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1、The United States (History),If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday. Pearl Buck,Mount Rushmore National Memorial,George Washington (1732-1799),Father of the country first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen. creating the Continental Army gaining in
2、dependence for the American colonies unifying the 13 original states under the new U.S. federal government,Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),The third president of the United States (1801-1809) Author of the Declaration of Independence The area of the U.S. doubled in 1803 when Jefferson was president. He
3、 bought territory west of the Mississippi, which was called the Louisiana Purchase.,Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865),a far-sighted statesman “Honest Am” (Remembered for his honesty, compassion, and strength of character, Lincoln remains one of the most respected presidents in American history) Abolitioni
4、st (He abolished slavery in the U.S.),Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919),Social problems unequal competition bad working conditions polluted environment Theodore Roosevelt equal opportunities in competition improving working conditions preserving natural resources,Expansion of Territory,Pilgrims (Pilgri
5、m Fathers),American War of Independence,13 colonies The Declaration of Independence “All men are created equal” “They have natural rights of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” In 1782, a combined force of American and French soldiers defeated the British.,How did the U. S. expand its territory?
6、,Page 51 Important Dates,Expansion of Territory,1803 Louisiana Purchase 1867 Alaska was purchased from Russia 1848 the Mexican War 1898 the Spanish American War,American Westward Movement,Cowboys to find jobs (protecting cattle from rustlers),American Westward Movement,Miners to search for gold and
7、silver California Gold Rush,American Westward Movement,Farmers to get land,Reading Activity Page 46 Homestead Laws Oklahoma Land Rush,Reading Activity,Page 42 The Frontier Spirit,Guided Questions,What great benefits came to the U.S. eventually from these pioneers of the Far West ? What is the “New F
8、rontier” that President Kennedy spoke of ?,Great benefits to the U. S.,food industry prosperity of farmers and ranchers development of cities transportation,New Frontier,the exploration of outer space,The Great Depression,In October,1929, American stock market collapsed. The Great Depression began.,The Great Depression,New Deal The government invested in public projects. Social Security System “fireside chats”,Franklin Roosevelt,The Prosperous Fifties,the most wealthy country and a superpower The U.S. produced half of the worlds goods. baby boom hippies,The 21st Century,
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