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Manhattan  in NewYork The aircraft carriers of America Now evevrything is changed THANK YOU ALL Powerpoint Templates Page * Powerpoint Templates Page * Powerpoint Templates The history of America Introduction The Discovery of America The War of Independence The American Civil War Westward Expansion The Great Depression The Discovery of America Columbus found new mainland In 1492, Columbus landed at one of the Caribbean islands and called the local people Indians. Colonial Era C The English and French settlers occupied many colonies.With the outbreak of war,brutal Negro Trade prevailed in the U.S The map of the Unite States in that period 1607-1733 Boston Tea Party 波士顿倾茶事件ton Tea Party 波士顿倾茶事件 倾茶事件  Boston Tea Party  Background In 1773, British government passed a new lawthe Tea Act. Slogan “No taxation without representation” Time December 16, 1773 Event A group of Americans threw 342 boxes of tea into Boston Harbour(波士顿港）.  The War of Independence Time On October 19, 1781 Result The British soldiers were forced to surrender. Consequences George Washington became the first President. The 4th of July became the national holiday of America the Independence Day. The colonial period of the United States1607-1733 The Declaration of Independence  On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress officially declared independence and formed the United States of America by adopting the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson（托马斯·杰斐逊）of Virginia. (July 4 is celebrated as the nations birthday.) The declaration of independencet All men are created equal and are endowed with unalienable rights to life,liberty,and the pursuit of happiness. Government are instituted for the purpose to protect these right. People have the right to abolish government Influence Opposed the feudal rank system and the absolute power of emperor. Jefferson summarized Lockers thought essence