History of the United States of America

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THE FACTFILE OF THE USA Washington is the capital of the

THE FACTFILE OF THE USA

Washington is the capital of the

USA
New York is the biggest city.
The official language in USA is American English.
The president of the USA is Donald Trump
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The current population of the United States of America is 325,215,345

The current population of the United States of America is 325,215,345 as of Sunday, October

29, 2017, based on the latest United Nations estimates.
The United States population is equivalent to 4.3% of the total world population.
The U.S.A. ranks number 3 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.
The population density in the United States is 35 per Km2 (92 people per mi2).
The total land area is 9,147,420 Km2 (3,531,837 sq. miles)
83.4 % of the population is urban (270,683,202 people in 2017)
The median age in the United States is 37.8 years.

THE FACTFILE OF THE USA

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PUT THESE EVENTS IN ORDER (WRITTEN) World War I War of

PUT THESE EVENTS IN ORDER (WRITTEN)

World War I
War of Independence
Great Depression
American

Civil War
The start of expansion to the West
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NATIVE AMERICANS Before colonization, there were about 10 million people, in

NATIVE AMERICANS

Before colonization, there were about 10 million people, in over

200 tribes.
By 1865, only 300,000 remained.
forced off their land
many died from diseases brought by the colonists
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In 1788, 13 colonies become the United States of America.

In 1788, 13 colonies become the United States of America.

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By 1796, a few more states have been created.

By 1796, a few more states have been created.

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America buys Louisiana from France in 1803.

America buys Louisiana from France in 1803.

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By 1837, new states have been created around the Mississippi.

By 1837, new states have been created around the Mississippi.

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By 1850, Oregon and California become states. 1843: One thousand people

By 1850, Oregon and California become states.


1843: One thousand people

travel to Oregon
1848: USA wins Texas in the Mexican War
1849: California gold rush
1862: A new law gives free land to settlers
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By 1912, all states except Alaska and Hawaii have been created.

By 1912, all states except Alaska and Hawaii have been created.

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VIETNAM WAR (SECOND INDO-CHINA WAR) (1964 - 1975)

VIETNAM WAR (SECOND INDO-CHINA WAR) (1964 - 1975)

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OTHER WARS Other wars that America has been involved in since

OTHER WARS

Other wars that America has been involved in since World

War II include:
Korean War (1950 - 1953)
Gulf War (1990 - 1991)
Kosovo War (1999)
Iraq War (2003)
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COLD WAR After World War II, there were two superpowers: USA

COLD WAR

After World War II, there were two superpowers: USA and

USSR
democratic USA, communist USSR
There was constant tension, but never actual war:
both built up their military power
spied on each other
provided money and support to groups in Korean, Vietnam, Middle East, etc
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AMERICA AS A SUPERPOWER After the USSR collapsed in 1991, USA

AMERICA AS A SUPERPOWER

After the USSR collapsed in 1991, USA became

the only superpower.
USA refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gases
USA attacked Iraq without UN approval