美国历史英文版
美国历史--中英文
美国历史-中英文1) The "discovery" of the New World 发现新大陆① The "first America ns" were the In dia ns 最早的美国人是印第安人② In the late 15th cen tury,Christopher Columbus, anItalia nn avigator , supported by the Spanish quee n, he led his men to sail across discovered a New Continent.15世纪后期，意大利航海家克里斯多弗.哥伦 布，在西班牙女王的支持下，于1492年率领船 队穿越浩瀚的大西洋，抵达了现在西印度群岛的 一些小岛。
他误以为到达了亚洲，并不知道自己 已经发现了一个新大陆。
③ Ameriga Vespucci proved that theland was a new con ti nent. Therefore,the land was n amed America after the vast ocea n in 1492 and reached some smallisla nds In dies. He thought Asiaanddid n't in the now west he had reached know he hadhim.阿美利歌？韦斯普奇证明了这是新大陆，因此, 以他的名字命名。
2）Causes of the coloni zati on of theNew World 殖民时期Opport unity was a magic word.机遇是一个神气的词①The new Would drew En glishn obles （who dreamed of gett ingmore land and establish ing great new estates.）.②Drew other people who could not find jobs in En gla nd.③Most of all , it drew the poor and the homeless from the farmla nds and villages of Europe.④Many settlers came to the En glish colonies in search of religious freedom because they had bee n persecuted in En gla nd.1）他吸引了英国的贵族（那些梦想在荒原上创建庞大的新地产的）2 ）吸引那些在英国无法找到工作的人。
美国早期历史英文版
• Second Continental Congress at the State
House in Philadelphia
• Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence said:
• ‘We hold these truths to be
I：September–November 1620: The Mayflower September–
Voyage
The Pilgrims leave Plymouth Harbor in England on a ship called the Mayflower. They seek freedom in Mayflower. America to worship the way they want. The voyage is difficult, but only one of the 102 passengers dies.
II. The Settlement in Virginia (弗吉尼亚州) 弗吉尼亚州)
• 1607
初中美国历史课件(英文)First world war
a very few casualties on the retreating forces.
After Gallipoli the AIF was reorganised and expanded
from two to five infantry divisions, all of which were progressively transferred to France, beginning in March 1916.
The AIF mounted division that had served as
reinforced bunkers, were usually able to repel the attackers with machine-gun fire and artillery support from the rear.
These attacks often resulted in limited territorial gains
The First World War began when Britain and Germany
went to war in August 1914, and Prime Minister Andrew Fisher's government pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm.
USA History英文版美国历史简介
The United States of America HistoryIndians: The “first Americans”The Discovery of the New WorldChristopher Columbus (31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506)a navigator, colonizer, and explorerHe initiated the process of Spanish colonization which foreshadowed general European colonization of the "New World".Pilgrim FathersRelations of American Indians with European settlersThe American War of IndependenceWhat were the causes of the War of Independence?Britain’s colonial policy▪The economy in the 13 colonies developed very fast▪The British government was to bring the development under control and to collect more taxes from the colonies.▪“No taxation without representation”▪( 无代表，不纳税）How was the War of Independence started?▪The “Boston Tea Party”•In 1773, when ships of tea reached Boston to be distributed, severaldozen Boston residents boarded the ship at night and threw $75,000worth of tea into the harbor. This came to be known as the “Boston TeaParty”.▪The start of the war•In 1775, about 1,000 British soldiers were sent from Boston to seize themilitary supplies of the American militia. When they arrived atLexington they were met by the armed militiamen. Suddenly a shot wasfired and the War of Independence began.Boston Tea PartyThe First Continental Congress—September, 1774The Second Continental CongressHeld in Philadelphia in May 1775Assume the functions of a national governmentDeclaration of IndependenceOn July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.On July 4, 1776, the Congress formally declared the independence•The Declaration states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: Thatall men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator withcertain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and thepursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, governments areinstituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent ofthe governed; that whenever any form of government becomesdestructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or toabolish it, …”After being printed, the copies were sent out, broadcast and read to crowds everywhere.▪The document greatly encouraged the struggling people, making them think that they should be independent and have the right to enjoy liberty.▪They were beginning to show more interests in a common cause.▪Both a great influence on the course of the war and a far-reaching influence in world history as well.It dragged on for seven years. (1775-1783)Obstacles for the continental army:▪No enough supplies.▪Tired and hungry, while British troops fresh and well-equipped.▪By the middle of December, 1776, the Revolution seemed lost.The victory at Saratoga (1777, October)—turning point.The assistance from France▪Benjamin Franklin—a messenger to Europe to get help from other countries.▪The French King made two agreements with Franklin:•France would take part in the war against England.•They agreed to trade with each other.•Spain and Holland joined France against England—a quick end to the war.In 1781, a decisive victory at Yorktown in VirginiaOn October 19, 1781, the British general Cornwallis was forced to surrender, the war came to an end.The two parts signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783—America won its independence2.5 The Establishment of ConstitutionOn May 25, 1787, the constitution was drafted.In June 1789, the constitution came into effect in nine states.Ten amendments—The Bill of Rights—were added to the Constitution in 1791.The Civil War (1861-1865)Causes of Civil WarEconomic reason:▪two different economic systemsNorth Capitalist EconomySouth PlantationPolitical reason▪The North—Federal Government as a union▪The South—The Confederate Government: the independence of each stateUncle Tom’s Cabin Published in 1852Harriet Beecher Stowe ( l811-1896 )An antislavery novel which had great political influence."So this is the little lady who made this big war.“ ---LincolnAbraham Lincoln was elected president and opposed the expansion of slavery.Some southern states formed the Confederate States of America in 1861.Union army Vs. Confederate army3.2 Comparison of PowerThe North:▪twenty-three states, 22 million population▪abundant facilities to manufacture arms and ammunition, clothing, andother supplies▪merchant marines and the navy remained in Union hands▪federal government was better able to raise fund for war The South:▪eleven states, 9 million population▪military advantages:▪actively preparing for war▪in possession of many federal forts and arsenals▪superior military leadership: a third of the regular army's officers werefrom the South▪fighting on its own soilEmancipation Proclamationissued by Pres. Abraham Lincoln that freed the slaves of the Confederacy.-This transformed the war from a war to save the Union, to a war to abolish slavery.Battle of Gettysburg (July 1863) The turning pointGettysburg Address“Government of the People, by the People and for the People shall not perish from the earth”Influence of the Civil WarOutbreak of the First World War (1914-1918)▪Inevitable result of contradiction between two groups of imperialist powers: •Allies(协约国)—Britain, France, and Russia•The Central European Powers(同盟国)—Germany, Austria-Hungary andItaly▪The political, economic and colonial rivalries of the great powers.4.1 World War IThe False Prosperity in the 1920’s1920’s = boom, prosperity, isolationisma period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessnessErnest Hemingway (1899-1961)欧内斯特·海明威1. ReputationSpokesman for the Lost GenerationA Nobel Prize winner for literature in 1954Life Story1899Born in Illinois (his father was a highly respected doctor, his mother was a singer and music teacher)1917After graduation from High School, he left home and worked for the Star as a reporter; Rejected by the American Army because of his poor vision in one eye 1918Served as an ambulance driver in France, and then as a soldier in the Italian infantry Wounded on both legs1919Returned home to complete his recovery1925Left for Paris1936Took part in the Spanish Civil War as a journalist, on the Republican side1940Moved to Cuba1954Awarded the Nobel Prize1961Committed suicide by shooting himself with his hunting gunMajor WorksIn Our Time (1925) 《在我们的时代里》Collection of short storiesPortray the world of adulthood as an arena of danger and violenceThe Torrent of Spring (1926) 《春潮》The Sun Also Rises (1926) 《太阳照常升起》The disillusionment of the lost generationA Farewell to Arms (1929) 《永别了，武器》For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940) 《丧钟为谁而鸣》A love story, a war novelThe Old Man and the Sea (1952) 《老人与海》a man can be destroyed but not defeated一个人可以被毁灭(physically)，但不能给打败(spiritually)Writing Style4.1 “Hemingway Code heros”Those who survive in the process of seeking to master the code, known as “grace under pressure”, with the honesty, the discipline, and the restraint.eg: Cuban fisherman Santiagofighting a losing battle---loss becomes dignity4.2 iceberg theory of writingHis sentences only give one small bit of the meaning; the rest is impliedThe Great Depression1930’s = Great DepressionThe stock market crash in1929Massive unemployment, factory and mill closings, and mortgage foreclosures Core of the problem—immense disparity between the productive capacity and the ability of people to consumeWorld War II broke out in September, 1939 and ended in August, 1945.Background of the warThe World Spread economic crisisGermany and Italy began their ways of fascism and military expansion.Japan meant to conquer China and Southeast Asia by military expansion.Two opposing military alliances:the Allies (同盟国)and the Axis (轴心国)the deadliest conflict in all of human historyUSA attitude:▪ A sit-on-the-fence policy•do trade with the warring countries, including the aggressors•believe in “glorious isolation”▪Its negative effect:•Isolationism encouraged Nazi and Adolph Hitler to believe that they could rely on American neutrality and their victims could not buymunitions in US.•Japan believed that pacifist US would not fight for the integrity of China. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese air force attacked the US Pacific fleet at Pearl Ha rbor, Hawaii. It was the direct cause for America’s entrance into the war.End of WWII▪The US air force dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima On August 6 and on Nagasaki on August 8.▪On September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered.The Cold War▪United Nations in 1945—a new and better world would emerge from World War II.▪The conflict between the two superpowers Russia and the US increased and later led to the Cold War.Truman Doctrinethe principle that the US should give support to countries or peoples threatened by Soviet forces or Communist insurrection. First expressed in 1947 by US President Truman in a speech to Congress seeking aid for Greece and Turkey, the doctrine was seen by the Communists as an open declaration of the cold war杜鲁门主义（该主义认为美国应支持受苏联军队或共产党叛乱威胁的国家或民族；该主义的首次表述出现于1947年美国总统杜鲁门在国会所作的关于要求对希腊和土耳其提供援助的演说中，这被共产党人视为公开的冷战宣言）NATO▪In 1949, the United States—in company with 11 other powers—entered into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).The Vietnam War▪ A long-time suffering for the US▪Started under Eisenhower and continued by Kennedy and Johnson•In 1965 US sent in troops to prevent the South Vietnamese government from collapsing. Ultimately, a failure•In 1975 Vietnam was reunified under Communist control.The Civil Rights MovementTwo other diplomatic breakthroughs:▪Re-establishing US relations with the People’s Republic of China▪Negotiating the first Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union •Table Tennis Foreign Policy/Ping pong diplomacy•Nixon–first US president visited Beijing.•The “Shanghai Communiqué”—a new US policy:–there was one China;–Taiwan was part of China;– a peaceful settlement of the dispute by the Chinese themselveswas in American interest.Watergate Scandal of President Richard Nixon in 1972the illegal sabotage and espionage of Nixon’s Committee to Re-elect the President.Impeachment ---charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct弹劾（官员） Watergate Scandal⏹To defeat his adversary, Nixon hired five burglars to set up wiretaps(窃听装置) to getconfidential information in the Democratic National Committee offices in the Watergate complex ;⏹It was exposed and became the biggest political scandal in the history of America;⏹Because of the pressure of public, Nixon was impeached and resigned in 1974.水门事件与华盛顿邮报1972: 尼克松总统为竞选连任在对手竞选总部安装窃听器被”深喉”举报给<华盛顿邮报>尼克松威胁: 报道误导,不公正<华盛顿邮报纸>不为所动两年之后,尼克松成为美国历史上第一位被被弹劾的总统<华盛顿邮报>记者Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward获普利策奖America Since 1980’sRonald ReganAt sixty nine, Reagan became the oldest person ever elected as US President in 1980.•Economic program–reductions in income taxes and business taxes–deep cuts in federal spending in every area except defenseGeorge W. Bush Period▪George W. Bush: The 43rd president of the US elected in 2000▪During his first term, three major tax cuts▪Since 2003, America has had the fastest-growing economyThe war against terrorism▪Terrorist Event on September 11, 2001Invasion of Iraq▪On March 19, 2003 an invasion of Iraq by American and British troops started, supported by small contingents from several other countries.•“Trial of century”—the trial of Saddam began on October, 19, 2005 in Baghdad.•Saddam is accused of crimes against humanity.。
美国历史英文版a brief history of USA
American Brief HistoryBefore Colonial periodForty thousand years ago, a group of Rangers from Asia through North America to Central and South America, these people are the ancestors of the Indians. Indians living in the Americas when Columbus reached the New World ,There are about 30 million, of which about 20 million people live in Canada and the United States, north-central, the rest of the vast majority live in Mexico and the United States south. About 10,000 years ago, there are another group of Asians migrated to northern North America, which is later Eskimos. The earliest American Caucasian may be Vikings, they are a group of adventurous fishing, some people think that 1,000 years ago, they have been to the east coast of North America.Colonial periodIn 1607, one of about 100 people of colonial groups in Chesapeake Beach Jamestown, which is the first permanent colony built by the British in North America, after 150 years, one after another coming Many colonists settled in the coastal areas, many of them from the United Kingdom, and also in part from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and other countries. The mid-18th century, the 13 British colonies gradually formed, they have their own government and Parliament in the highest British sovereignty. The 13 colonial area due to the differences of climate and geographical environment, resulting in economic patterns around, the difference between the political system and the concept.Independence MovementThe mid-18th century, the British colonies in the Americas and the United Kingdom, the existing cracks. With the continuous expansion of the colony, and gradually make them aware of the seriousness of the developments, which sprouted the idea of an independent.In 1773, the Boston Tea Party, anti-British colonists dumping.In 1774, representatives from 13 states gathered in Philadelphia, convened the First Continental Congress, hoping to solve the problem peacefully and the United Kingdom. King, however, adhere to the colony must unconditionally surrender to the British king, and accept the punishment. 1775, in Massachusetts, to Lexington flames of war, the outbreak of the War of Independence in North America.Held in Philadelphia in May 1776, the Second Continental Congress, staunch war with the independent determination, and published his famous "Declaration of Independence", put forward a good reason to fight the battle. Issued the "Declaration of Independence" is considered to be the beginning of the establishment by the United States, this day (July 4) was also the United States as a National Day.In October 1777, Saratoga victory, reversing the negative trend of the war of independence early. The campaign to make the American people's confidence, and international support.France and the United States signed a military alliance treaty in February 1778, France officially recognized the United States. France, Spain, the Netherlands have war.In 1781, the Battle of Yorktown Victory, the U.S. military has won a decisive victory. Yorktown after the battle, in addition to the sea there are several warring and sporadic fighting on land, the war of the North American continent has basically stopped.The success of the revolution, the American people have the opportunity to express their political ideas in legislative form. Federal Assembly 1787, held in Philadelphia, in Washington pushed for President, they take a matter of principle, that the central authority is a general, but there must beprudent regulations and instructions, at the same time, they also accept the fact that national government must tax, coin money, to adjust the commercial, a declaration of war and the power to enter into treaties. In addition, in order to prevent the central authority is too large, and to take the politics Montesquieu doctrine, that the Government set three equal cooperation with the department, that the three powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial checks and balances to reconcile checks and balances, rather than make any rights accounted for controlling position.In 1812, Britain again invaded the newly established United States, known as the Second War of Independence, the post-war U.S. states more united.Westward expansionThe early 19th century, thousands of people across the Appalachian Mountains, moved west. Some pioneers, emigrated to the United States border, belong to the territory of Latin America north of Mexico, between Alaska and California, Oregon and even depth.In 1846, the outbreak of the Mexican-American War, the United States expanded their area.Civil WarThe cause of the Civil War, not only economic, political, military and ideological conflict. The civil war has exposed the weakness of the United States. The existence of this country, and made some test. After the test, the United States was moving towards the royal road to a centralized modern state. Slavery issue between the North and the South would disagree, the main policy of the South in national politics, in the protection and expansion of the interests represented by the system of cotton and slaves; northern states, mainly manufacturing, commercial and financial center These production without relying on slaves.This economic and political conflict is long-standing. The early 1860s, 11 Southern states seceded from the Union, and another group of government, said of the North, will be willing to pay any price in order to unify. In 1861, civil war broke out in this bloody war Americans face-to-face, after four years. April 9, 1865, the southern government failed, this victory is not only the U.S. recovery unified, but also from all over the country is no longer the purposes of slavery. Industrialization and reformThe early 19th century, the United States began to industrialization after the civil war entered a mature stage. Become urbanized country in less than 50 years from the Civil War to World War I, the United States from a rural republic. From the 1890-1917 year for the past 30 years, is known as the so-called "progressive period". In 1914, the outbreak of World War I; 1917, the United States was involved in World War whirlpool, and try to play a new role in the world.Great Depression and World War IIAffected by the Great Depression is not just the United States, the countries of the world have been implicated. Great Depression, millions of workers are unemployed, a large number of farmers were forced to give up farmland, factory shops closed, and bank failures in a recession. In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt (1882 to 1945) was elected president, he advocated that the government should take action to end the Great Depression, and then launched a series of policies to a temporary solution to alleviate many difficulties, but the economy of the United States or to the Second World World War II after waking up. After World War II, with the defeat of the Axis powers, Britain and France, the strength of the recession, the United States and the Soviet Union became a superpower, the world was divided into two camps of the East and the West. The United States and the Soviet Union and their respective camps were busy preparing the various aspects ofthe military, political, economic, and propaganda, as in wartime. This state is known as the "Cold War".During the Cold WarThe history of the United States since 1960, many ways is still a continuation of the post-war development. Economic aspects in addition to the cyclical downturn is still expanding; moved from the city to the suburbs of the population continues to increase, and in 1970, ranking rural population of more than the home city population. Early 1960, blacks become the main problem within the United States.The mid-1960s, many Americans began to be dissatisfied with the government's foreign policy. In addition, due to the concentration of industrial development and population, the late 1960s, the ecological environment pollution wide attention. Since the early 1970s, the recession caused by the energy crisis of the worst. The mid-1970s, the U.S. economy once recovery. But not period in the 1970s, and inflation.In 1976, the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the country held various celebrations. The United States in the Cold War eventually caused the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States as the world's only superpower, the ideological barriers between the two camps in the world is broken. April 12, 1981, the United States launched the space shuttle Columbia, humans have brought in another space a new era. Terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism policy9.11 in New York and Washington in 2001, "have an enormous impact on the United States and the world, this event is by far the most serious terrorist attacks in human history. The U.S. government condemned this incident and stand by the sympathy and support of most countries; around the world after the events in a variety of commemorative activities. The incident also led to a U.S. foreign policy focused on dealing with the threat of terrorism. The U.S. government started the war on terror and action to overthrow the Taliban regime in Afghanistan in October 2001. In 2003, the United States launched the war in Iraq, the overthrow of the regime of Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi interim government. • May 1, 2011, the Osama bin Laden in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, the U.S. Navy Seals killed.。
美国历史 英文介绍
Great Awakening
A period of history that saw: An increase in religious tolerance An increase in religious practice An increase in ideas of equality
the continent?
Manifest destiny
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors
What was the spoils system and who used it?
Powers of Congress
Declare war Create money Collect taxes
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington warned against the creation of political parties and alliances with other nations.
In the spoils system, President Jackson appointed his political supporters to government jobs.
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Articles of Confederation
First government of the United States Gave more power to the states instead of the national government. Did not give the government the power to tax.
美国历史 英文
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The Birth of the United States
The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists The War of Independence
The Conflict between Britain and the American Colonists
US in the Two World Wars
• After World War I
– Changed from a debtor nation to a creditor nation – American industry reached a degree of prosperity unparalleled in the past.
Boston Tea Party
Background
In 1773, British government passed a new law--the Tea Act. “No taxation without representation” December 16, 1773
Slogan
Columbus • In 1492, Columbus landed at one of the Caribbean islands. • Columbus called the local people Indians.
Amerigo Vespucci
• He first confirmed the fact that a new continent had been discovered. • The New World was named America to honor Amerigo Vespucci.
美国历史作文英文
美国历史作文英文英文回答：The United States of America has a rich and complex history that has been shaped by a diverse array of people, events, and ideas. From its colonial beginnings to its present-day status as a global superpower, the UnitedStates has undergone a profound transformation that continues to fascinate and inspire.One of the most significant periods in American history was the American Revolution, which began in 1775 and culminated in the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This conflict between the British colonies in North America and Great Britain was driven by a desire for greater autonomy and self-government. The revolution resulted in the establishment of the United States as an independent nation, based on the principles of democracy and individual liberty.Another pivotal moment in American history was theCivil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865. This conflict was fought between the Northern and Southern states over the issue of slavery. The war ended with the victory of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and the reunification of the United States.Throughout its history, the United States has been a nation of immigrants. People from all over the world have come to America in search of opportunity and freedom. This immigration has contributed to the country's cultural diversity and economic prosperity.In the 20th century, the United States emerged as a global power. It played a major role in the two World Wars and the Cold War. After the Second World War, the United States became a leading member of the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).Today, the United States is a complex and dynamic nation. It faces a range of challenges, including economic inequality, racial injustice, and climate change. However, the United States also possesses a strong foundation ofdemocratic values and institutions. It is a nation that is constantly striving to improve itself and to make apositive impact on the world.中文回答：美国历史悠久且复杂，由各种各样的人、事件和思想塑造而成。
美国历史【英文】
II. Comparing Atlantic Revolutions
A. The North American Revolution, 1775–1787 1. Revolutionary? 2. Differences between English in England and English in America (no aristocracy, dominant church, lots of land) => ethos of Freedom 3. New taxes (Seven Years’ War, 1754-1763) and ideas from the Enlightenment 4. A revolutionary society before the revolution 5. But US constitution begins, “We, the people…”
II. Comparing Atlantic Revolutions
B. The French Revolution, 1789–1815 4. Women’s participation and then repression: march on Versailles, Olympe de Gouges; then backlash; Jacobins were anti-women. 5. Birth of the nation and the citizen: cut off king’s head, so what were they fighting for?
II. Comparing Atlantic Revolutions B. The French Revolution, 1789–1815 1. Enlightenment 2. US Revolution’s influence: ideas, war debt, and taxes 3. Resentment of privilege: Estate system, peasants’ burdens 4. 1788: Louis XVI calls a meeting of the EstatesGeneral (had not met since 1614) 5. Increasing radicalism (war) 6. 21 January 1793: Louis Capet guillotined. 7. Inventing a new, rational world: calendar, metric system, uniform legal code
美国历史英文介绍【精品】
USA money-dollar
• PKM by the inhabitant
is 47.025 $,it is the 6. country.
Abraham Lincoln
The 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln calling for no more expansion of slavery triggered a crisis as eleven slave states seceded to found the confederate states of America in 1861. In the bloody American Civil War(1861– 65) the South was defeated and, in the Reconstruction era the U.S. ended slavery.
Washington is the capital of the USA . New York is the biggest city. The official language in USA is American English. The president of the USA is Barack Obama. 2 The surface of USA is 9.8 million km 307.000.000 people live in the USA. It’s the 3rd country in number of people who live there and 3rd by size.
The 19th-20th century
It was the century of great inventions and events Henry Ford built his first car. Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic. Martin Luther King fought for the rights of black people. Robert Oppenheimer developed the first atomic bomb. Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.
美国历史英文介绍
Other Wars
Other wars that America has been involved in since World War II include:
– Korean War (1950 - 1953) – Gulf War (1990 - 1991) – Kosovo War (1999) – Iraq War (2003)
By 1850, Oregon and California become states.
By 1912, all states except Alaska and Hawaii have been created.
Vietnam War (1964 - 1975)
Had a big effect on people:
Cold WarII, there were two superpowers: USA and USSR
– democratic USA, communist USSR
There was constant tension, but never actual war:
After the USSR broke up in 1991, USA became the only superpower. There are still some powerful countries in Europe and Asia. But sometimes America tries to ignore them.
American History
(A few points)
Put these events in order:
美国历史文化概况(英文版)UNIT (1)
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Notes
Puritans: The Puritans were a group of people who grew discontent in the Church of England and worked towards religious, moral and societal reforms. They contended that the Church of England had become a product of political struggles and man-made doctrines. The Puritans believed that the Bible was God's true law, and that it provided a plan for living. The established church of the day described access to God as monastic and possible only within the confines of "church authority".
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2. Pilgrim Fathers: Pilgrim Fathers is a name commonly applied to early settlers of the Plymouth Colony in present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Their leadership came from a religious congregation of Puritans who had fled a volatile political environment in the England for the relative calm and tolerance of Holland in the Netherlands. Concerned with losing their cultural identity, the group later arranged with English investors to establish a new colony in North America.
美国历史简介（中英文）
美国[United States]正式名称美利坚合众国。
北美洲联邦共和国。
领土包括美洲大陆中纬度地区48个连成一片的州、北美洲西北端的阿拉斯加州，以及太平洋中部的岛州夏威夷。
面积：(包括五大湖)9,529,063平方千米。
人口：约286,067,000(2001)。
首都：华盛顿特区。
人口包括白人、非洲裔美国人、西班牙裔美国人、亚洲人、太平洋岛民、美洲印第安人(美洲土著)、爱斯基摩人及阿留申人。
语言：英语(主要语言)、西班牙语。
宗教：新教、天主教、犹太教和伊斯兰教。
货币：美元。
地形由山脉、平原、低地和沙漠构成。
山脉包括阿巴拉契亚山脉、欧扎克山、落基山脉、喀斯喀特山脉和内华达山脉。
最低点是加利福尼亚州的死谷。
最高点是阿拉斯加山脉的麦金利山，而在美国本土，最高点则是惠特尼山。
主要河流是密西西比河系、科罗拉多河、哥伦比亚河和格兰德河。
五大湖、大盐湖和奥基乔比湖为几个最大的湖。
美国是世界某些矿产的主要生产国，包括铜、银、锌、金、煤、石油和天然气；也是食品的主要输出国。
制造业包括钢铁产品、化学制品、电子产品和纺织品。
其他重要行业为旅游业、奶制品业、畜牧业、渔业和木材加工业。
美国是两院制共和国。
总统为国家元首和政府首脑。
数千年以前已有一些美洲印第安人定居在这块领土，他们可能是来自亚洲。
16世纪欧洲人来此探险和定居，开始取代印第安人。
第一个欧洲人永久居民点是由西班牙人于1565年在佛罗里达州建立的圣奥古斯丁，后来英国人在弗吉尼亚州詹姆斯敦(1607)、马萨诸塞州普里茅斯(1620)、马里兰州(1634)和宾夕法尼亚州(1681)建立定居点。
在卡罗来纳被授予英国贵族一年后，1664年英国人从荷兰人手中夺走纽约、新泽西和德拉瓦。
英国人于1763年击败法国人(参阅法英北美殖民地争夺战[French and Indian War])，在政治上控制了13个殖民地。
英国殖民政策引起的政治动乱，以美国独立战争(1775～1783)和《独立宣言》(1776)而告结束。
美国历史文化概况(英文版)UNIT 6 The Great Depression and New Deal
3.The President of the United States in 1932 was President Hoover. ( )
4.President Roosevere than 70 bills for approval, which were generally known as Roosevelt’s “New Deal.” ( )
TEXT A Reading Comprehension
TEXT A Notes
issez-faire: In economics, laissez-faire means allowing industry to be free from state intervention, especially restrictions in the form of tariffs and government monopolies. The phrase is French and literally means "let do", but it broadly implies "let it be", or "leave it alone."
5. President Roosevelt took America off the gold standard and increased the value of US dollars, which made American goods more competitive in the world market. ( ) 6.To increase the farmers’ income, Roosevelt asked the farmers to cultivate more farm land so as to increase production. ( ) 7.President Roosevelt was the only President who served more than two terms in American history. ( ) 8.The New Deal produced a far-reaching influence on America’s social welfare program. ( )
美国历史英文
The War of 1812
The Americans declared war against Britain because of interferences with American trade in Europe, mistreatment of American sailors, and Britain’s encouragement of hostilities with the Native Americans.
Slavery
Slavery was an established institution in the American economy, particularly in the South, but many people became convinced that it was an undesirable influence on society.
Western expansion dispersed this wealth, as Americans asserted a right to spread out to places like Oregon, California, and Texas, an idea called “Manifest Destiny”.
The Democratic-Republicans favored the middle class, and encouraged expansion of American settlements.
The Louisiana Purchase
The purchase of a huge expanse of land from France in 1803 radically increased the size of the United States and allowed for a greater number of farmers.
2023美国历史概况英文版
Overview of American HistoryThe history of the United States begins with the arrival of Native A mericans thousands of years ago.The first Europeans to arrive were the N orse who settled briefly in Newfoundland around1000AD.In1492,Chri stopher Columbus landed in America and opened the door to European ex ploration and settlement of the New World.Over the next300years,the Spanish,French,Dutch,and English establis hed colonies in America.These colonies were founded for different reaso ns and developed distinct cultures,but they all came under British rule in the mid-18th century.In1775,the American colonies rebelled against British rule and declared their independence,leading to the American Revolution.The United Stat es was founded as a federal union of13states and in1787,the United Sta tes Constitution was written to establish a strong central government.The19th century saw unprecedented growth and expansion,with the Lou isiana Purchase in1803,the Mexican-American War in1846-1848,and the California Gold Rush in1849.The country expanded to the Pacific Ocean and became a global power.The mid19th century saw the rise of sectionalism and the issue of slavery caused the nation to break apart into a Civil War between the North and S outh.The North emerged victorious and slavery was abolished,but the co untry faced the struggle of Reconstruction following the war.The20th century saw the United States become a world superpower,with involvement in World War I,World War II,the Cold War,the Korean Wa r,and the Vietnam War.The country also experienced social and political turmoil,including the civil rights movement,the feminist movement,and the counterculture movement.In recent years,the United States has faced challenges such as political po larization,economic inequality,and racial tensions,but also continues to be a leader in technology,innovation,and democracy.。
美国历史发展英文作文初中
美国历史发展英文作文初中1. The Native Americans were the first inhabitants of what is now the United States. They lived off the land and had their own unique cultures and traditions. However, when European explorers arrived in the 15th century, theybrought diseases and violence that devastated the Native American populations. The Europeans also brought their own culture and ideas, which clashed with those of the Native Americans. This led to centuries of conflict and displacement of Native American communities.2. The American Revolution began in 1775, when the 13 British colonies in North America declared their independence from Great Britain. The colonists were upset with British taxation policies and lack of representationin Parliament. The war lasted for several years, but in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the war and recognizing the United States as a sovereign nation.3. The 19th century was a time of great change in theUnited States. The country expanded westward, with pioneers settling new territories and states being added to the Union. Slavery was also a major issue during this time, with many people in the North calling for its abolition. The Civil War broke out in 1861, with the North fighting to preserve the Union and end slavery, and the South fighting for states' rights and the preservation of slavery. The war ended in 1865 with the Union's victory and the abolition of slavery.4. The 20th century saw the United States become a global superpower. The country played a major role in both World War I and World War II, and emerged from the latter as the dominant economic and military power in the world. The Cold War with the Soviet Union dominated much of the second half of the century, with the United States and its allies working to contain the spread of communism. TheCivil Rights Movement also took place during this time, with African Americans fighting for equal rights and an end to segregation.5. Today, the United States is a diverse andmulticultural society, with people from all over the world living and working here. The country has faced many challenges throughout its history, but has always been able to overcome them through hard work and perseverance. The future of the United States is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: it will continue to be a major player on the world stage for years to come.。
美国历史英文版
The trans-Atlantic slave trade was banned in 1807 by the British Parliament.
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required Northern police to help in catching slaves.
Preface: The 1790s
The first political parties were Jefferson and Madison’s Democratic-Republican party and Hamilton’s Federalist party.
Preface: The 1790s
The Nature of the Conflict
The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American history, and soon both sides were running out of soldiers and supplies, but the North had a more diverse and stable economy to draw from.
american history美国历史简介(总结自托福词以类记)
美国历史American History -1Stage 1. Discovery of North America 北美的发现西班牙国王资助Columbus的远征(expedition)，发现了美洲大陆。
很多人错误地认为哥伦布是西班牙人(Spanish)，其实他是意大利人(Italian)，这位仁兄最终发现了美洲，却以为自己到了印度(India)，于是称美洲土著(Native Americans)为印第安人(Indians)，(可怜的北美土著英文冠名权就这样被剥夺了。
)巨大的利益很快引起了当时的世界强国英、法、西班牙、荷兰等的觊觎。
美国历史American History -2Stage 2. English Settlement 英国后裔的定居Early colonization was under individual control. Two historical events:1.1607年一个英国商业性公司(company) 在Massachusetts 建立了第一个成功的殖民定居地Jamestown，可以推断此前建立的定居地均以失败告终；2.1620年五月花(May Flower)号载着一船被排挤的清教徒(Puritans)来到美洲大陆，他们算是美国人的祖先(ancestors/ predecessors)，正是这些人当年的境遇使得后来的美国以追求“自由、民主、平等”为己任。
美国历史American History -3Stage 3. Colonial Era 殖民地时期当时的美洲大陆无异于一块肥肉，西班牙、法国都曾为了瓜分这片土地与大英帝国展开激励的竞争，其中最著名的就是英法百年战争，最终英国获得了对北美大陆的控制权。
ETS对此阶段并不关注，所以有关这一时期的考题也就非常少。
美国历史American History -4Stage4.American Revolution美国革命(1775~1783)美国革命就是美国独立战争(War of Independence/ Independence War)，战争的导火索是中国学生熟知的Boston Tea Event，随着Lexington 的枪声打响，战争宣告开始。
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The Louisiana Purchase
? The purchase of a huge expanse of land from France in 1803 radically increased the size of the United States and allowed for a greater number of farmers.
? Though people were optimistic about American society, most farmers had little time or money, and though there were more wealthy people in the United States than Europe by 1850, most of them were born into wealthy families.
American History
From 1800 to 1945
Preface: the 1790s
? The United States gradually expanded, territorially and experientially.
? The Bill of Rights is added in 1791.
? Washington D.C. was burned, but the Americans eventually won.
? Native Americans were later forced to move west (to Oklahoma) in the Trail of Tears (1830).
? Banking was an object of great debate: there was no federal bank or currency, and the previous federal bank's charter had expired.
Economic Growth in America
Preface: The 1790s
? The first political parties were Jefferson and Madison's Democratic-Republican party and Hamilton's Federalist party.
Preface: The 1790s
? The cotton gin is invented in 1793.
Preface: the 1790s
? The country had built up $74,000,000 of debt from the war, and had to pass taxes to pay this debt, and then enforce the taxes.
Economy and Politics in the 1820s
? New political parties formed: the Democrats (from the DemocraticRepublicans) and the Whigs. The latter fdustry.
The Second Great Awakening
? There was a great religious revival that changed the face of American Christianity.
“Manifest Destiny” and the American Dream
The War of 1812
? The Americans declared war against Britain because of interferences with American trade in Europe, mistreatment of American sailors, and Britain's encouragement of hostilities with the Native Americans.
? Economic developments had also made it a less profitable institution than it had been in the past.
Slavery
? Slavery was an established institution in the American economy, particularly in the South, but many people became convinced that it was an undesirable influence on society.
? Western expansion dispersed this wealth, as Americans asserted a right to spread out to places like Oregon, California, and Texas, an idea called “Manifest Destiny”.
? The Federalists wanted to create a strong and efficient federal government, but sometimes alienated the people, for example by passing high taxes on houses, land, and slaves, and in turn causing several rebellions.