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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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Basic Facts
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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
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.
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.
Слайд 8Colonies
People from England came and lived on the East coast
of America. This area had 13 colonies that were ruled
by England.
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.
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 . . . “
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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 IslandMany famous places such as the Empire State Building, Broadway, and Times Square
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
Слайд 23Chicago
In Illinois, in the middle of the country
Often called the
“Windy City”
It is known for gangsters and jazz music
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
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 AngelesKnown for movie stars
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
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
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
