美国历史英语简介pptPPT.ppt

welcome History of the United States Introduction The Discovery of America The War of Independence The American Civil War Westward Expansion The Great Depression 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阿美利哥韦斯普奇（意大利航海家，商人，美洲新大陆以其命名为 America） He first confirmed the fact that a new continent had been discovered. The New World was named America to honor Amerigo Vespucci. Introduction to British and American Culture The First Permanent English Colony In 1607 Three ships crossed the Atlantic Ocean and landed by the side of a river--the James River. The first English colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia. Introduction to British and American Culture The Founding of the Thirteen Colonies During the first 150 years, the British colonies in North America became a “melting pot”. By the early 1760s, English settlers had established 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast. Introduction to British and American Culture The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists Background The British government started imposing new taxes on sugar, coffee and textiles(纺织业) . They passed many laws such as the Quartering Act and the Stamp Act(印花税法 ). Introduction to British and American Culture Boston Tea Party 波士顿倾茶事件 Background In 1773, British government passed a new law---the Tea Act. Slogan “No taxation without representation” Time December 16, 1773 Event A group of Americans threw 342 boxes of tea into Boston Harbour(波士顿港）. Introduction to British and American Culture The War of Independence Time On October 19, 1781 Result The British soldiers were forced to surrender. Consequences George Washington became the first President. The 4th of July became the national holiday of America--- the Independence D