美国概况
Part One Geography
Chapter IIPopulation
Exercises
New York is the largest state in the US.(T/F)
Why is the U.S.A.called “Melting Pot”?
Answers
F (Alaska)
Because the U.S.A.is country where there are many different races, and these races mixed and aimilated after they
immigrated into this country “Melting Pot” just signifies this mixture and aimilation.
Chapter VReligion in the U.S.A.
Exercises
The popular American belief is___
A.part-time working
B.self-made man
C.manual labor
D.being extravagant
The largest religious group in America is___
A.Roman CatholicsB.Protestants
C.OrthodistsD.Presbyterians
the American spirit of “do-it-yourself”:
Answers
BB
the American spirit of “do-it-yourself”:
People are proud of doing everything by themselves.Most of the American families seldom hire people to do housework though they are rich.They try to do what they can do, such as housework, gardening and they enjoy doing them.
Part twoHistory
Chapter IColonization of North America
Exercises
The history of the U.S.is generally agreed to have begun in the year of ____
A.1620B.1607C.1776D.1492
The turning point of the War of Independence was the Battle of ___in 1777.
A.YorktownB.Saratoga
C.Bunker HillD.Lexington
Lexington Fire was the ___of American War of Independence
A.turning pointB.endingC.causeD.prelude
Answers
BBD
Chapter IVThe American Civil War(1861-1865)
Exercises
Abraham Lincoln
In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president, an anti-slavery president.He played a very important measures.One
was the Homestead Bill, the other was Emancipation Proclamation in every field.In 1864, he was reelected president.He was aainated in April 13,1865.He saved the Union and most Americans considered him a great national hero.Homework
Why was there the New Deal program? What was it? And how did it aid the recovery of the American economy? What important measures did Abraham Lincoln take during the Civil War? How do you evaluate them?
Chapter VThe U.S.Imperialism and the First World War
Exercises
The first imperialist war took place between theU.S.and ___in 1898.
A.BritainB.FranceC.SpainD.Mexico
The “Big Stick” Policy was advanced by President___.
A.Theodore RooseveltB.Franklin Roosevelt
C.William MckinleyD.Thomas Woodrow Wilson
President Franklin D.Roosevelt proposed a well-knownpolicy called___ to save the economic situation.
A.the Open Door PolicyB.the New Deal
C.Good Neighbor PolicyD.the “Big Stick”
AnswersCAB
PartTheresociallife
Chapter IIICustoms and Traditions
Exercises
Easter:
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon, in March or in April.It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus.The custom of dying eggs is very popular among children.The main meat on Easter Sunday are lamb and ham.
Thanksgiving Day:
It falls on the fourth Thursday of November.It is a holiday on which God is thanked for the crops which have been safely gathered.
Abraham Lincoln
In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president, an anti-slavery president.He played a very important
measures.One was the Homestead Bill, the other was Emancipation Proclamation in every field.In 1864, he was reelected president.He was aainated in April 13,1865.He saved the Union and most Americans considered him a great national hero.
