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The U.S.A.
The United States of America
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The U.S.A.
The United States of America

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Today's lesson

* What do we already know about the U.S.A.?

* a brief history of the U.S.A.




Slide 2 - Tekstslide

America??

Slide 3 - Woordweb

The capital of the United States is...
A
Texas
B
New York
C
Washington D.C.
D
San Francisco

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

America is, with his 325 million citizens, the largest country in the world by counting people.
A
True
B
False

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

What represents the stars and stripes in the American flag?
A
It stands for all the presidents the country has had.
B
It's for all the states in America.
C
It looked nice back in the day.
D
Because of all the celebrities America has.

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

You can see the Statue of Liberty in..?
A
On the edge of Mexico
B
On the edge of Las Vegas
C
On the edge of Washington D.C.
D
On the edge of New York City

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

What is typical U.S. food?
A
Bagels, pretzels & muffins
B
Burgers, cheesecake & beef jerky
C
Donuts, muffins & pizza
D
Turkey, sweet potato & kaas

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Main question for today
Why do a lot of Americans carry a weapon??

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Colonization of the America's
  • 15th century --> Colombus  discovered the 'new world'

  • More countries followed, as you can see in the picture -->

  • Because of guns, they conquered in 'little' time, very large areas.

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

First problems 15th - 18th century
Different colonies of different countries started wars for more power and land.
  • Indian wars
  • Dutch wars
  • France-Britain at war
  • and so on.....

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

The American Revolution (1765 - 1791)
to summerize: The new inhabitants of 'the new world' didn't want Great Britain and his king, to have all the power.

- 13 colonies pledged to fight against the Britains for their freedom

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Declaration of Independance (4th of July 1776)
On the 4th of July 1776, the colonies signed the Declaration of Independence


Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Constitution and Bill of Rights
Constitution of America = The supreme law.

Bill of Rights = guarantees personal freedom and rights for the citizens of the U.S.

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

2nd amendment
* protects the rights to keep and bear arms* 

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Slide 19 - Video

The president needs to get rid of all the guns in America.
A
True
B
False

Slide 20 - Quizvraag

Slide 21 - Video