英美概况Americanhistory[1].pptVIP

英美概况(2)American History Discovery of the New World The first Americans: the Indians Discoverer: Christopher Columbus Time: 1492 Renamed: 1499, by Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci Christopher Columbus The Colonial Time Time: 1607---1733 The first colonial city: Jamestown (later became Virginia) Later 13 colonies were established Colonists: Poor peasants Persecuted puritans Colonies: New England: industry and commerce Southern parts: plantations Mayflower The War of Independence Time: 1775---1783 Backgrounds: development of the economy of the colonies; Oppression of Britain Prelude: