasslands of America, the Pueblo who lived in mountains in the desert, and the Apache, who were known for being fierce warriors.

First AmericansBefore Europeans came to America, Native Americans lived there. There were many different nations of Native

Слайд 7Europeans
People from Europe first came to America to live in

the 16th century. These people came from many places in

Europe, such as the Netherlands, France, Spain, and England.

EuropeansPeople from Europe first came to America to live in the 16th century. These people came from

Слайд 8Colonies
People from England came and lived on the East coast

of America. This area had 13 colonies that were ruled

by England.

ColoniesPeople from England came and lived on the East coast of America. This area had 13 colonies

Слайд 9Independence
In 1776, these 13 colonies declared its independence from England

with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 1783,

America won their revolution and were free from England.

IndependenceIn 1776, these 13 colonies declared its independence from England with the signing of the Declaration of

Слайд 10Constitution
In 1787, the new United States of America wrote its

constitution which is the same constitution America has today. The

constitution famously begins with the words “We the people . . . “

ConstitutionIn 1787, the new United States of America wrote its constitution which is the same constitution America

Слайд 11Geography

Слайд 12It’s BIG
World’s third largest country by size (Russia and China

are bigger)

World’s third largest country by population (India and China

have more people)

It’s BIGWorld’s third largest country by size (Russia and China are bigger)World’s third largest country by population

Слайд 13Basic Features
Canada is to the North and Mexico is to

the South.

Bordered by two oceans, the Atlantic Ocean and the

Pacific Ocean.

Two major mountain chains, the Rocky Mountains (in the West) and the Smoky Mountains (in the East).

Largest river is the Mississippi River which runs through the middle of the country.

Basic FeaturesCanada is to the North and Mexico is to the South.Bordered by two oceans, the Atlantic

Слайд 14Noncontiguous States
Alaska – Bought buy America from Russia in 1867.

Became a state in 1959.

Hawaii – Added to the USA

in 1898. Became a state in 1959.

Noncontiguous StatesAlaska – Bought buy America from Russia in 1867. Became a state in 1959.Hawaii – Added

Слайд 15Sites

Слайд 16Statue of Liberty
She has greeted many immigrants as they have

come to America through New York City.

She was given to

America by France in 1886.

She is made of copper, but she is green now because of oxidization.

Statue of LibertyShe has greeted many immigrants as they have come to America through New York City.She

Слайд 17The Liberty Bell
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A symbol of liberty and independence

in America. Known for its distinctive crack.

On it is written

“Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.”

The Liberty BellIn Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaA symbol of liberty and independence in America. Known for its distinctive crack.On

Слайд 18The Washington Monument
In Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital

A memorial to

the first president of the United States, George Washington

Built in

1884.

The Washington MonumentIn Washington, D.C., the nation’s capitalA memorial to the first president of the United States,

Слайд 19Grand Canyon
In Arizona. The Colorado River runs through it.

It is

446 km long, 29 km wide, and 1,800 meters deep.

The

Pueblo Indians considered the canyon a holy place.

Grand CanyonIn Arizona. The Colorado River runs through it.It is 446 km long, 29 km wide, and

Слайд 20Cities

Слайд 21New York City
Largest city in America with .8.3 million people.

Divided

into 5 boroughs or parts: Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens,

and Staten Island

Many famous places such as the Empire State Building, Broadway, and Times Square

New York CityLargest city in America with .8.3 million people.Divided into 5 boroughs or parts: Manhattan, the

Слайд 22Washington, D.C.
Capital of the United States of America

It is between

the states of Virginia and Maryland (it is NOT in

a state itself)

D.C. stands for the District of Columbia, the space between Virginia and Maryland

Washington, D.C.Capital of the United States of AmericaIt is between the states of Virginia and Maryland (it

Слайд 23Chicago
In Illinois, in the middle of the country

Often called the

“Windy City”

It is known for gangsters and jazz music

ChicagoIn Illinois, in the middle of the countryOften called the “Windy City”It is known for gangsters and

Слайд 24New Orleans
In Louisiana, in the Southern part of the United

States

Has been influenced by the culture of the French and

the Spanish.

Known for it’s Mardi Gras celebration every year

New OrleansIn Louisiana, in the Southern part of the United StatesHas been influenced by the culture of

Слайд 25Los Angeles
In California, in the Western part of the United

States. It is next to the Pacific Ocean.

Hollywood and Beverly

Hills are neighborhoods of Los Angeles

Known for movie stars

Los AngelesIn California, in the Western part of the United States. It is next to the Pacific

Слайд 26Famous Americans

Слайд 27Benjamin Franklin
A “founding father”

Only non-president on US money (he is

on the 100 dollar bill)

Invented the bifocals and the lightning

rod

Benjamin FranklinA “founding father”Only non-president on US money (he is on the 100 dollar bill)Invented the bifocals

Слайд 28Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865

President

of the United States during the United States Civil War

Signed

the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all the slaves in America

Abraham LincolnPresident of the United States from 1861 to 1865President of the United States during the United

Слайд 29Martin Luther King, Jr.
Preacher and civil rights leader

Lead the Montgomery

Bus Boycotts and the March on Washington in 1963 that

helped end segregation in the United States and give civil rights to all Americans regardless of their race.

His “I have a dream” speech is very famous