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Exploring American Colonial History: From Discovery to Independence

Delve into the rich tapestry of American colonial history, tracing the journey from Columbus's arrival to the Declaration of Independence and the shaping of the American Constitution. Explore significant events, key figures like George Washington, and the impact of colonialism on the New World. Witness the battles, rebellions, and the birth of a new nation. This comprehensive overview offers insights into the early foundations of the United States and the struggle for independence.

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Exploring American Colonial History: From Discovery to Independence

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  1. VY_32_INOVACE_15-17 AMERICAN HISTORY I Colonialism WarofIndependence DeclarationofIndependence AmericanConstitution

  2. Beginning of colonialism • 35 000 years ago – from Asiathrough Bering Strait – Native Americans • 1000 y. ago – Icelandic Vikings, no permanent settlements • October 12, 1492 – Christopher Columbus (Columbia District) • ships: the Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria – the Bahamas Islands  • Amerigo Vespucci (America) • the New World = a colonial land for Western Europeans (wealthy land, religion, new life – fur, corn, potatoes, tobacco)

  3. Columbus arrives in America Autor: L. Prang & Co., Boston, Název: ColumbusTakingPossession.jpg Zdroj:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Columbus_Taking_Possession.jpg

  4. First colonizators • Spanish captured Florida 1565, Texas, California, N. Mexico • French - Lousiana territory • Dutch – New Amsterdam • English: • Jamestown 1607, • Plymouth1620 – Pilgrims, Mayflower, Thanksgiving (1621) • Indians enslaved

  5. English colonies 17-18th cent. – most colonies in the east = 13 original colonies: • under British rule: raising taxes (wars with French), put Fr., Sp. out – developed industry in the north • George III • 1765 Stamp Act, Navigation Act, … • - colonies to provide necessities to British troops  rebellions, riots:

  6. Pre - revolutionary events • Boston Massacre – 1770 • Boston Tea Party - 1773 • 1774First Continental Congress in Philadelphia: • cancel the trade restrictions, reduce taxes • 1775 –revolutionary army X British army: • battles at Lexington and Concord:

  7. War of Independence 1775 – 1783 • France, Spain war with England • lost battles – N.Y., Philadelphia  decisive battle at Saratoga 1777 English capitulated • 1783 Peace Treaty in Paris – only Canada left to England

  8. Declaration of Independence • 4 July 1776 Second Continental Congress • G. Washington, Thomas Jefferson  DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE

  9. American Constitution • 1788 • based on Declaration of Ind., the supreme law of the USA, the oldest written constitution • 1 Preamble, 7 Articles, 27 Ammendments (10= The Bill of Rights) • 1789 • first president elected: • George Washington (1732 – 1799)

  10. George Washington Autor: Gilbert Stuart, Název: Gilbert Stuart Williamstown Portrait of George Washington.jpg Zdroj:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gilbert_Stuart_Williamstown_Portrait_of_George_Washington.jpg

  11. Thank you for your attention. Autor DUM: Mgr. Darina Sikorová

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