1. United states of America
History and Places of Interest

2. History

3. „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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Places of Interest

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

9. 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

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

11. Mount McKinley

12. 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

13. 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

14. Golden Gate Bridge

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

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

17. 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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Empire State Building

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