Somethink about american people.

1. Born of a revolution that shocked
the world, America rose to
become a leading industrial and
political power in a comparatively
short time.
The Americans:
Formation of the
National Character

2. QUIZ

3. 1.When did Christopher Columbus
discover the new continent?
1.In 1397
2.In 1592
3.In 1492
4.In 1497

4. 2. The continent was named after:
1. Christopher Columbus
2. Native Americans
3. Amerigo Vespucci

5. 3. Why did the Europeans begin to settle in
America?
1. They were interested in exploring a new land
and its nature
2. They wanted to make friends with native
Americans.
3. They wished
to become rich with
natural resources.
4. They wanted
to feel free from
religion and politics.

6. 4. Who were the first immigrants?
1. Statesmen and politicians
2. The richest Europeans
3. Criminals and prisoners
4. Afro-Americans

7. 5. What was the attitude of the
immigrants to Native Americans?
1. Negative
2. Friendly
3. Indifferent
a frontier line

8. 6. The Native Americans tried:
1. To protect their land from the foreigners
2. To learn from the Europeans many
things
3. To live together
with the guests
4. To trade with
the foreigners

9. What traits of the national American
character can you find in great
Americans?

10. • Why is he a typical American?
• What traits of the national American
character does he possess?
• Why do you think he possess these traits?
• What are his achievements?