Columbus discovers America in 1492, and groups of English settlers establish colonies in the following centuries. Slavery becomes widespread by 1750, with 25% of the population enslaved. The American Revolutionary War begins in 1776 and ends in 1783, establishing the United States as an independent nation. However, tensions over slavery erupt into the Civil War from 1861-1865, which concludes with the Union's victory and the abolition of slavery. Key events and figures that follow include both World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr., and symbols of American ideals like the Statue of Liberty.

1. American History
A Brief Introduction

2. Columbus discovers America in
1492.

3. Groups of people from England travel
to America and live there because
they don’t like the king or his laws.

4. Slavery becomes an important part of
the American economy. In 1750, 25%
of people in America are slaves.

6. In 1776, Americans declare
independence from England. The
Revolutionary War begins.

7. The Revolutionary War lasts 9
years, and America is free from
England.

8. In the 1850’s 11 states decide to
leave the country, or secede.

9. In 1860, the Civil War begins.

11. The Civil War ends in 1865, with over
700,000 dead, but with the Union
victory, the country remains whole.

12. 1914—1918
World War I: America loses over
118,000 soldiers.

13. 1939—1945
World War II: America helps to defeat
Japan using the Atom bomb in
Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

15. 1960’s The Civil Rights Movement;
African-Americans are equal citizens
and allowed to vote in the USA.

16. 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. is
assassinated because he believed all
people are equal.

17. Symbols of America
Today…

21. Eagle = Strength, Freedom

22. Statue of Liberty =
Freedom, Hope, and
Friendship between Countries

23. Washington Monument

24. Lincoln Memorial

25. America =
свобода
незалежність
міцність
надія
дружба
гордість
наполегливість

26. America =
свобода Freedom, liberty
незалежність Independence
міцність Strength
надія Hope
дружба Friendship
гордість Pride
наполегливість Perseverance