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AMERICA
Introduction to America and American Culture
BASIC FACTS
Presidents
Current President: Barack
Hussein Obama
First President: George
Washington
Total Number of Presidents: 44
Symbols
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
A BRIEF HISTORY OF
AMERICA
First Americans
Before Europeans came to America,
NativeAmericans 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 theApache, who were known
for being fierce warriors.
Europeans
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.
Colonies
People from England came and lived on
the East coast of America. This area had
13 colonies that were ruled by England.
Independence
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.
Constitution
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 . . . “
GEOGRAPHY
It’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)
Basic 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 theWest) and the Smoky
Mountains (in the East).
Largest river is the Mississippi River which
runs through the middle of the country.
Noncontiguous
States
Alaska – Bought buyAmerica from Russia
in 1867. Became a state in 1959.
Hawaii – Added to the USA in 1898.
Became a state in 1959.
SITES
Statue of Liberty
o She has greeted many immigrants as
they have come to America through
NewYork City.
o She was given to America by France in
1886.
o She is made of copper, but she is green
now because of oxidization.
The Liberty Bell
o In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
o A symbol of liberty and independence
in America. Known for its distinctive
crack.
o On it is written “Proclaim LIBERTY
throughout all the land unto all the
inhabitants thereof.”
TheWashington
Monument
o InWashington, D.C., the nation’s
capital
o A memorial to the first president of
the United States, GeorgeWashington
o Built in 1884.
Grand Canyon
o InArizona.The Colorado River runs
through it.
o It is 446 km long, 29 km wide, and
1,800 meters deep.
o The Pueblo Indians considered the
canyon a holy place.
CITIES
NewYork City
o Largest city in America with .8.3
million people.
o Divided into 5 boroughs or parts:
Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn,
Queens, and Staten Island
o Many famous places such as the
Empire State Building, Broadway, and
Times Square
Washington, D.C.
o Capital of the United States of America
o It is between the states ofVirginia and
Maryland (it is NOT in a state itself)
o D.C. stands for the District of
Columbia, the space betweenVirginia
and Maryland
Chicago
o In Illinois, in the middle of the country
o Often called the “Windy City”
o It is known for gangsters and jazz
music
New Orleans
o In Louisiana, in the Southern part of
the United States
o Has been influenced by the culture of
the French and the Spanish.
o Known for it’s Mardi Gras celebration
every year
Los Angeles
o In California, in theWestern part of the
United States. It is next to the Pacific
Ocean.
o Hollywood and Beverly Hills are
neighborhoods of Los Angeles
o Known for movie stars
FAMOUS AMERICANS
Benjamin
Franklin
o A “founding father”
o Only non-president on US money (he
is on the 100 dollar bill)
o Invented the bifocals and the lightning
rod
Abraham Lincoln
o President of the United States from
1861 to 1865
o President of the United States during
the United States CivilWar
o Signed the Emancipation
Proclamation, which freed all the
slaves in America
Martin Luther
King, Jr.
o Preacher and civil rights leader
o Lead the Montgomery Bus Boycotts
and the March onWashington in 1963
that helped end segregation in the
United States and give civil rights to all
Americans regardless of their race.
o His “I have a dream” speech is very
famous
Neil Armstrong
o Astronaut
o First man to walk on the moon in 1969
Steve Jobs
o Businessman
o The founder of Apple computers
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11582121.ppt

  • 1. AMERICA Introduction to America and American Culture
  • 3. Presidents Current President: Barack Hussein Obama First President: George Washington Total Number of Presidents: 44
  • 4. Symbols 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
  • 5. A BRIEF HISTORY OF AMERICA
  • 6. First Americans Before Europeans came to America, NativeAmericans 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 theApache, who were known for being fierce warriors.
  • 7. Europeans 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.
  • 8. Colonies People from England came and lived on the East coast of America. This area had 13 colonies that were ruled by England.
  • 9. Independence 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.
  • 10. Constitution 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 . . . “
  • 12. It’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)
  • 13. Basic 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 theWest) and the Smoky Mountains (in the East). Largest river is the Mississippi River which runs through the middle of the country.
  • 14. Noncontiguous States Alaska – Bought buyAmerica from Russia in 1867. Became a state in 1959. Hawaii – Added to the USA in 1898. Became a state in 1959.
  • 15. SITES
  • 16. Statue of Liberty o She has greeted many immigrants as they have come to America through NewYork City. o She was given to America by France in 1886. o She is made of copper, but she is green now because of oxidization.
  • 17. The Liberty Bell o In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania o A symbol of liberty and independence in America. Known for its distinctive crack. o On it is written “Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.”
  • 18. TheWashington Monument o InWashington, D.C., the nation’s capital o A memorial to the first president of the United States, GeorgeWashington o Built in 1884.
  • 19. Grand Canyon o InArizona.The Colorado River runs through it. o It is 446 km long, 29 km wide, and 1,800 meters deep. o The Pueblo Indians considered the canyon a holy place.
  • 21. NewYork City o Largest city in America with .8.3 million people. o Divided into 5 boroughs or parts: Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island o Many famous places such as the Empire State Building, Broadway, and Times Square
  • 22. Washington, D.C. o Capital of the United States of America o It is between the states ofVirginia and Maryland (it is NOT in a state itself) o D.C. stands for the District of Columbia, the space betweenVirginia and Maryland
  • 23. Chicago o In Illinois, in the middle of the country o Often called the “Windy City” o It is known for gangsters and jazz music
  • 24. New Orleans o In Louisiana, in the Southern part of the United States o Has been influenced by the culture of the French and the Spanish. o Known for it’s Mardi Gras celebration every year
  • 25. Los Angeles o In California, in theWestern part of the United States. It is next to the Pacific Ocean. o Hollywood and Beverly Hills are neighborhoods of Los Angeles o Known for movie stars
  • 27. Benjamin Franklin o A “founding father” o Only non-president on US money (he is on the 100 dollar bill) o Invented the bifocals and the lightning rod
  • 28. Abraham Lincoln o President of the United States from 1861 to 1865 o President of the United States during the United States CivilWar o Signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all the slaves in America
  • 29. Martin Luther King, Jr. o Preacher and civil rights leader o Lead the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and the March onWashington in 1963 that helped end segregation in the United States and give civil rights to all Americans regardless of their race. o His “I have a dream” speech is very famous
  • 30. Neil Armstrong o Astronaut o First man to walk on the moon in 1969
  • 31. Steve Jobs o Businessman o The founder of Apple computers