the history of the united states as covered in schools and universities typically begins with either...

The history of the United States as covered in schools and universities typically begins with either 1492 and Columbus, or with the prehistory of the Native people. Officially the United States of America began as an independent nation with the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. By the 1770s the Thirteen Colonies contained two and half million people. They were prosperous, and had

developed their own political and legal systems. The British government's threat/danger to American self- government/self-control led/conduct to war in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. With major military and financial support from France, the patriots won the American Revolution. In 1789 the Constitution became the basis for the United States federal government, with war hero George Washington as the first president.

The North america gave opportunity to people of the various conditions, including people that didnt turn to their countries. So, consider the USA like their residence.

TERRITORIAL EXTENTION

USA is formed by 48 states and Washington, DC, the federal district of the capital. The geography of the United States is extremely diverse, in part because of the large size of the country, which is the fourth largest in the world. With 9.37 million square kilometers in area and about 309 million inhabitants. The United States comprise a large part of North America, limited to the north by Canada, east by

the Atlantic Ocean, south to the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico itself, and west to the Pacific Ocean. Florida climate has a subtropical, while Alaska has a climate polar. Vast portions of the country have a continental climate, with warm temperate summers and cold winters. Some parts of the United States, particularly parts of California have a Mediterranean climate.

Predominantly English - 80% of the population aged five years or more, spoke only English at home; The Spanish spoken at home for 12% of the population, is the second most common language and second foreign language taught- Spanish-speaking minority- in States near Mexico, and in cities like: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami or Dallas.

Religion in the United States ReligionPercentage Protestantism 51,3% Roman Catholicism23,9% No religion16,1% Other Christians3,3% Judaism1,7% Other3,7%

Origin of name The name comes from thaler dollar (in Portuguese thaler ), short for Joachimsthaler, a silver coin minted for the first time in 1518, with silver extracted from mines located around the town of Joachimsthal ("Valley of San Joaquin "), current/atual Jchymov in Bohemia. There are coins: 1 (pennies), 5 (nickel), 10 (dime) e 25 (quarter) centavos; 50

(half dollar) and one (dollar). There are banknotes like these: 1, 5 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars. All banknotes are the same colors and the same size/ proportion. *Buy dollars to travel to USA or in the airport; *Accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express,...), and travellers cheque.

United States Postal Service Slogan We deliver for you. TypeGovernamental Governmental Fundao Foundation 1775 Headquarters /Sede475 L'Enfant Plaza, Southwest, Washington, DC. Founder (s)Benjamin Franklin Employees785,929 (2007) IndustryTransport and Logistics ProductsLogistics Services: buy postage stamp in mail,... Billing Some cities $74.973 billion Open 24 hours

Public telephones function/operate with coins. Local connection is 25 cents. The telephones accept coins of the 5, 10 e 25 cents.

The stores vary in their hours. The shops are mostly business start between 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the morning and stays open until 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Relying on local laws, shops may be open Sunday for part of the day. It is common in shopping malls open late several times a week or every weekday. The supermarkets usually stay open until 9:00 pm and convenience stores and restaurants often never closes. Note: banks close at 3:00 pm; most offices closed at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

The culture of the United States is a Western culture originally influenced by European cultures. It has been developing since long before the United States became a country with its own unique social and cultural characteristics such as dialect, music, arts, social habits, cuisine, and folklore. For exemple, the music, films and programs are famous in the world- gained a near global audience.

The culture is ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of large-scale immigration from many different countries throughout its history. Also includes elements which evolved from Native Americans, and other ethnic subcultures; most prominently the culture of African Americans and different cultures from Latin America. Many cultural elements, especially popular culture, have been exported across the globe through modern mass media. It depend on social class, political orientation and a multitude of demographic characteristics such as religious background/exercise, occupation and ethnic group membership.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. Child education is compulsory/obligatory. Compulsory education requirements can generally be satisfied by educating children in public schools, state-certified private schools, or an approved home school program called Homeschooling(2.9% of all children). The spread of compulsory attendance in the Massachusetts tradition throughout America, especially for Native Americans, has been credited to General Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt used techniques developed on Native Americans in a prisoner of war camp in Fort Marion. In most public and private schools, education is divided into three levels: elementary school, middle school (sometimes called junior high school), and high school (sometimes referred to as secondary education).

Declaration of Independence- American system of education grew to be an essential element in our faith that this nation was uniquely the land of opportunity.

Elementary school Preschool4 Kindergarten5 1st Grade6 2nd Grade7 3rd Grade8 4th Grade9 5th Grade10 Middle school 6th Grade11 7th Grade12 8th Grade13 High schoolHigh school ( secondary education) 9th Grade9th Grade (Freshman)14 10th Grade10th Grade (Sophomore)15 11th Grade11th Grade (Junior)16 12th Grade12th Grade (Senior)17 Post-secondary education Tertiary educationTertiary education (College or University)College University Ages vary, but often 1822 (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years) Vocational educationAges vary Graduate educationAges vary Adult educationAges vary

Elementary school teacher average 18 students; Secondary school teacher- average 12 students; The average teacher salary was $62,800 ( 10.000,00 month); The average salary of a first-year teacher was $29,564 ( R$ 5.000,00 month) EUA - Big center of superior education, with 1500 universities.

The economy of the United States is the world's largest national economy. Its nominal GDP(gross domestic product was estimated to be over $15 trillion in 2011. The economy of China is $6 trillion(second place). The labor market in the United States has attracted immigrants from all over the world. Chief crops: wheat, other grains, corn, fruits, vegetables, cotton, beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, forest products, fish. Industry: petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, mining, etc.

Agriculture is a major industry in the United States and the country is a net exporter of food. Exports: US$994.7 billion Agricultural products, industrial supplies, equipment, vehicle, etc. Imports: US$1.445 trillion Agricultural products, industrial supplies computers, telecommunications equipment, motor vehicle parts, office machines, electric power machinery, automobiles, clothing, medicines, furniture, toys.

John kennedy ( 1917-1963) -Young president; -Assassinated. Richard nixon (1913-1994) -Renunciation/Republican; -scandal Watergates. building)

Barack Hussein Obama was born in August 4, 1961- is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Assumed office in January 20, 2009. He won the Nobel Peace Prize 2009 for his extraordinary international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

Where do they work? DOCTOR HOSPITAL TEACHER RESTAURANT COOKHOTEL FACTORY SEAMAN PLANE SECRETARY SHIP RECEPTIONIST UNIVERSITY POSTMAN SHOP POLICEMAN POLICE STATION SHOP ASSISTANT POST OFFICE WORKER HOTEL PILOT LORRY DRIVER OFFICE PRESIDENT WHITE HOUSE

The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota. (left to right) Sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln represent the first 130 years of the history of the United States.

The Statue of Liberty It was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

The White House The residence of the President of the United States of America, and has been for over 200 years. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the USA.

Washington Monument The Washington Monument is an obelisk- shaped building in Washington, D.C. that was built to honor the first President, George Washington. This 555- foot-tall, building in the District of Columbia.

Bald Eagle The bald eagle is a magnificent bird of prey that is native to North America. This majestic eagle is not really bald; white feathers cover its head. The derivation of the name "bald" is from an obsolete English word meaning white. The bald eagle has been the national symbol of the USA since 1782.

Although along the years Arizona began to be populated by other people, 250 years ago this state was only populated by Indians. Nowadays, 9,81% of the North American territory are already only busy for these. With relationship to the culture, this people have traditions many different from the one of the Europeans. *The Indians still continue to be organized and the chosen marriages for the parents; *The babies until they do more or less 1 year they are wrapped up in palm tree leaf with if it roots a blanket;

*The jewels that use are made with some precious stones of blue color that say to have effects healers and that maintain the bad moved away spirits; *The most important animal for the Indians is the eagle. This, for besides to be the symbol of the peace and to get to fly higher than any other animal is also a great hunter; *The Indians have special dances for every occasion( eat, call for the rain, marriages when they pass of children for adolescents

*They believe that when the person dies you/he/she embodies in an animal because the spirit never dies; *They don't take drugstore medicines, because they create these, with medicinal plants.

The flag or The Stars and Stripes. Signification: The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states; The 13 stripes(red and white) represent the thirteen British colonies; Red: value and resistance; White:purity; Blue: justice and persistence; modification:26

Match the colours with their names. blue brown black pink yellow red green orange grey

American football (*) ice hockey Soccer Baseball(*) Created in USA(*)

Curling Ultimate(Frisbee) Water polo Handball

Lacrosse Rugby Cricket Basketball(*)

Look at the picture, then write the word next to the correct number.

horseback riding playing music riding bicycles playing tennis playing baseball golf watching TV playing basketball sleeping roller skating riding motorcycle s playing football ice skating camping walking drawing playing hockey bowling relaxing using a computer

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January NEW YEAR New Year in United States is celebrated on January 1, the first day of Gregorian Calendar. This is a Federal holiday in US. On this day, many people make resolutions to give away bad deeds and renew life with good ones.

*People cover their faces with masks.There is also a tradition to open champagne bottles as the clock strikes midnight on the New Year's Eve. Kiss each other. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr-January 15.

February Presidents Day Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington(writing of the Constitution in 1787), the first President of the United States. It is commonly but erroneously known as Presidents Day. More considered Presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. George Washington

Biography Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, the second child of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Lincoln in Hodgenville, Kentucky. They were respected in the community. The couple had two other children: Abrahams

older sister Sarah and younger brother Thomas, who died in infancy. When young Abraham was nine years old his mother died at age 34 and the event was devastating on him. Sarah encouraged Abraham to read. He undoubtedly read the family Bible and probably other popular books at that time such as Robinson Crusoe, Pilgrims Progress and Aesops Fables. Your family and neighbors considered

him lazy. Lincoln didnt like to kill animals. Therefore, avoided to hunt and fish. Your studies were summarized, in that time, to know to read, to write and to do the four operations. In the state there were shortage of books and paper, and the Bible was probably the only existent book in your parents' house. Lincoln studied her, coming later to enrich your speeches and works written with biblical citations.

The family was Baptists church, which had high moral standards and opposed alcohol, dancing, and slavery. He was lawyer. He died in April 15, 1865.

Valentine's Day Saint Valentine's Day, often simply Valentine's Day, is observed on February 14 each year. The lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery/sweets, and sending greeting cards.

March Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. The most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Characterized by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire, public parades, restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol. People defile with horses in the streets.

According to legend, St. Patrick used the 3-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.

April Easter Day Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Easter customs vary across the Christian world, but attending decorating Easter eggs, a symbol of the empty tomb.

May Day of the Dead Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It includes building private altars using sugar skulls, marigolds(cravo-de- defunto), and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts.

June Day of St. Anthony of Padua Anthony of Padua or Anthony of Lisbon, O.F.M., (born Fernando Martins de Bulhes; 15 August 1195 13 June 1231) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. Though he died in Padua, Italy, he was born in Lisbon, Portugal. Noted expert knowledge of Scripture, he was declared a saint almost immediately after his death and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 16 January 1946.

July Independence Day Independence Day is regarded as the birthday of the United States as a free and independent nation. The holiday recalls the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

August Music festivals In August they can enjoy varied different music festivals, from the classic until the jazz.

September Labor Day Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks/produce coloured flames, water sports, and public art events.

October Halloween Halloween is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day, in honouring the deads. Practice Children go from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, "Trick or treat?"

November Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims to give thanks to God for guiding/direction them safely to the New World.

The feast consisted of fish, ducks, geese, turkey, fruit, vegetables (peas, pumpkin, beetroot, onion) and grains.

December Christmas Day Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural holiday by billions of people around the world.

Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift giving, Christmas music, an exchange of Christmas cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights, nativity scenes, a wreath of flowers, mistletoe/plant and etc.

Their national cuisine is just the agglomeration several cultures. I hate to admit it but Americans eat a lot of fatty foods. Food in the United States is as diverse as the geography and the people that live here. Each region has its particular style of cooking or special dish and an enormous variety of foods and traditions.

Pancakes, french toast, waffles(There are many variations based on the type and shape of the iron and the recipe used), fruit. Coffee is more consumed than tea for children. Often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work.

BRUNCH: is a meal eaten between 10:30 am and 2 pm, as a substitute for both of these meals. Served in family, with friends, in house, restaurant, in the free days or sundays. Foods such as eggs, sausages, bacon, ham, fruits, pastries(pie), pancakes, roasts of meat, seafood salads, soups, vegetable dishes, coffee, juices.

Complete salad, served with breads, soup, sandwich, roasted meat garnished/adorned with potatoes and fresh vegetables. Lunch is usually served around noon.

Meat, fish, potato, salad tempered with these sauces: Green Goddess, Thousand Islands, French Dressing. After 5:00 p.m but before 10:30.

Dessert: ice-cream, pie, wine, milk, coffee, Whisky. Comes at the end of a meal.

Buffalos are similar to cows, but have less fat in their meat. And comes come from Europe but buffalos are native to America. Try buffalo burgers and buffalo steaks wherever you can they are delicious!

Barbecuing is an American hobby, usually done in the backyard or in parks. Charcoal barbecues are the best. We make hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, kebabs, corn, vegetables and more on the grill and its so good!

There are many kinds of pizza. Usually pizza is made with mozzarella cheese but white pizza is different. It used ricotta cheese, a whiter, thicker cheese. You can often find spinach on these pizzas too. They are really delicious!

Chinese food in the US is different than Chinese food in Korea or China but it still tastes great. There are so many delicious dishes, but my favorite is beef and broccoli. You can try them all at the thousands of Chinese buffets across the country. Almost every city has one!

Greek food is amazing, and the most amazing Greek food is the gyro. It is a sandwich made with pita bread, lamb, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber yogurt sauce. Try it with a big Greek salad and youll be very satisfied.

A pretzel is a bready snack. You can get little hard ones (sold next to chips in the snack aisle) or big soft ones. The big soft ones are the best. Go to any mall and look for the pretzel store Aunt Annies.

These are peanuts that are boiled/cooked for at least 8 hours in different spices like soy sauce or chili sauce. They are delicious and soft you can even eat the shell. But, you can only buy them in the South (Florida, Georgia, etc.) and usually only on the side of the road.

There is a world of soft drinks beyond cider and cola. There is Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Club Soda, Ginger Ale, and Root Beer. Root Beer is one of my favorites. A root beer float is made with root beer and ice cream.!

Apple pie, peach pie, cherry pie they are all delicious, but the best is blueberry pie.

Cupcakes is a small cake designed to serve one person. Is comun in children party. Is very practical.

Muffins is a small cakes or cupcakes. Although they usually are not as sweet as cupcakes and generally lack frosting. They may be filled with sweet fillings, such as chocolate, lemons or blueberries.

Bagel with cream cheese and lox (cured salmon) are considered a traditional part of American Jewish cuisine.

Donut (doughnut) is popular in many countries and prepared in various forms as a sweet.

A hot dog is a sausage served in a sliced bun(sweet bread). It is very often garnished with mustard, ketchup, onions and mayonnaise.

Pancakes or crepes are made from flour, milk, and eggs. They are thin pancakes and are usually served with a large amount of sweet or savory filling, ranging from fruit or ice cream, to seafood (in Brazil, most usually ground meat).

French friesCheeseburger

A Caesar salad is a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper.

Maryland Chicken is a dish associated with the U.S. state of Maryland. The food dish consists of fried chicken served with a cream gravy(meat sauce).

Strawberry shortcake is a sweet biscuit and a popular food in the United States around 1850, as a celebration of the coming of summer.

Observe the image and circle the correct name. orange chips bananas eggs apples chicken ham cheese chicken fish pie eggs

chips oranges cheese ham pie oranges cheese eggs cheese chicken apple eggs chips apple fish chicken

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