《大三上学期英美概况 .pptVIP

II. Early Settlements in America 1. the settlement in Virginia: 1607, adventurous gentlemen and business people for gold → tobacco growing → two events:(P37) 1) the first meeting of an elected legislature, a brilliant example of self-government of Americans; 2) 20 Negroes as servants brought into American by Dutchmen, enslavement began. What is the reason for puritans to flee from England?(P36) Where and when did the English settle first? Where did they land first? 4.?the Quakers settlement in Pennsylvania (1681): Quakers religious beliefs: 1) everyone had an inner light and God was in everyones soul and heart; 2) born equal and not sinful → behavior: a. living a simple life, with thrifty and self-denial; b. refusing all forms of war and following a passive resistance; c. encouraging the spirit of liberty and equality What’s Quakers’ contribution to the country? III. The American Revolution and Its Independence (I) War-process: 1774-1775-1776-1781-1783 (II) the independence of 13 colonies What’s the significance of the Constitution? Political Parties Democratic Party Republican Party 3.1 The Federal Government Government Judicial Branch Executive Branch Legislative Branch Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 3.2 The executive branch Departments White House Functions of The President Qualifications of The President President and Scandal 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile . Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 3.2.1 Departments White House The executive branch consists of 14 departments and many independent agencies； Cabinet is formed by department heads—secretaries； source of advice and assistance to the president President is chief of the executive.