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Introduction to British and American Culture
American Indians
• Were skilled hunters and fishermen • Developed the brilliant American
civilizations of the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas.
from? __________________________________ 3. Which American holidays do you know? __________________________________
Introduction to British and American Culture
Introduction to British and American Culture
Amerigo Vespucci
• He 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
Warm-up
Think about the following questions. 1. Who are the original American people?
__________________________________ 2. Do you know where the name “America” came
American Indians
• Were skilled hunters and fishermen • Developed the brilliant American
civilizations of the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas.
from? __________________________________ 3. Which American holidays do you know? __________________________________
Introduction to British and American Culture
Introduction to British and American Culture
Amerigo Vespucci
• He 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
Warm-up
Think about the following questions. 1. Who are the original American people?
__________________________________ 2. Do you know where the name “America” came
美国历史：殖民地(Colonial Period tothe Revolution)
The grave of Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia, Pennyslvania
Memorial marble statue In Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
A marble statue of Benjamin Franklin stands in Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans
清教徒puritan原本是指英国基督徒中那些要求清除英国国教会中天主教残余影响的改革派
Lecture 1 Colonial Period to
the Revolution (1607—1800)
Benjamin Franklin
Main contents
Historical background American Puritanism Benjamin Franklin
Success as a diplomat and statesman
Aid Jefferson in writing The Declaration of Independence;
Seeking help from France in American Independent War.
--- B. Franklin
America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both.
Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of the Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens.
Memorial marble statue In Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
A marble statue of Benjamin Franklin stands in Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans
清教徒puritan原本是指英国基督徒中那些要求清除英国国教会中天主教残余影响的改革派
Lecture 1 Colonial Period to
the Revolution (1607—1800)
Benjamin Franklin
Main contents
Historical background American Puritanism Benjamin Franklin
Success as a diplomat and statesman
Aid Jefferson in writing The Declaration of Independence;
Seeking help from France in American Independent War.
--- B. Franklin
America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both.
Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of the Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens.
lecture 4 history 2美国历史介绍
countries
* NATO,1949
The Postwar America
The Korean War (1950-1953)
- The Korean War was another step of the US to contain Communist expansion.
The Vietnam War (1950-1975)
Watergate Scandal of Nixon
President Richard Nixon in 1972 the illegally sabotage and espionage of Nixon’s Committee to Re-elect the President. “ The Watergate Scandal” Impeachment
@ the anti-war movement
@ the Civil Rights movement
@ the counterculture movement @ the feminist movement
Anti-War Protests
• Protests erupted on college campuses and in major cities at first, but by 1968 every corner of the country seemed to have felt the war's im Unpopular War
• The Vietnam War was the longest and most unpopular war in American history. During the war:
– – – – 58,000 Americans lost their lives. 304,000 were wounded. 75,000 were severely disabled. The United States spent over $200 billion dollars on the war.
美国黑人文化历史ppt课件
They'd the lowest salary, insurance and other many unfair treatments.
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Cause of the movement
On December 1,1955,in Montgomery,Rosa Parks refused to obey bus driver's order that she gave up her seat in the colored section to a white passenger after the white section was filled.
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literature 19th century: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin)
20th century: Toni Morrison (Song of Solomon)
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Politics
Barack Obama
◎Was elected the 44th President in 2008 ◎Won Nobel Peace Prize in 2009
Group 6
African-American
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Contents
Brief introduce about the African-American African-American Civil Rights Movement
Causes of the movement The key event of the movement Results and influence of the movement
It changes America from a country which was against the Black into a community which admits every citizen has equal rights.
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Cause of the movement
On December 1,1955,in Montgomery,Rosa Parks refused to obey bus driver's order that she gave up her seat in the colored section to a white passenger after the white section was filled.
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literature 19th century: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin)
20th century: Toni Morrison (Song of Solomon)
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Politics
Barack Obama
◎Was elected the 44th President in 2008 ◎Won Nobel Peace Prize in 2009
Group 6
African-American
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Contents
Brief introduce about the African-American African-American Civil Rights Movement
Causes of the movement The key event of the movement Results and influence of the movement
It changes America from a country which was against the Black into a community which admits every citizen has equal rights.
美国黑人文化历史PPT课件
In 1964 L.B. President Johnson has signed "Civil rights Law".
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Finally,They Won!!!
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Result
● It changed the life of the African Americans. ● It also have a profound impact on Americans' life and
Artists
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Musicians of The Black
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Music--------Hip-hop
First，Jazz Then,Blues Last,Rap---Hip-Hop---Hippie culture
In March, 1963,Birmingham, the request to cancel the entire city isolation system.
On August 28, 1963 250,000 people (1/4 for Caucasian) tomarch to Washington, the request "was freeimmediately".
Height: 184cm
Hometown: Mount Vernon, New York
Date of birth: December 28, 1954
Occupation: Actor, Director
美国历史之镀金时代PPT演示
Background of the period's name
Mark Twain called the late nineteenth century the "Gilded Age." By this, he meant that the period was glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath. In the popular view, the late nineteenth century was a period of greed and guile. It is easy to caricature the Gilded Age as an era of corruption, conspicuous consumption, and unfettered capitalism.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain and his book
It is first published in 1873. It is both a biting satire and a revealing portrait of post-Civil War America - an age of corruption when ruthless bankers, and dishonest politicians voraciously took advantage of the nation's peacetime optimism. The Gilded Age is a valuable social document and one of America's most imporMaguires
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.
美国历史之镀金时代 PPT课件
Introduction:
An era of intense political partisanship, the Gilded Age was also an era of reform. The Civil Service Act sought to curb government corruption by requiring applicants for certain governmental jobs to take a competitive examination.
Background of the period's name
Mark Twain called the late nineteenth century the "Gilded Age." By this, he meant that the period was glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath. In the popular view, the late nineteenth century was a period of greed and guile.
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It is easy to caricature the Gilded Age as an era of corruption, conspicuous consumption, and unfettered capitalism.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain and his book
The video of the Gilded Age
Let's have a quiz !
American History 美国历史
Detail from a painting by American artist Benjamin West , which depicts William Penn's treaty with the Native Americans living where he founded the colony of Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers and others seeking religious freedom. (Courtesy The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts)
pilgrim father
The colonists were building a new way of life in the New World. There were a number of features which would play a role in forming the American character. They were :representative of government, rule of law, respect of individual rights, religious tolerance and a strong spirit of individual enterprise.
1.Discovery of America 2.Puritanism清教,清教徒主义 3.The Pilgrim Fathers 4.The influence of Puritanism on American culture 5.The causes and major leaders of the American Revolution 6.The Declaration of Independence
美国历史英文介绍
– there were many protests
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:
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: