Presentation English (Independence Day)

1. Zahra Herroelen & Tania Nyanguile
4ecB

2.  Freedom is very important
 Democracy and liberty → the national pride
 Reflected everywhere in the country
 The Statue of Liberty
 National Day

3.  Independence
 England conquered America
 America wanted to loosen of England
 The war ended and America was liberated
 July 4th ↔ Fourth of July
 The only free day

4.  June 1776
 Signed on July 4th that year
 Very important
 Symbol of their freedom
 The birth of the Independent of the US
 Disagreement about the date
 July 4th since 1777

5.  1801 → Thomas Jefferson
 National entrance
 Politcal history but also strong politcal content
 The Civil War

6.  Long and serious history
 Serious ceremonies are speeches are held
 A festive and free day
 Nobody stays home
 Barbecue and picnic
 Concerts and festivals

7.  Fireworks are a tradition
 Comparable to Queensday
 Tourists from Europe
 Plenty to do on July 4th → the country is turned ‘upside down’
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs_v869Myd4

8.  Parades and fireworks
 In belgium
 Spread over several holidays
 Fireworks → New Year’s Eve
 Parades → Carnival
 Barbecue is not a tradition
 Many differences

9.  Not many
 Spare ribs
 The Peppermill in Zoutleeuw
 Celebrate as True Americans

10.  They are closed
 Important day → go celebrate
 A few exceptions