美国概况第一讲.pptVIP

* Chapter 3 America beginnings Barack Hussein Obama 44th?President of the United States Contents of this chapter 1. A brief introduction to the USA 2. American beginnings 2.1 the first migration movement, mainly from Asia 2.2 the second migration movement—from Europe and Africa 2.2.1 the discovery of America by Columbus 2.2.2 from “pull out ” to “pull to” 1860 2.2.3 from “European immigrants” to “none-European immigrants” 3. First settlement in north America 1. A brief introduction to the USA The United States of America (USA, US, United States, America, or simply the States) is a large country in central and north-western North America. The U.S. also includes several Pacific islands (primarily represented by the state of Hawaii) and an unincorporated Caribbean territory (the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico). One of the most powerful and wealthy nations on earth and third largest in territory and people, it has a mixture of densely-populated urban areas with wide areas of low population and incredible natural beauty. With a history of mass immigration dating from the 17th century, the U.S. prides itself on its melting pot of different cultures from around the globe. 1. a brief introduction to the USA 1.1 Capital: Washington, D.C. 1.2 Government: federal republic 1.3 Terrain 1.4 Area and position : 3,755,241 miles2 (9,631,418 km2) Where is America? 1.5 Population: 301,139,947 (July 2007 est.) 1.6 Language: English and so on 1.7 Religion: Christianity and so on 1.8 National flag: the Stars and the Stripes (星条旗) 1.9 National Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner 1.1 Capital: Washington, D.C. Washington， also Washington, D.C., the District of Columbia, D.C. the capital city of the US, on the Potomac River close to the countrys east coast. Washington has many government buildings include the White House, and the Capitol, and the Supreme Court. It has no industry. D.C. stands for District of Columbi