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一．Mississippi River (p9) The system of the gulf: the Mississippi River: A. the longest ,the most important river B. 6262 kilometers long from Great Lakes to the Gulf of MexicoC. “father of waters” or “old man river”D. its tributaries form an important inland navigation and irrigation systemE. It is of the greatest rivers in the world.F. It has many tributaries, among which the Missouri and the Ohio are two of its largest ones.二．New England(p18)A. New England consists of six states: Maine, New Hampshire Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut B. New England is Featured with mountains, valleys and rivers.C. Industries: a. not a farming area due to the poor soil. Most New Englanders, are working in factories today b. good at making watches clocks, shoes clothing, leather goods tools for industryc. fishing center: advantageous location and some of the best fishing watersD Massachusetts has the largest population and is the most important one E. Boston, the capital, is a leading port, and financial and cultural centerF. Rhode Island is the smallest state in size and the most densely populated state of the U.S.A.三．Wall Street(p35)It is America’s financial nerve center.It is the symbol of American monopoly capitalism.New York Stock Exchange is across the street.The world famous New York Stock Exchange is diagonally across the street.It is the nation’s largest organized market for stocks and bonds.四．The Declaration of Independence1. Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” called on the people to take up arms to fight for independence.2. On July 4th, 1776, The Declaration of Independence was passed, and July 4th became the National Day.3. Importance of the Declaration:A. Encouraged the struggling peopleB. Far-reaching influence in world history4.Results A. They were beginning to show more interests in a common causeB. They must go ahead to win their independence by war 五．The American War of Independence(p66)1. The beginning of the warA. Time: 1775-1783B. At beginning