英语国家概况Chapter(3)课件.ppt

英语国家概况Chapter-8;Chapter 8 History;America Between 1600-1900;I. America in the Colonial Era;Pre-colonial period;In ancient times ,the Bering Strait was tied together ,it was possible for the Indians to walk from Asia to Alaska about 12,000 years ago. ;The Discovery of the New World;The new continent;colonial period ;The Founding of the 13 Colonies;Mayflower;The 13 colonies;;The conflict between England and its colonies;colonists’ slogan;Points of American War of Independence; American War of Independence; American War of Independence;Form a state （ 1776年7月4日）;Form a state （ 1776年7月4日）;The contents of the Declaration of Independence;The Declaration of Independence;The Declaration of Independence;The Declaration of Independence;The Declaration of Independence;What’s the significance of The Declaration of Independence?;Treaty of Paris巴黎条约 （1783年）;The Civil War (1861~1865);Do you know the origin of American slavery system?;South----- slavery economy 1. American slavery existed after the first immigrants from Europe founded their settlements. 2. In the South, the land was abundant and suitable for farming,and the planters had to manage their plantations using black African slaves, who were regarded as the property of the planters. 3. They could be bought, sold and were often treated cruelly. ;North----- capitalist economy 1.There is a growing demand for labor to work in factories. 2.Northerners supported the abolition of slavery, because they wanted to get slaves from the South. 3.They asked the government to finance the building of railways and roads. ;South----- Agricultural economy (plantations) 1.The abundant land was suitable for farming and the planters had to manage their plantations using black African slaves. 2.Black slaves could be bought, sold and were often treated cruelly. 3.The Southerners advocated free trade so that they could purchase cheaper goods from foreign countries.;The causes of the Civil War 1)