[英语学习]The USA.pptVIP

The United States : Basic facts about the U.S. Full name: Size: 9,363,000 squ. kilos Population: close to 0.3 billion,the 3rd largest; 82% white Location: Atlantic Pacific; 2 neighboring countries Rivers lakes: Mississippi(3700 kilos); Great Lakes(Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie, Ontario. Mountains: Appalachian Mt.; Rocky Mt. States: a total of 50, with 48 on the main continent; Alaska,the largest in size(1959 added); smallest Rhode Island; least populated Wyoming; the most populated LA Climate: situated between 25-49 North Altitude,similar to China; temperate zone Subtropical zone Basic facts about the U.S. Major cities: New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; Houston; Capital: Washington D.C., land taken from Virginia Maryland in 1800. Official language: none; documents required to be translated into many languages. National bird: American Eagle Physical Regions: New England (6 states); Mid-Atlantic 6; South 6; Gulf states 5; Mid-West 7; Plains 7; Mt. 5; Northwest 2; Southwest 4 National Flag of the USA Stars strips: 50 stars representing 50 states. 7 red strips, 6 white strips : 13 original states American History What is an American?: to be defined in three aspects by a French farmer: in blood; in government; in values. The first migration: the American Indians moved from north Asia to America 25,000years ago; created Aztec, Incas and Maya culture. The 2nd migration: starting from 16th century by the white Europeans when Columbus discovered America in 1492. Major forces which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of America: political, technological and religious forces. The 16th century: an age of exploration The 17th century: an age of colonization Colonial Period: from1607 to 1776 13 colonies were formed during the colonial period. Four typical colonies : The settlement in Virginia: set up in 1607 Puritan New England: set up in 1620 for religious purposes, characterized by 1) a strong sense of mission;2)intolerance in moralism; 3) respe