Welcome to the United States
General facts History Thanksgiving Geography Sports and culture
History
1607: Jamestown, the first English colony in North America, is founded by Captain John Smith.
1492: Christopher Columbus discovers America by accident.
1621: To thank the Natives (the Wampanoag tribe), the English settlers invited them to a dinner. It was the first Thanksgiving.
1620: Another English colony is founded in America. Its name is Plymouth colony.
1600's-1776: the British were controlling America.
1775-1783: the Americans decided to declare war to the British to become independent.
1776: The United States declare their independence with the Declaration of Independence.
1783: The British recognise the American independence.
General facts about the USA
The United States of America are located in North America.
Washington
English = the principal language)
The bald eagle
"In God We Trust" = the motto
332.4 million people
Joe Biden
The Star-Spangled Banner = national song
Kamala Harris
Dollars ($)
Thanksgiving
The 4th Thursday of November
It is a Bank holiday
FOOD =
roasted turkey
gravy sauce
mashed potatoes
pumpkin pie
cranberry sauce
green beans
Map
- USA = the 3rd largest country
in the world
- New York = the most populated city in the U.S
(8.4 million inhabitants)
Sports and culture
The most popular sports in the U.S
Baseball: Baseball is the 2nd most popular sport in America and the 7th most popular sport in the world. This sport is also known as the United State’s national pastime.
American football: American Football is the most popular sport in America. Football is more Popular in the South of America, Like Texas, Florida, and California. With the attraction of money and fame, football is the most popular sport in America.
Basketball: Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the USA after Football & Baseball. Basketball competitions are organized under the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA has produced some greatest basketball players like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Hockey: It is the 4th most popular sport in America. Hockey is more popular in the North of America. In North America, the National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men’s hockey and the most popular. With the introduction of artificial ice rinks, hockey has today become one of the most popular pass-time indoor sport.
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Welcome to the United States
General facts History Thanksgiving Geography Sports and culture
History
1607: Jamestown, the first English colony in North America, is founded by Captain John Smith.
1492: Christopher Columbus discovers America by accident.
1621: To thank the Natives (the Wampanoag tribe), the English settlers invited them to a dinner. It was the first Thanksgiving.
1620: Another English colony is founded in America. Its name is Plymouth colony.
1600's-1776: the British were controlling America.
1775-1783: the Americans decided to declare war to the British to become independent.
1776: The United States declare their independence with the Declaration of Independence.
1783: The British recognise the American independence.
General facts about the USA
The United States of America are located in North America.
Washington
English = the principal language)
The bald eagle
"In God We Trust" = the motto
332.4 million people
Joe Biden
The Star-Spangled Banner = national song
Kamala Harris
Dollars ($)
Thanksgiving
The 4th Thursday of November
It is a Bank holiday
FOOD =
roasted turkey
gravy sauce
mashed potatoes
pumpkin pie
cranberry sauce
green beans
Map
- USA = the 3rd largest country
in the world- New York = the most populated city in the U.S
(8.4 million inhabitants)Sports and culture
The most popular sports in the U.S
Baseball: Baseball is the 2nd most popular sport in America and the 7th most popular sport in the world. This sport is also known as the United State’s national pastime.
American football: American Football is the most popular sport in America. Football is more Popular in the South of America, Like Texas, Florida, and California. With the attraction of money and fame, football is the most popular sport in America.
Basketball: Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the USA after Football & Baseball. Basketball competitions are organized under the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA has produced some greatest basketball players like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Hockey: It is the 4th most popular sport in America. Hockey is more popular in the North of America. In North America, the National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men’s hockey and the most popular. With the introduction of artificial ice rinks, hockey has today become one of the most popular pass-time indoor sport.