The document provides a brief overview of American history from the first Native American tribes, the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the establishment of the first 13 states and flag, the addition of more states, wars fought by America at home and abroad, the writing of the Constitution, periods of turmoil and change, and a depiction of a modern first in the 21st century. It poses questions throughout to engage the reader in recalling key facts and events.
The document provides a brief overview of American history from the first Native American tribes, the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the establishment of the first 13 states and flag, the addition of more states, wars fought by America at home and abroad, the writing of the Constitution, periods of turmoil and change, and a depiction of a modern first in the 21st century. It poses questions throughout to engage the reader in recalling key facts and events.
The document provides a brief overview of American history from the first Native American tribes, the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the establishment of the first 13 states and flag, the addition of more states, wars fought by America at home and abroad, the writing of the Constitution, periods of turmoil and change, and a depiction of a modern first in the 21st century. It poses questions throughout to engage the reader in recalling key facts and events.
The First Americans When the explorers from Europe came to the American shores, they found the land occupied by the Indians. There where many different tribes, and they controlled the land. Little by little the Indians were forced off of their land as more and more people from Europe arrived. Many tribes still exist today, and live on reservations. No longer called Indians, but Native Americans, can you name a tribe? The Pilgrims The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. They were among the first settlers. Can you tell me what Holiday we still celebrate that was started by the Pilgrims? Why was that holiday started? Revolt The citizens of the 13 colonies decide they want to govern themselves. They want freedom to become their own country. Can you tell me what country they revolted from? What was the name of the war that they fought against that country? What was the name of the first president of the Untied States? The First 13 The first American flag had 13 stars and stripes. Can you tell me why? Can someone name those first 13 states? How many stars does the flag have today? As the Country Grew
As the population grew more states
where added to the union War
Our Country experience war: Here
on our soil and across the ocean. Can you name the war on American Soil? The War on fought across the ocean? The Constitution
The document that joins us
together as a country Click to add text Through Change and Turmoil
Our country has faced many
turbulent times, but we have remained as one united country. Can someone tell me what is depicted in this photo? The 21st Century At the age of 240 years old, America still stands today as one country. The country as survived many changes, in technology, and still more to come. We have cell phones, social media, and a fast moving technology. There is a first depicted in this photo. What is that first?