14战前美国.pptVIP

Chapter 14 The American and British Significant Events Before the End of World War II America The American War of Independence The American Civil War The UK The Magna Carta The Hundred Years War The Wars of the Roses The Enclosure Movement The Industrial Revolution The Chartist Movement The USA and the UK World War I World War II The American Significant Events Before the End of World War II Learning Focus The American War of Independence --- the war --- the first three US president The American Civil War World War I World War II Warm-up Activities Skimming and scanning (the USA) when? why? who? what’s the background? Result? where did the first shot begin? what is the turning point of the war? when were the first and second continental congress held respectively? who’s the first president of the USA, what’s his contribution to the nation? who is Thomas Jefferson? List some important deed he has done to the nation. 14.1.1 The American War of Independence Background Reason Process The declaration of independence Background The establishment of the British colonies when: 1607－1733 where: along the Atlantic ocean how many: 13 who: British emigrants why: The awakening amd Renaissance of European countries and the development of education The growth of capitalism The formation of the American nation (共同地域、统一市场、通用语言) British colonial oppression and exploitation(剥削) By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America had developed a similar American pattern in politics, economy and cultural life and enjoyed the same frontier environment. The English people and Europeans had become Americans and they were ready to separate themselves from the Old World. British colonial domination Control all the trade 1763 three important decisions 1765 the Stamp A