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Get to know USA

Get to know USA. The Star-Spangled Banner. If we learn something about a country, what do you want to know?. What do you think of when you read the unit title?. Iraqi War. A land of different cultures. a powerful country. President Barack Hussein Obama Jr.

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Get to know USA

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  1. Get to know USA The Star-Spangled Banner

  2. If we learn something about a country, what do you want to know?

  3. What do you think of when you read the unit title? Iraqi War A land of different cultures a powerful country President Barack Hussein Obama Jr.

  4. How much do you know about America? And why is the USA called “a melting pot”? There are many immigrants to the USA. So the USA is a nation of immigrants.

  5. History of American Flag 13 Stars (1777-1795) 15 Stars (1795-1818) 20 Stars (1818-1819) 21 Stars (1819-1820) 23 Stars (1820-1822) 24 Stars (1822-1836) 25 Stars (1836-1837) 26 Stars (1837-1845) 27 Stars (1845-1846) 28 Stars (1846-1847) 29 Stars (1847-1848) 30 Stars (1848-1851) 31 Stars (1851-1858) 32 Stars (1858-1859) 33 Stars (1859-1861) 34 Stars (1861-1863) 35 Stars (1863-1865) 36 Stars (1865-1867) 37 Stars (1867-1877) 38 Stars (1877-1890) 43 Stars (1890-1891) 44 Stars (1891-1896) 45 Stars (1896-1908) 46 Stars (1908-1912) 48 Stars (1912-1959) 49 Stars (1959-1960) 50 Stars (1960 - Present) Today the flag consists of thirteenhorizontal stripes, seven redalternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice. USA Stars And Stripes Historical Flags

  6. The statue of Liberty

  7. The White House

  8. Capitol Hill

  9. Manhattan

  10. Decide whether the following sentences are True of False. 1. New York is the largest state in the Us. F F 2. Most state names come from Spanish or English. 3. Atlanta is known as the “Big Apple”. F F 4. The Constitution was written in 1779. F 5. There are 52 stars on the American flag. 6. George Washington was the first American President. T 7. The first settlers arrived in North America about 30,000 years ago. T 8. The Mississippi River is the longest river in the world. F

  11. 1. What are the two major parties in the USA? A. The Republicans and the Democrats B. The Republicans and the Socialists C. The Democrats and the Socialists D. The Conservatives and the Democrats A 2. The symbol of the Republican Party is: A. A bear B. a lion C. an ox D. an elephant D

  12. 3. Which is the symbol of American democracy? • The Lincoln Memorial • B. The World Trade Center • C. The statue of Liberty • D. The National Capital

  13. 4. Which of the following is the American emblem（国徽）: A. B. C. D. A

  14. 5.The nickname of the US government is: A. Uncle Sam B. Superman C. McDonald D. The Bald Eagle A

  15. 6. Independence was won from what country ? • Germany • France • England • 7. Where was the first capital of the United States ? • Philadelphia (费城) • Washington D.C. • New York City

  16. 8. Which state is best known for wine ? • New York • California • Florida • 9. Which music form organized in the United States ? • Jazz • Rock and Roll • Folk songs

  17. Bye-bye

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