英语国家概况IntroductiontoEnglishSpeakingCountries.pptxVIP

Introduction to English Speaking Countries;Ross Katz Hometown: Dayton, OH College: Duke University, 2007 BA in Economics and Public Policy Corporate Strategy Consultant for 3 Years in Washington, DC Favorite Sports to Watch: College Basketball and Professional Football Religion: Jewish Time in China: 3 Weeks Hobbies: Yoga and Mediation, Basketball, Golf, Reading, and Writing Current Project: Learning Chinese 5-year plan: None ;Dad;Duke University: 2010 National Champions;;;Dayton, Ohio;Washington, DC (District of Columbia);The Lincoln Memorial;The Washington Monument;The Capitol Building;The White House;My Office ;Cubicle;Ground Rules;Topics Covered in this Class;Please answer the following…;While you’re at it….;Stand Up ;Soccer (Stand to the Left);Split into groups of four Discuss why you chose your answer Choose one person to speak for the group;Michael Jackson (Left);Split into groups of three Discuss why you chose your answer Choose one person to speak for the group;Which is more interesting to you?;Split into groups of two Discuss why you chose your answer Choose one person to speak for the group;10 Minute Break!!!;British History Until 1750;;Our story begins with the Romans…;Richard I the Lion Heart (also known as The absent king), was preoccupied with foreign wars, taking part in the Crusades and defending his French territories against Philip II France. England became a vassal to the Holy Roman Empire in 1194 as part of a ransom when he was captured King John, Richard’s younger brother, lost the French territories Several barons revolted against him, making him sign the Magna Carta in 1215;Importance of the Magna Carta (1215);Hundred Years War;Monarchs 1500-1642;Origin of the English Civil War (1642-1651);End of the English Civil War and the Restoration;The Glorious Revolution and Bill of Rights;1700-1750;American History Until 1750;Beringia Land Bridge;;3 Ships: the Pinta, the Ni?a, and the Santa María Conquistadores pillaged the land for gold and materi