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A part of the United States country studies unit found at http://usacountrystudy.blogspot.com/ for TEFL students

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Page 1: American History--A Brief Overview

American HistoryA Brief Introduction

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Columbus discovers America in 1492.

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Groups of people from England travel to America and live there because they don’t like the king or his laws.

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Slavery becomes an important part of the American economy. In 1750, 25% of people in America are slaves.

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In 1776, Americans declare independence from England. The Revolutionary War begins.

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The Revolutionary War lasts 9 years, and America is free from England.

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In the 1850’s 11 states decide to leave the country, or secede.

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In 1860, the Civil War begins.

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The Civil War ends in 1865, with over 700,000 dead, but with the Union victory, the country remains whole.

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1914—1918 World War I: America loses over 118,000 soldiers.

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1939—1945 World War II: America helps to defeat Japan using the Atom bomb in Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

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1960’s The Civil Rights Movement; African-Americans are equal citizens and allowed to vote in the USA.

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1968: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated because he believed all people are equal.

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Symbols of America Today…

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Eagle = Strength, Freedom

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Statue of Liberty =Freedom, Hope, and Friendship between Countries

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Washington Monument

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Lincoln Memorial

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America =

свобода

незалежність

міцність

надія

дружба

гордість

наполегливість

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America =

свобода

незалежність

міцність

надія

дружба

гордість

наполегливість

Freedom, liberty

Independence

Strength

Hope

Friendship

Pride

Perseverance


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