get to know usa

Get to know Get to know USAUSA

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?

A land of different cultures

a powerful country

Iraqi War

President Barack Hussein Obama Jr.

How much do you know about How much do you know about America? And why is the USA America? And why is the USA called “a melting pot”?called “a melting pot”?

There are many immigrants to the USA. So the USA is a nation of immigrants.

50 Stars (1960 - Present)49 Stars (1959-1960)48 Stars (1912-1959)

46 Stars (1908-1912) 45 Stars (1896-1908)44 Stars (1891-1896)

43 Stars (1890-1891) 38 Stars (1877-1890)37 Stars (1867-1877)

36 Stars (1865-1867) 35 Stars (1863-1865)34 Stars (1861-1863)

33 Stars (1859-1861) 32 Stars (1858-1859)31 Stars (1851-1858)

30 Stars (1848-1851) 29 Stars (1847-1848)28 Stars (1846-1847)

27 Stars (1845-1846) 26 Stars (1837-1845)25 Stars (1836-1837)

24 Stars (1822-1836) 23 Stars (1820-1822)21 Stars (1819-1820)

20 Stars (1818-1819) 15 Stars (1795-1818) 13 Stars (1777-1795)

History of American Flag Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states 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

The statue of LibertyThe statue of Liberty

The White HouseThe White House

Capitol Hill

Manhattan

Decide whether the following sentences are Decide whether the following sentences are True of False.True of False.

1. New York is the largest state in the Us.

2. Most state names come from Spanish or English.

3. Atlanta is known as the “Big Apple”.

4. The Constitution was written in 1779.

5. There are 52 stars on the American flag.

6. George Washington was the first American President.

7. The first settlers arrived in North America about 30,000 years ago.

8. The Mississippi River is the longest river in the world.

F F

F

FF

F

T

T

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

3. Which is the symbol of American democracy?

A.The Lincoln Memorial

B. The World Trade Center

C. The statue of Liberty

D. The National Capital

4. Which of the following is the American emblem（国徽） :

A. B. C. D.

A

5.The nickname of the US government is:

A. Uncle Sam

B. Superman

C. McDonald

D. The Bald EagleA

6. Independence was won from what country ?

A.GermanyB.France C.England

7. Where was the first capital of the United States ?

A.Philadelphia (费城 )B.Washington D.C. C.New York City

8. Which state is best known for wine ?

A.New YorkB.California C.Florida

9. Which music form organized in the United States ?

A.JazzB.Rock and RollC.Folk songs