CHAPTER 5 LESSON 2 “The Land of New Beginnings”

Why did the United States form? “A New Nation” 1. The Colonies protested England’s laws and taxes. 2. The American Revolution took place, where a fight happened to overthrow the government. 3. Colonial leaders meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to write and sign the Declaration of Independence.

Capitals of the United States Capital was New York City, New York Capital was Philadelphia 1800-Present Capital is Washington, D.C.

Why did immigrants come to the United States? 1. To find jobs 2. To own their own land 3. To escape war and other hardships 4. Hoped to find a better life

What ports did most Europeans come through when arriving at the United States? Ellis Island located in New York

Famous Immigrants  Alexander Graham Bell  Andrew Carnegie  Albert Einstein  Madeleine Albright

Immigrants Coming to the United States  Different Language  Different Culture  Effects them from getting jobs and making money TTraining or classes to teach them about American heritage. What problems might immigrants face when coming to the U.S.? How could these problems be solved?

Review over Lesson 2 1.Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired? 2.What two Northeastern cities were capitals of the United States before Washington, D.C.? 3.List all the reasons why immigrants came to the United States?