Omnia College - Maatschappij/Engels - Verkiezingen Amerika 2016 - Lesson 1

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Elections in the United States of America

Lesson 1

Wat weten jullie over de presidenten van Amerika?

Welke presidenten kennen jullie?

The very first president of the United States of America

Why?

American Revolution

War between Great Britain and colonies of America

Outcome of the war: the independence of America 

4 July = Independence Day

When?

Amercan Revolutionary War: 1775 - 1785

First President: 1789

Who?

George Washington

• Commander in chief of the colonial forces
  
• Is seen as the most important president
  
• Chosen as president in 1789

Current president:

Barack Obama

What did he achieve?

Stronger economy with 13,7 million new jobs

Obamacare: more people are now insured when they get ill

What did he achieve?

Leader in climate change: decrease greenhouse gases

Gay marriage has finally been legalized

Where does the president live?

The White house in Washington D.C.

Yes, the same Washington as the president...

There is also a state named after him!

Who are these

two people?

Democrat

Republican

Elections in the United States of America

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Lesson 2