The document provides a brief history of the United States, including its origins as British colonies, independence from England through the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War, key events and periods in its development such as the Civil War, World Wars, and Cold War, and its current system of government as a representative democracy with three branches. It also mentions some notable current and historical figures like George W. Bush and Abraham Lincoln.

1. Welcome to the United States: Birthplace of Helium By: Mr. and Mrs. Sugagenridgushooksmayaldi

2. The United States was originally made up of British Colonies In 1776, the colonist presented their claim of freedom to England through The Declaration of Independence The colonist defeated England and won their independence in The Revolutionary War

3. “Old Glory” 50 stars for 50 states 13 stripes for the original 13 colonies White signifies purity and innocence Red signifies hardiness and valor Blue signifies justice and perseverance

5. How about that map? The capital of the United States is Washington D.C. The original capital of the United States was Philadelphia, Pa The largest city in the United States is New York City where 8.2 million people live According to Mr. David Summa, the worst place to live is Springfield, Pa, and the worst high school is Cardinal O’Hara

6. During the Renaissance and Reformation Era. . . The country did not exist, although it had been colonized at that point This guy loves license plates!

7. During the Age of Absolutism… The first successful English colony was created in the United States in 1607 The French and Spanish Empires also came to the “New World” It was during the Age of Absolutism that the United States was born from 13 British Colonies

8. During the Industrial Revolution . . . During and after the Civil War the United States expanded westward and created new industry Eli Whitney invents the Cotton Gin in the early 1800’s and revolutionizes farming The Industrial Revolution in the United States was fueled by immigration during the 1800’s Immigrants provided much needed man power for the labor forces

9. The U.S. and The Great War Germany tries to make a deal with Mexico Zimmerman Telegram The United States enters WWI in 1917 This broke with the United States’ practice of isolationism The United States was never a formal member of the Allies, but was considered an “Associate Power”

10. Kicking tail in WWII December 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor Attack United States originally only declared war on Japan On December 11, 1941, Germany declared war on the United States May 8, 1945: War with Germany ends August 6 and 9, 1945: United States uses drops atomic bombs on Japan August 15, 1945: War with Japan ends

11. That war was Cooooold!! Tensions between the United States and Communist Russia heated up after WWII Each country tried to expand their interests and build up their nuclear arsenal Conflicts arose (i.e., Korean War, Vietnam War) President Ronald Reagan and Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev helped destroy communism in Russia in 1991

12. The United States Government Representative Democracy Three Branches: Judicial, Executive, Legislative Executive: President Legislative: US Congress Judicial: Federal Courts Runs using “Checks and Balances”

13. Who’s the man? George W. Bush Republican First inaugurated January 20, 2001 Former Governor of Texas Father is a former president

14. Current relationship with the US obviously is. . . . AWESOME!!!

15. Where do you want to go when you get here? RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, PA Home of the first Wawa Famed for football and lacrosse teams 3rd best high school weight room in Pennsylvania Carl Schnellenbach lives here! Only red police cars in the nation Close to Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, and Pocono Mountains NOT INTERBORO!

16. Most important person ever from the United States Abraham Lincoln Had wicked fashion sense Ended Slavery Gave The Gettysburg Address Never told a lie Still haunts the White House The Lincoln Bedroom of the White House is where everyone wants to stay

17. Sources All the intelligent teachers at Ridley High School that have given to me such great knowledge and information