专八复习----美国历史.ppt

US in the Two World Wars After World War I Changed from a debtor nation to a creditor nation American industry reached a degree of prosperity unparalleled in the past. After World War II Became the strongest power in the world Introduction to British and American Culture * * * * * * Chapter 1 History Part Two History of the United States Introduction to British and American Culture Learning Focus Columbus and the New World American Indians The Mayflower The War of Independence The American Civil War Introduction to British and American Culture Warm-up Think about the following questions. 1. Who are the original American people? __________________________________ 2. Do you know where the name “America” came from? __________________________________ 3. Which American holidays do you know? __________________________________ Introduction to British and American Culture Colonization of North America American Indians The Discovery of America The First Permanent English Colony The Mayflower The Founding of the Thirteen Colonies Introduction to British and American Culture American Indians About 25,000 years ago Descendants of Asian people-Mongoloid The name “Indians” was given by Christopher Columbus. Introduction to British and American Culture American Indians The Bering Strait was tied together It was possible to for the Indians to walk from Asia to Alaska 25000 years ago. Introduction to British and American Culture American Indians Were skilled hunters and fishermen Developed the brilliant American civilizations of the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas. 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 Vespucci He first confirmed the fact that a new continent had been discovered. The New Wo