The Presidents carved on Mount Rushmore II. Gymnázium Pavla Jozefa Šafárika Kód ITMS projektu: Názov projektu: Kvalitou vzdelávania otvárame brány VŠ Vzdelávacia oblasť: Jazyk a komunikácia Predmet Anglický jazyk Ročník, triedy: VIII.OA Tematický celok: Reálie anglicky hovoriacich krajín Vypracoval: Ing. Diana Matisová Dátum: 08/2015

Obsah 1.George Washington 2.The American Revolution – The War of Independence Video 4.Quick Quiz 2

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5 the 1st President of the United States -Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia -he lost his father at age 11 and his half brother, Lawrence, took over that role -Washington's mother was protective and demanding, keeping him from joining the British navy as Lawrence wanted -was schooled entirely in Colonial Virginia and never went to college -he was good at math

66 GEORGE WASHINGTON His Career -He was in the military from before being elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in He spoke against Britain's policies and became a leader in the Association. -From he attended both Continental Congresses. -He led the Continental Army from during the American Revolution. -became the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797

77 GEORGE WASHINGTON Historical Significance -Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army He led the Continental Army to victory over the British. -He believed in a strong federal government which greatly influenced the nation during his eight years in office. By declining a third term, he set up the precedent of a two-term limit.

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Boston Massacre, 5th March In 1770 in a riot in Boston, British soldiers killed 5 Americans

99 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Boston Tea Party, December In protest against taxes on tea, a party of about 50 citizens of Boston, disguised as Indians, attacked 3 English ships in harbour – threw boxes into the sea - The first open act of violence against the English

10 -Following the Boston Tea Party, in 1774 the first Continental Congress met in Philadelphia – the first unofficial American government – they agreed the secret military training to prepare the people for armed resistance 1774 The 1st Continental Congress THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

Shots in Lexington -The first shots of the War were fired in Lexington against „Redcoats“ – (Americans called English soldiers) – they were trying to seize an illegal store of arms at Concord. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

12 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE The 2nd Continental Congress -Met again in Philadelphia, but this time as an openly rebellious body – organized American troops about Boston into the American Continental Army – commander: George Washington

, July 4th The Declaration of Independence -The Congress on 4th July 1776 signed the Declaration of Independence and appointed George Washington as the commander-in-chief. -The author of the document – Thomas Jefferson THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

14 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE The War of Independence -In the first years of the war Washington´s army suffered several defeats NEGATIVES soldiers lacked discipline and military training, quality of officers was poor, shortage of food and clothing, Americans had not navy, American colonies were jealous of one another POSITIVES They fought in their own, vast land, had revolutionary army, English fought 3000 miles from home

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16 -The war continued to the South, Americans suffered many defeats, but they won the last battle, which was decisive – the English Commander, Lord Cornwallis, surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, The war was practically over, but King George III. refused to acknowledge defeat for another 2 years -The peace treaty was finally signed in 1783 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Yorktown, Virginia

17 GEORGE WASHINGTON ACTIVITY - Discuss Washington's quotes:

18 GEORGE WASHINGTON ACTIVITY - Discuss Washington's quotes:

19 GEORGE WASHINGTON ACTIVITY - Discuss Washington's quotes:

20 VIDEO LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON Watch the VIDEO

21 QUICK QUIZ Answer the questions: 1.Which presidents are carved on Mount Rushmore? 2.When and where was Washington born? 3.When did Washington become the president? 4.What do you remember about his life? 5.What happened in Saratoga? 6.When was the War of Independence? 7.What was the main reason of the War of Independence? 8.How did the War of Independence end?

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