We all live in the world of culture

We all live in the world of culture. Culture has many definitions. Culture is connected with history of the country The United States: past and present

• USA is a young country. • Its history started in the 15 th century when Columbus discovered the New World.

The beginning of immigration. Every wave brought cultural traditions.

The founders met a lot of difficulties. Many people died. The natives helped the “white”. Thus the Thanksgiving Day appeared.

In 1776 the new country appeared. It’s name was The United States of America • • • The Declaration of Independence Miss Freedom with the flag of new state

The US in the 19 th century • The Gold Rush • • • Jack London… The Civil War “Gone with the wind…”

At the beginning of the 20 th century US was becoming richer than any country of the world • - the growth of industry… • - new waves of immigration… • - no wars at the territory of US…

In the 30 th the Great Depression rushed. But the Government found the way out – “The New Deal”

The history of the US in the 20 th century: • • - the Second World War; - Hiroshima; - Vietnam; - the country of “gold milliard”; - the country of contrasts; - Iraq; - September, 11 -…

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Check yourself • 1. White House • • 2. Typical American house 3. NASA museum 4. Florida 5. Arnold Schwarzenegger 6. Grand Canyon 7. Niagara Fall 8. The Statue of Freedom