UNITED STATES OF AMERCIA (USA)

HISTORY
INDEPENDENDE OF THE UNITED STATES AMERICAN
The tensions between the settlers and the
British during the 1760s and 1770s led to the
War of Independence, which extended from
1775 to 1781. On June 14th, 1775, the
Continental Congress, meeting in
Philadelphia, established a Continental Army
under The command of George Washington.
Proclaiming that "all men are born equal" and
endowed with "certain inalienable rights,"
Congress adopted the Declaration of
Independence, drafted largely by Thomas
Jefferson, on July 4, 1776. In this date, they
celebrate The Independence Day of the
United States. In 1777, the articles of the
Confederation established a weak confederal
government that operated until 1789.
Following the British defeat by US, assisted by French and Spanish forces, the United
Kingdom recognized its independence and sovereignty over the territory east of the
Mississippi River.

GEOGRAPHY:
The surface of the United States is
approximately 7,700,000 km.
Alaska, which is separated from the
continental United States by
Canada, is the largest state in the
country, with 1 500 000 km. Hawaii,
occupies an archipelago located in
the central Pacific, southwest of
North America, covering little more
than 16 000 km. After Russia and
Canada, it is the third or fourth
largest country in the world by total
area (land and water), ranked just
above or below China.
HABITS AND TRADITIONS
The people of the United States are usually
quite welcoming, calm and friendly; usually
worry about leaving a good impression
and take good care of their guests, are
also correct and neat enough patriots,
because they always show the love for
their flag and their homeland. As for
interpersonal relationships, Americans often keep a considerable distance from
talking, as well as avoid too much physical contact. As for the personal treatment,
they accustom to shake hands as a way of greeting.

American people drink a lot of coffee-cappuccino and espresso are really

popular. They drink a lot of beer too men and women.

American people the newspaper everywhere on the train, on the bus, at

the bus stop. And the newspapers are really big!

The woman watches cooking programmes on TV every day,

They usually eat fast food, and unhealthy because they don`t have time.

The car is the most used means of transport in

the United States, and it is customary to leave
tips according to the treatment of the drive
A popular phrase in the United States is that of
"time is money"
MAIN FESTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

THANKSGIVING DAY

Is the most important day as a nation in the

United States and is celebrated the fourth
Thursday of the month of November,
Generally in this celebration they gather around
a table family and friends to share a banquet.
The traditional main course for dinner is a large
roasted or baked turkey, accompanied with a
filling made of corn bread and sage.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

United States Independence Day is the national

holiday that is celebrated on July 4 in the United
States. This day marks the signing of the
Declaration of Independence in 1776 in which the
country proclaimed its formal separation from the
British Empire. It is usually celebrated with many
outdoor activities such as parades, baseball games,
fireworks displays, parades, barbecues, fancy dress
parties, fairs, picnics and family gatherings
TOURISTIC PLACES

Times Square is visited by

approximately 39,200,000
tourists per year. The main
centre of the area is the square,
at the junction of Broadway with
7th Avenue. In Times Square we
can find bars, restaurants,
theaters, museums, and others.
Times Square is the liveliest
area of Manhattan and a
favourite place to have dinner
and have a drink.

Central Park is the largest urban park

in New York and one of the largest in
the world. It is more than 4 kilometers
long and 800 meters wide. It is the
second most visited place in the
world: approximately 38,000,000
tourists per year. Thousands of
activities can be enjoyed here, from a
visit to the zoo or walking around
there.

The Liberty Statue is the most

famous symbol of New York.
Gustave Eiffel, who is the Eiffel
Towers creator, participated in
its design. This monument,
whose height is 46 meters, is
located in Liberty Island. It is
necessary to go in Ferry to visit
it. You must buy the tickets
online few weeks before to get
to the viewpoint. It is open every
day except December 25th.
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

The United States is the world's

oldest surviving federation. It is
a constitutional
republic and representative
democracy, "in which majority
rule is tempered by minority
rights protected by law". The
government is regulated by a
system of checks and
balances defined by the U.S.
Constitution, which serves as the
country's supreme legal document.

In the American federal system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of
government: federal, state, and local. The federal government is composed of
three branches: Legislative Power, Executive Power and Judicial Power.

For now the president of the

United States is Barack Obama.
On November 9 were celebrated
the last United States presidential
elections was celebrated on
November 9th, and Republican
Donalp Trump won his opponent,
Democrat Hillary Clinton. Donalp
Trump will be named president of
the United States on January 20,
2017.