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1、Travelling EnglishGo to the USAA BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF USAcountry name conventional long form: the United States of Americaconventional short form: the United Statesabbreviation: USA or USNick name : Uncle SamAMERICAN FLAGthe 50 stars on behalf of 50 states.13 red and white stripes represent the 13

2、pieces of colonization.TIMELINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY1492 Christopher Columbus sails from Spain and discovers the New World. 1620 - English citizens, searching for religious freedom and reform, leave England and settle at the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts.1775 - The American Revolutionary War begin

3、s.1776 - The thirteen colonies declare independence from Britain. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Ben Franklin write a draft for a Declaration of Independence.1776 - George Washington is placed in command of the Continental Army. 1783 - The U.S. is officially recognized as a free and independent c

4、ountry around the world.1789 - George Washington is sworn in as the first president of the United States.1800 - Thomas Jefferson is elected president.1803 - Jefferson negotiates the Louisiana Purchase with Napoleon from France. 1804- 1806 - The Lewis and Clark expedition across the new Louisiana lan

5、ds is a success. 1849 - Gold is discovered in California. 1860 Abraham Lincoln is elected president. 1861 The American Civil War begins. 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation becomes law. Slavery is abolished and slaves are legally declared free. 1865 The American Civil War ends and the Union is preser

6、ved. 1917 The United States joins Britain and France in World War I.1929 The stock market crashes and Great Depression begins. 1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and the United States enters World War II. 1948 The Cold War begins. 1950 The United States enters the Korean War. 1961 The United States off

7、icially commits to the Vietnam War 1963 President John F. Kennedy is assassinated. 1991 The Cold War officially ends as the Soviet Union breaks apart.TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE USAAs one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, The United States boast an amazing amount of tourist

8、destinations ranging from the skyscrapers of New York and Chicago, the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska to the sunny beaches of California, Florida and Hawaii. Times Square, the most bustling square of New York, is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs.1.TIMES SQUARE

9、, NEW YORK CITY, N.Y2. THE LAS VEGAS STRIP, NEVADALas Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment.3. D3. DISNEYISNEY W WORLDORLD S S M MAGICAGIC K KINGDOMINGDOMWalt Disneys original theme park features eight themed lands with classic Disney characters, favorite attractions, live entertainment, and parades.