美国概况--英文介绍
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– They passed many laws such as the Quartering Act(驻军法案) and the Stamp Act(印花税法 ).
Introduction to British and American Culture
Boston Tea Party 波士顿倾茶事件
Before the Colonial
Period
1.在两万多年前, 有一批来自亚洲的流浪者,经由北美到中 南美洲,这些人就是印第安人Indians的祖先。 2.大约1万年前, 又有另一批亚洲人, 移居到北美北部, 这 是后来的爱斯基摩人Eskimo 3.最早到美洲的白种人大概是维京人 the Vikings, 他们 是一群喜好冒险的捕渔人。 4.1492年10月12日 哥伦布发现美洲大陆 （十五世纪）。
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.
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
A•mHereica）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 Colonial Period 1.一个102人的殖民团体, 在乞沙比克海滩建立了 詹姆士镇, 这是英国在北美所建的第一个永久性 殖民地。（五月花号公约） 2.每逢11月第四个星期四，美国人民便迎来了自 己最重要的传统民俗节日——感恩节。 3.18世纪中叶, 13个英国殖民地逐渐形成, 他们 在英国的最高主权下有各自的政府和议会. 这13 个殖民区因气候和地理环境的差异, 造成了各地 经济形态、政治制度与观念上的差别。
The First Permanent English Colony
• In 1607 • Three ships crossed the Atlantic Ocean and
landed by the side of a river--the James River 杰姆斯河. • The first English colony was founded at Jamestown詹姆斯顿, Virginia 维吉尼亚州.
the Independence Day. Because ___ was issued3 on July 4, 1776
4. ______ happened from 1820s to the beginning of 20th century.
5. The Civil War : Time _____ Consequence: ______ was completely abolished. America became a ___ and ____ nation. 6. ____ saved America during the Great
Depression (1929-1930s) 7. After_____, America became the strongest
power in the world. 8. “America” was named after , and why?4
conclude
• How many periods are there in the development of the American histor
Introduction to British and American Culture
The Birth of the United States
• The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists
• The War of Independence
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茶叶法.
The Discovery of America
Columbus • In 1492, Columbus landed at one of
the Caribbean(加勒比海） islands. • Columbus called the local people
Indians.
Introduction to British and American Culture
• Background
– In 1773, British government passed a new law---the Tea Act茶叶法.
• Slogan
– “No taxation without representation”
• “没有代表权，就不得征税” 是独立战争 期间北美殖民地人民喊出的最为响亮的口号。 这句口号原本是英国政治的基本原则，在英 国贵族与王室的斗争中使用过，但独立战争 期间被殖民者用来捍卫自己的权利。
A Brief History of the United States
Exercises
1. The first permanent English colony was founded at
___ , Virginia. 2. By the early 1760s, English settlers had
fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today. The pattern of the Thanksgiving celebration has never changed through the years. The big family dinner is planned months ahead. On the dinner table, people will find apples, oranges, walnuts and grapes. There will be plum pudding, mince pie, other varieties of food and cranberry juice and squash. The best and most attractive among them are roast turkey and pumpkin pie. They have been the most traditional and favorite food on Thanksgiving Day throughout the years.
The melting-pot--The United States of America
If you love him, bring him to New York, for it is heaven; if you hate him, bring him to New York, for it’s hell.
今天，在美国人心目中，感恩节是比圣诞节还要重要的 节日。首先，它是一个长达4 天的假日，足以使人们尽情 狂欢、庆祝。其次，它也是传统的家庭团聚的日子。感 恩节期间，散居在他乡外地的家人，都要赶回家过节， 这已经成了全国性的习俗。此外，美国人一年中最重视 的一餐，就是感恩节的晚宴。在美国这个生活节奏很快， 竞争激烈的国度里，平日的饮食极为简单。美国的快餐 流行世界，就是一个很好的说明。但在感恩节的夜晚， 家家户户都大办筵席，物品之丰盛，令人咋舌。在节日 的餐桌上，上至总统，下至庶民，火鸡和南瓜饼都是必 备的。这两味“珍品”体现了美国人民忆及先民开拓艰 难、追思第一个感恩节的怀旧情绪。因此，感恩节也被 称为“火鸡节”。
Introduction to British and American Culture
The Origin of Thanks Giving Day (try to translate in groups) In 1620, the settlers, or Pilgrims, After a twomonth voyage they landed at in icy November, what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, President of the United States proclaimed the
established ____ colonies along____. 3. The War of Independence Time _________ Consequences: _______became the first president. _______became the national holiday of America-
感恩节的由来要一直追溯到美国历史的发端。1620年， 著名的“五月花号”船满载不堪忍受英国国内宗教迫害 的清教徒102人到达美洲。1620年和1621年之交的冬天， 他们遇到了难以想像的困难，处在饥寒交迫之中，冬天 过后，活下来的移民只剩50来人。基于“来者是客”的 信念与习俗，印第安人给这些移民送来了生活必需品， 并且教导他们狩猎、捕鱼和种植玉米、的生存方式。在欢庆丰收的日子，欧陆新移民 邀请印第安人一同感谢上天的赐予。许多人认为，美国 第一个感恩节就是印第安人与新移民第一次齐聚感谢上 天赐予的那一天。
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) .
Introduction to British and American Culture
Boston Tea Party 波士顿倾茶事件
Before the Colonial
Period
1.在两万多年前, 有一批来自亚洲的流浪者,经由北美到中 南美洲,这些人就是印第安人Indians的祖先。 2.大约1万年前, 又有另一批亚洲人, 移居到北美北部, 这 是后来的爱斯基摩人Eskimo 3.最早到美洲的白种人大概是维京人 the Vikings, 他们 是一群喜好冒险的捕渔人。 4.1492年10月12日 哥伦布发现美洲大陆 （十五世纪）。
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.
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
A•mHereica）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 Colonial Period 1.一个102人的殖民团体, 在乞沙比克海滩建立了 詹姆士镇, 这是英国在北美所建的第一个永久性 殖民地。（五月花号公约） 2.每逢11月第四个星期四，美国人民便迎来了自 己最重要的传统民俗节日——感恩节。 3.18世纪中叶, 13个英国殖民地逐渐形成, 他们 在英国的最高主权下有各自的政府和议会. 这13 个殖民区因气候和地理环境的差异, 造成了各地 经济形态、政治制度与观念上的差别。
The First Permanent English Colony
• In 1607 • Three ships crossed the Atlantic Ocean and
landed by the side of a river--the James River 杰姆斯河. • The first English colony was founded at Jamestown詹姆斯顿, Virginia 维吉尼亚州.
the Independence Day. Because ___ was issued3 on July 4, 1776
4. ______ happened from 1820s to the beginning of 20th century.
5. The Civil War : Time _____ Consequence: ______ was completely abolished. America became a ___ and ____ nation. 6. ____ saved America during the Great
Depression (1929-1930s) 7. After_____, America became the strongest
power in the world. 8. “America” was named after , and why?4
conclude
• How many periods are there in the development of the American histor
Introduction to British and American Culture
The Birth of the United States
• The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists
• The War of Independence
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茶叶法.
The Discovery of America
Columbus • In 1492, Columbus landed at one of
the Caribbean(加勒比海） islands. • Columbus called the local people
Indians.
Introduction to British and American Culture
• Background
– In 1773, British government passed a new law---the Tea Act茶叶法.
• Slogan
– “No taxation without representation”
• “没有代表权，就不得征税” 是独立战争 期间北美殖民地人民喊出的最为响亮的口号。 这句口号原本是英国政治的基本原则，在英 国贵族与王室的斗争中使用过，但独立战争 期间被殖民者用来捍卫自己的权利。
A Brief History of the United States
Exercises
1. The first permanent English colony was founded at
___ , Virginia. 2. By the early 1760s, English settlers had
fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today. The pattern of the Thanksgiving celebration has never changed through the years. The big family dinner is planned months ahead. On the dinner table, people will find apples, oranges, walnuts and grapes. There will be plum pudding, mince pie, other varieties of food and cranberry juice and squash. The best and most attractive among them are roast turkey and pumpkin pie. They have been the most traditional and favorite food on Thanksgiving Day throughout the years.
The melting-pot--The United States of America
If you love him, bring him to New York, for it is heaven; if you hate him, bring him to New York, for it’s hell.
今天，在美国人心目中，感恩节是比圣诞节还要重要的 节日。首先，它是一个长达4 天的假日，足以使人们尽情 狂欢、庆祝。其次，它也是传统的家庭团聚的日子。感 恩节期间，散居在他乡外地的家人，都要赶回家过节， 这已经成了全国性的习俗。此外，美国人一年中最重视 的一餐，就是感恩节的晚宴。在美国这个生活节奏很快， 竞争激烈的国度里，平日的饮食极为简单。美国的快餐 流行世界，就是一个很好的说明。但在感恩节的夜晚， 家家户户都大办筵席，物品之丰盛，令人咋舌。在节日 的餐桌上，上至总统，下至庶民，火鸡和南瓜饼都是必 备的。这两味“珍品”体现了美国人民忆及先民开拓艰 难、追思第一个感恩节的怀旧情绪。因此，感恩节也被 称为“火鸡节”。
Introduction to British and American Culture
The Origin of Thanks Giving Day (try to translate in groups) In 1620, the settlers, or Pilgrims, After a twomonth voyage they landed at in icy November, what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, President of the United States proclaimed the
established ____ colonies along____. 3. The War of Independence Time _________ Consequences: _______became the first president. _______became the national holiday of America-
感恩节的由来要一直追溯到美国历史的发端。1620年， 著名的“五月花号”船满载不堪忍受英国国内宗教迫害 的清教徒102人到达美洲。1620年和1621年之交的冬天， 他们遇到了难以想像的困难，处在饥寒交迫之中，冬天 过后，活下来的移民只剩50来人。基于“来者是客”的 信念与习俗，印第安人给这些移民送来了生活必需品， 并且教导他们狩猎、捕鱼和种植玉米、的生存方式。在欢庆丰收的日子，欧陆新移民 邀请印第安人一同感谢上天的赐予。许多人认为，美国 第一个感恩节就是印第安人与新移民第一次齐聚感谢上 天赐予的那一天。
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) .