英美历史文化概况教学课件American History and Cultures.pptVIP

American History and Cultures;Contents Chapter 1 Territory, Climate and Environment Chapter 2 Origin and History Chapter 3 Government, Political Parties and Legal System Chapter 4 Economy Chapter 5 Religions and Faith Chapter 6 Education and Sports Chapter 7 Literature and Arts Chapter 8 Science and Technology Chapter 9 Famous Cities and Sightseeing Chapter 10 American Black ;Chapter 1 Territory, Climate and Environment;2. Territory Districts, States, Counties, Cities and Townships Territories are subdivided into legally administered tracts, e.g., non-sovereign, geographic areas that have voluntarily come under the authority of a government. The contiguous United States, Hawaii, and Alaska are divided into smaller administrative regions. These are called counties in 48 of the 50 states, and they are called boroughs in Alaska and parishes in Louisiana. ;Dependent areas of the United States Several islands in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea are dependent territories of the United States. The Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is administered by the U.S. under a perpetual lease, much as the Panama Canal Zone used to be before the signing of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties and only mutual agreement or U.S. abandonment of the area can terminate the lease. ;Maritime territory of the United States The Government of the United States of America has claims to the oceans in accord with international law. United States protects this marine environment, though not interfering with other lawful uses of this zone. The United States jurisdiction has been established on vessels, ships, and artificial islands. The primary enforcer of maritime law is the United States Coast Guard. International law concerning United States territory The United States is not restricted from making laws governing its own territory by international law. The United States territory can include occupied territory and can also include disputed territ