United states of America History and Places of Interest

History

„Native Americans“ migrated from Asia First European settlers came in 15th century British colonies were established in this area US was officially founded on July 4, 1776 – British colonies declared their independence The war between colonies and their allies – France and Spain – against Britain ensued In 1783, America won

In 1789, the US drafted the constitution and George Washington became the first president America expanded greatly in 19th century America bought Louisiana from France, Alaska from Russia The southern states tried to leave the union, they formed Confederate States of America, which led to the Civil war (1861 – 1865) North won and ended slavery

America kept expanding after the Civil war – Cuba, Philippines Gradually more states were added, current number is 50 United States fought in both world wars side by side Britain and France USA became one of the superpowers (USSR was the other one) after the second world war and followed by 40 years of Cold war

In response the United States launched the War on Terror On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda terrorists struck the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. In response the United States launched the War on Terror Iraq war War in Afghanistan Nowadays, America is one of the most dominant country with one of the largest economy in the world

Places of Interest

Niagara falls Between the state New York and Ontario 3 different falls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls 52 m high

Yellowstone National Park World‘s first national park It is yellow because of sulfur A lot of geysers, hot springs thermal lakes Black bears, deer, bison live there

Denali National Park In Alaska Highest mountain of North America – Mount McKinley Unspoiled, pure nature Home of grizzly bears, wolfs, moose

Mount McKinley

Grand Canyon Northern Arizona One of the great tourist attractions in USA Carved by the Colorado River Over 1,6 km (1 mile) deep 466 km (277 miles) long

Golden Gate Bridge It connects San Francisco and Marin County Completed in 1937 Symbol of SF Its red-orange color is because of better visibility 2737 m long

Golden Gate Bridge

Las Vegas Nevada Capital of gamble Biggest and famous casinos Strip clubs

Las Vegas Nevada Capital of gamble Its a city of biggest and famous casinos, giant hotels, strip clubs

White House The White House in Washington, DC is the official residence and office of the President of the United States Built in the end of 18th century

Hollywood It is a district of Los Angeles, California Hollywood is famous because of the film industry and because of the big sign (picture)

Statue of Liberty Liberty island, New York Liberty Enlightening the World is the whole name It refers to the French help in the Independence war in 1776 It is a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad

Empire State Building It is the most famos skyscraper on Mannhatan, New York City Completed in 1931 It is the symbol of the New York panorama It was the tallest building in the world for 40 years

Empire State Building

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