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Explore the Vibrant City of Washington DC and New York History

Discover the rich history of Washington DC, the US capital, and New York City through their landmarks, immigrant legacies, and cultural diversity. Learn about iconic sites like Central Park and the Statue of Liberty, reflecting the nation's values. Explore the significance of Ellis Island and the symbolism of the American flag, embodying unity and freedom. Uncover the past of Dutch and British colonization, shaping the vibrant tapestry of these American cities.

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Explore the Vibrant City of Washington DC and New York History

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  1. THE USA • CAPITAL CITY: WASHINGTON DC (District of Columbia) • POPULATION: 280million • STATES:50 (with Alaska and Hawaii separated) • LANGUAGES:English and Spanish • FORM OF GOVERNAMENT: Federal Republic • HEAD OF THE STATE: the President

  2. THE FLAG OF THE USA • The flag of the USA is called “the stars and stripes”. • There are 50 white stars (each one represents one state) and 13 stripes (each one represents the original 13 states founded by the colonists)

  3. NEW YORK

  4. HISTORY • Dutch colonists bought this area from Native Americans(Indians) and called it “New Amsterdam”. • British arrived and took possession of it. They changed the name and called the city “New York”. • The city is divided into 5 boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island.

  5. You can see: • Central Park • China Town • Little Italy • The Empire State Building • Ground Zero • Ellis Island • The Statue of Liberty

  6. ELLIS ISLAND AND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY • In the past 12 millionimmigrantsarrived in New York by ship. The shipsstoppedat the immigration centre on Ellis Island where the immigrantswerechecked. Thisislandisnow a museum and a popularplace reminding New Yorkerstheir origins.

  7. The first thingimmigrants sawwas the Statue of Liberty, whichstands in New York Harbour. For thisreasonit became a symbol of freedom and opportunity. The Statue of Liberty was made in France and transported to the USA in 1885.

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