美国历史英语简介ppt PPT幻灯片.ppt

美国历史英语简介ppt_PPT幻灯片e
History of the United States
Introduction
The Discovery of America
The War of Independence
The American Civil War
Westward Expansion
The Great Depression
Introduction to British and American Culture
The Discovery of America
Columbus
In 1492, Columbus landed at one of the Caribbean islands.
Columbus called the local people Indians.
Introduction to British and American Culture
Amerigo i阿美利哥韦斯普奇(意大利航海家,商人,美洲新大陆以其命名为 America)
He first confirmed the fact that a new continent had been discovered.
The New World was named America to honor Amerigo i.
Introduction to British and American Culture
The First Permanent English Colony
In 1607
Three ships crossed the Atlantic Ocean and landed by the side of a river--the James River.
The first English colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia.
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The Birth of the United States
The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists
The War of Independence
Introduction to British and American Culture
The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists
Background
The British government started imposing new taxes on sugar, coffee and textiles(纺织业) .
They passed many laws such as the Quartering Act and the Stamp Act(印花税法).
Introduction to British and American Culture
Boston Tea Party 波士顿倾茶事件
Background
In 1773, British government passed a new law---the Tea Act.
Slogan
“No taxation without representation”
Time
December 16, 1773
Event
A group of Americans threw 342 boxes of tea into Boston Harbour(波士顿港).
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The War of Independence
Time
On October 19, 1781
Result
The British soldiers were forced to surrender.
Consequences
e Washington became the first President.
The 4th of July became the national holiday of America--- the Independence Day.
Introduction to British and American Culture