大学英语综 合教程4 unit 4 American civilization.pptVIP

* Civilization: a state of human society that is very developed and organized History Hi, new continent In 1492 , Columbus sailed from Spain and his destination was China. But after a 70 days’ journey, he reached America. @#$%^**@~^ I’ m Mayflower. In the 17th century, British began to immigrate to America. Thirteen colonies was establish, and they regarded Britain as their home country. Britain wanted to keep America totally under control But American used one finger to show their attitude Come back to mother’s arm, my child. war From 1775 to 1781 This is America! John bull . We are independent. After the war of independence, the American greeted their spring. They expanded their land from the east to the west. After the civil world, they abolished the slavery. Many other race immigrated to American in many illegal ways, which lay the first stone of its pluralism. America was involved into world war twice, she was the one who smiled at the last and rebuilt the rule of the western world. America became the first economy in the world in an amazing speed Its culture influences the world America used to get into trouble on the way of development Financial crisis Terrorism America had (has) a lot of enemies. But no matter you like it or not, the statue of liberty is still standing Thinking of America, What will appear first in your mind? freedom happiness wealth Maybe gun shot prejudice disrimination Wall street slum Religion violence Cultural diversity Racial discrimination Americanism *