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US introduction

Learn about the United States, its 275 million population, federal-state structure, and the rights of the 50 states. Discover the settlement history, important immigration waves, and the country's diverse regions and values.

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US introduction

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  1. US introduction • Population 275 million • Federal state • Washington DC • States’ rights • 50 states • Hawaii & Alaska last to join • Neighbors & NAFTA partners • Canada • Mexico

  2. Settlement and immigration • Native Americans • 300 Indian nations • Pilgrims arrive 1620s • Thanksgiving – first harvest • Religious roots • Important immigration waves • Original settlers: British & Dutch • 1840-80 – westward settlement • Germans, Scandinavians, Irish • 1880-1920 – urbanization • Southern & Eastern Europeans • 1970s - 2000 • Central America & Asia

  3. Why did they come? • Push factors • Persecution • Poverty • Pull factors • The Dream • Freedom • Land • A fresh start • The chance to achieve success

  4. The regions Eastern states Southern states Mid-Western states Rocky Mountain states Western states

  5. American values • Freedom • Individualism • Independence • Pragmatism • Belief • The family

  6. Clinton’s final message • Put people first • Keep building those bridges • Never stop thinking about the future

  7. The Election • Al Gore- Democrat • Dems: liberal/left • Clinton’s legacy • the prosperity • the moral issue • the nerd label • Holding the center • taxes - retirement - military spending • gun control - death penalty - abortion

  8. The Election • George W. Bush- Republican • G.O.P: conservative/right • Father, George-- • lost election to Clinton • Governor of Texas • Vague on issues • Likeable • makes gaffes

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