american history--a brief overview
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A part of the United States country studies unit found at http://usacountrystudy.blogspot.com/ for TEFL studentsTRANSCRIPT
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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