大学英语课件之英美文化8Discovery of the New World.pptVIP

US Chapter 8Discovery of the New WorldColonization of the New WorldAmerican Revolution Warm-upWho first discovered the New World? Why did the French agree to help Americans during the War of Independence? Can you describe the Statue of Liberty? Discovery of the New WorldToday people usually think that it was Christopher Columbus who discovered the New World in 1492.BUT his discovery is actually a rediscovery or effective discovery of America.About A.D.1000, the Norsemen happened to discover America, but their contact did not exert great influence in Europe. WHY? Because Europe was then poor,