Transcript The United State of America

The United States of America
--- Uncle Sam
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America
The Star
Spangled Banner
"The Star Spangled Banner" is written in
1814 by Francis Scott Key, and became
the national anthem in 1931.
• The Star Spangled Banner
is an Ode to the American
flag, written after the
Battle of Fort McHenry in
the War of 1812.
– Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
– What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last
gleaming?
– Whose broad stripes and bright stars through
the perilous fight,
– O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly
streaming?
– And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting
in air,
– Gave proof through the night that our flag was
still there.
– Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet
wave
– O'er the land of the free and the home of the
brave?
Great Seal
Of America
The American Bald Eagle
Location
Alaska and Hawaii are the two
newest states in America. Alaska
is in northwest Canada, and
Hawaii lies in the central Pacific.
The U.S has a land area of 9,826,675 km2. It
is the fourth largest country in the world in
size after Russia, Canada and China.
The 50 States
• Of all states of America, Alaska is the
largest in area and Rhode Island the
smallest. But on the mainland Texas is
the largest state of the country.
• The two main mountain ranges in
American are the Appalachian
mountains and the Rocky mountains.
The Appalachians run slightly from the
northeast to southwest and the Rocky
mountains run slightly from the
northwest to southeast.
Appalachian Mountains
• I lived in Blairsville, GA, which is at the foot
of the Appalachian Mountains.
Rivers
The Mississippi River is the largest
river in the US, over 6000
kilometers. The Mississippi has
been called “father of waters” or
“old man river”. It is the 4th longest
river in the world.
• On the Western Pacific
side of the US:
• The Rio Grande forms
a natural boundary
between Mexico and
the United States.
the Colorado River in
and the Columbia
River are the other
major rivers
The Great Lakes
• The Great Lakes include 5 lakes.
Including:
• Lake Superior, which is the largest fresh
water lake in the world
• also, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake
Erie and Lake Ontario.
• They are located between Canada and
the US.
• The lakes hold 20% of the world’s fresh
water on land.
Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore
at Lake Superior
Regions
New England
The Middle
Atlantic
The Midwest
States
Connecticut (CT)、Massachusetts (MA)、Maine (ME)、New
Hampshire (NH)、Rhode Island (RI)、Vermont (VT)
• Traditionally
from the
east to the
Washington,
DC (DC)、Delaware
(DE)、Maryland
(MD)、New
Jersey (NJ)、New York (NY)、Pennsylvania (PA)
west the United States can be divided
Iowainto
(IA)、Illinois
(IN)、Kansas
(KS)、Michigan
seven(IL)、Indiana
geographical
regions
(MI)、Minnesota (MN)、Missouri (MO)、North Dakota (ND)、
(Except
Alaska
and Hawaii).
Nebraska
(NE)、Ohio
(OH)、South
Dakota (SD)、Wisconsin (WI)
The West
Colorado (CO)、Idaho (ID)、Montana (MT)、Nevada (NV)、Utah
(UT)、Wyoming (WY)
The South
Alabama (AL)、Arkansas (AR)、Florida (Fl)、Georgia (GA)、
Kentucky (KY)、Louisiana (LA)、Mississippi (MS)、North Carolina
(NC)、South Carolina (SC)、Tennessee (TN)、Virginia (VA)、West
Virginia (WV)
Pacific Coast
Southwest
California (CA)、 Oregon (OR)、 Washington (WA)
Arizona (AZ)、New Mexico (NM)、Oklahoma (OK)、Texas (TX)
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
New England
Middle Atlantic
The West
Middle West
South West
The South
New England (Northeast US)
• Because of its stony soil, it is not noted
for its agriculture. New England is wellknown for its position in education.
Many famous universities and colleges
such as Yale, Harvard, the MIT are
located here.
Connecticut、Massachusetts、Maine、New Hampshire、Rhode Island、Vermont
The Middle Atlantic Region
(Northeastern US)
The Middle Atlantic States have about one
fifth of the total population of the United
States.
Washington DC 、Delaware 、Maryland 、
New Jersey 、New York 、Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
• Washington DC is not a
state, it is a separate
district, and it serves as
the permanent capital of
the USA.
• It is located in the
Northeastern US near
Virginia & Maryland.
New York City
• New York City is the most
populous city in America.
The Middle West
• the most important agricultural
area .
• the nation's leading center of heavy
industry.
Iowa、Illinois、Indiana、Kansas、Michigan、Minnesota、
Missouri、North Dakota、Nebraska、Ohio、South
Dakota、Wisconsin
Midwestern US
• The land in the Midwestern states is
usually quite flat.
• The biggest city in the Midwest is
Chicago, Illinois.
The South
• The South is famous for a history of
owning slaves and having a unique
Southern culture.
• Racial discrimination is a problem. The
Civil Rights Movement was started here.
Alabama、Arkansas、Florida、Georgia、Kentucky、
Louisiana、Mississippi、North Carolina、South Carolina 、
Tennessee、Virginia、West Virginia
The Southern States
• The Southern states decided to “secede from
the Union” when Abraham Lincoln was
elected President. This led to the American
Civil War (1861-1865)
• This is the war you are watching in the movie
Gone with the Wind.
• Slavery was a key issue in the war, as the
Southern economy depended on slave labor.
• Florida has very hot weather
and beautiful beaches. The
beaches in Florida are famous
for soft, white sand.
The South West
• Mexican & Indian culture
has become a major part of
Southwestern culture.
• The Southwest enjoys a hot,
dry climate with good air.
Arizona、New Mexico、Oklahoma、Texas
The West
• Dry farming, irrigation
farming, and cattle and
sheep herding are the main
activities of the Great Plains
of the American West.
• The West is famous for
desert and rocky mountain
landscapes, as well as flat
plains & prairies.
Colorado、Idaho、Montana、Nevada、Utah、Wyoming
Nevada (Western States)
Las Vegas
• Las Vegas, the most
famous place to
gamble in America, is
located in Nevada.
• Las Vegas is located
in the American
Mojave Desert.
Deserts of Western US
Yellowstone National Park
(Western States)
• Yellowstone National Park is
located primarily in Wyoming, but
also runs through parts of Idaho &
Montana.
• World’s first National Park.
• It is famous for hot springs,
geysers, and much wildlife
Yellowstone National Park
The geyser, “Old Faithful”
The Pacific Coast
• Bordering the Pacific Ocean,
these states enjoy a mild
climate and sunshine.
• California occupies 13% of
the total GDP in US and now
has the largest population
among the states.
California、 Oregon、 Washington
The Pacific Coast States
• The Western coast
of America is
famous for great
mountains and cliffs
beside the sea.
California (Pacific Coast)
• California is home
to Los Angeles,
Hollywood, San
Francisco, and many
other famous cities
Population
• Today the population of America is
over 310,000,000.
• The United States of America is
the third most populous country in
the world after China and India.
Race Demography of America
• Whites
75%,
288million
• Hispanic/Latino 15% 46million
• Black
12% 37million
• Asian
4.4% 13million
• American Indian 0.8% 2million
Statue of Liberty
• In the past, immigrants came to America by
boat, and most of them landed in New York.
• The statue of Liberty is on a small island
beside New York City, and it was a sign that
immigrants had finally arrived to America.
• America has been
called a “melting pot,”
which refers to the
many different races
and cultures that create
today’s American
society.
Immigration
• As of 2006, the United States accepts
more legal immigrants as permanent
residents than all other countries in the
world combined.
• The top two nationalities immigrating
into the US are Mexicans (175,900
people per year) and Chinese (50,900
people per year)
The 2 long continuing
immigration movements
1. Siberian tribes crossed the
Bering Strait to Alaska 25,000
years ago.
2. The expansion of Europe at the
start of the modern period from
the 16th century.
--BOOK, Page 34
The 4 big moves of Americans
• 1865-1880
• 1980-1920
• 1920-1960
• 1960-now
east coast －west
rural areas －cities
the south black people －
other areas
Northeast /Central－the
West/the South
In your notebook….
In your notebook, draw a map of the US
and write down any information you know
about the US and try to place the
information in the “correct place.”
Review your notes from class.
Brainstorming:
Megan’s home, cities, Oceans, Basketball,
mountains, rivers, states, lakes
Notebook
• To prepare for next week’s class,
read Book 2 pages 36-38 and pages
42-44.
• The Virginia Settlement, Puritan
New England, The American
Revolution.
Movie
• Today’s movie is called The Straight
Story.
• It’s about a man who drives 500
kilometers on his lawnmower so that he
can see his brother, who has just had a
stroke.
• In the movie you can see MiddleAmerican landscapes