تاریخ آمریکا

تاریخ آمریکا

اسلاید 1: American History(A few points)

اسلاید 2: Put these events in order:World War IWar of IndependenceGreat DepressionAmerican Civil WarThe start of expansion to the West

اسلاید 3: Native AmericansBefore colonization, there were about 10 million people, in over 200 tribes.By 1865, only 300,000 remained.forced off their landmany died from diseases brought by the colonists

اسلاید 4: American CharacterAmerican history has affected the character of American peopleBelief that anyone can be successfulmost people who came to America were poor; some became very richWilling to take risks and try new thingsimmigration to the “New World”travelling West to start a new life

اسلاید 5: In 1788, 13 colonies become the United States of America.

اسلاید 6: By 1796, a few more states have been created.

اسلاید 7: America buys Louisiana from France in 1803.

اسلاید 8: By 1837, new states have been created around the Mississippi.

اسلاید 9: By 1850, Oregon and California become states. 1843: One thousand people travel to Oregon1848: USA wins Texas in the Mexican War1849: California gold rush1862: A new law gives free land to settlers

اسلاید 10: By 1912, all states except Alaska and Hawaii have been created.

اسلاید 11: Vietnam War (1964 - 1975)Had a big effect on people:it lasted a long time (11 years)many Americans were hurt or killedAmerica did not win the warhorrible pictures on TVAs the war continued, anger in America grewthere were many protests

اسلاید 12: Other WarsOther wars that America has been involved in since World War II include:Korean War (1950 - 1953)Gulf War (1990 - 1991)Kosovo War (1999)Iraq War (2003)

اسلاید 13: Cold WarAfter World War II, there were two superpowers: USA and USSRdemocratic USA, communist USSRThere was constant tension, but never actual war:both built up their military powerspied on each otherprovided money and support to groups in Korean, Vietnam, Middle East, etc

اسلاید 14: America as a SuperpowerAfter the USSR broke up in 1991, USA became the only superpower.There are still some powerful countries in Europe and Asia.But sometimes America tries to ignore them.USA refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gasesUSA attacked Iraq without UN approval