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Discovering New Hampshire: History, People, and Literature

Explore the rich history, notable figures, and literary inspirations of New Hampshire, including its capital, religious aspects, and geographic location. Learn about the state's significance in American mass media and publications like the New York Times.

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Discovering New Hampshire: History, People, and Literature

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  1. American studies New Hampshire Students:Andrew Chukardin Aleksandra Nesterko Valeriya Hohlenkova Teacher: Galina Kulpina Pärnu Vene Gümnaasium 2011

  2. New Hampshire: People and Places

  3. Whatourstudents would like toknowabout New Hampshire.

  4. Our questions What can I learn about New Hampshire in American mass media (namely in the “New York Times”)? Canyounamesomeoutstandingpeopleofthestate? Whatisthemainreligiousconfessionin N.H.? Isthisstatefamousforitsliterature? Whatcanyoutell me aboutthehistoryof N.H.? Whereisthisstatesituated? Whatisitscapital? Whowerethefirstpeoplesettledinthis part ofthecountry?

  5. Whereisthisstatesituated? Whatisitscapital? • New Hampshire  is a state in the New England region of thenortheastern United States of America. • The city of Concord is the capital of the state of New Hampshire in the United States.

  6. Whowerethefirstpeoplesettledinthis part ofthecountry?

  7. Whatis thehistoryofNewHampshire? • New Hampshire was one of the thirteen colonies that rebelled against British rule during the American Revolution. By the time of the American Revolution, New Hampshire was a divided province. It was the first state to declare its independence.

  8. Whatisthemainreligiousconfessionof NewHampshire?

  9. Isthisstatefamousforitsliterature? • Many novels, plays and screenplays have taken place in New Hampshire. The state has played other roles in fiction, including: • Peterborough is the inspiration for the town of Grover's Corners, in Thornton Wilder's play Our Town. • The novelPeyton Place was inspiredbyGilmanton, New Hampshire. • John Knowlesbasedthe Devon School in A Separate Peace on the Phillips ExeterAcademy in Exeter. • The prepschool in John Irving'sThe World AccordingtoGarp was also based on the Phillips ExeterAcademy.

  10. Canyounamesomeoutstandingpeopleofthestate? Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867 - 1944) American composer and pianist.

  11. Canyounamesomeoutstandingpeopleofthestate? Philip Edmund Booth (1925 - 2007) American poet and educator.

  12. Canyounamesomeoutstandingpeopleofthestate? • John Langdon (1741 - 1819) A politician.

  13. Whatcan I learnabout New HampshireinAmerican mass media?

  14. By ABBY GOODNOUGH New Hampshire Budget Gap Fuels Fight Over Gambling By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE Republicans Battling in New Hampshire. Main articlesin New York Times about New Hampshire. New Hampshire: Early Release for Farmer By ABBY GOODNOUGH By TRIP GABRIEL A Celebratory Road Trip for Education Secretary Yesterday’s Gadfly, Today’s Political Boss By ABBY GOODNOUGH

  15. Thank You for Attention!

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