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1、American EconomyPPT制作:PPT主讲: 1Share a video2General introduction3History of American Economy 4Current American Economy目录Now, wed like to share a video for you. (1)It is an economic and technological giant.(2)It ranks first in such fields in such fields as computers technology , space technology , nu
2、clear energy and electronics.(1)Businesses are directly or indirectly owned and operated by private individuals.(2)The federal government is involved in the system by regulating businesses in certain ways.America in the colonial Era three partsThe Civil warThe War of independenceHistory of American
3、EconomyWe can appreciate a video 1. The reason to flee from England is to avoid the religious persecution.2. They Landed in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts.1. In 1773, patriots staged the “Boston Tea Party” in response to the tea tax. 2. They boarded British merchant ships and tossed 342 crates
4、of tea into Boston harbor. 3. British Parliament then passed The Intolerable Acts: A meeting of colonial leaders who opposed British oppression was held in Philadelphia. They urged Americans to disobey The Intolerable Acts and to boycott (抵制) British trade. At the same time, the colonists began to d
5、efend themselves.一Pilgrim Fathers : In 1620, Puritansthe Pilgrim Fathers sailed for Virginia aboard the ship Mayflower. 二Boston Tea Party 三The First Continental Congress held in September, 1774. 1.On April 19, British troops were sent to Lexington and Concord to disarm the American militiamen.2.The
6、first shot in the American War of Independence.1.It was Held in Philadelphia in May 1775 2.Assume the functions of a national government 3Founding Continental Army and Navy under the command of George Washington. Printing paper money and opening diplomatic relations with foreign powers.George Washin
7、gton, a wealthy Virginia planter, was respected as a man of ability and integrity. Once a colonel in the French and Indian War; One of the few Americans with considerable military experience; Led the continental army to the victory of the Independence War.一The Shot of Lexington二The Second Continenta
8、l Congress1.The Declaration of Independence was draft by Thomas Jefferson. 2.On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.1. It dragged on for seven years. 2. Obstacles for the continent3.l army: 4.No enough supplies. 5.Tired and hungry, while British troops fresh and well-equipped. 6
9、. By the middle of December, 1776, the Revolution seemed lost. 三Declaration of Independence 四Process of the War On Feb 4,1861, Abraham Lincoln took office.( a young man & lawyer in Illinois,began his political career by serving four terms in the state legislature and then one term in the House of Re
10、presentatives ,He insisted slavery was evil and should be restricted and ultimately abolished )Challenges Abraham Lincoln faced: 1.prioritykeeping the United States one country2.11 southern states seceded from Federal Union proclaimed an independent nation3. issued the Emancipation Proclamation (解放宣
11、言), granting freedom to all slaves. 4. On April 14, Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth.5. Influence of the Civil War AgricultureManufacturing Industry Service Industry High-tech IndustryForeign TradeNatural factors 1. Vastness of the landLarge areas of level or gently rolling land,
12、especially in the Great Plains, provide ideal conditions for large-scale agriculture. Today the average American farm covers about 460 acres.2. Generosity of nature Only in a relatively small area of the West are rainfall and snowfall so limited that deserts exist. Elsewhere, rainfall ranges from mo
13、dest to abundant, and rivers and underground water allow for irrigation where necessary.Humanities factor1. Large capital investments and increasing use of highly trained labor have also contributed to the success of American agriculture.2. Biotechnology has led to the development of seeds that are
14、disease-and drought-resistant.3. Computer track farm operations, and even space technology is utilized to find the best place to plant crops.4. Researchers periodically introduce new food products and new methods for raising them.What is American agribusiness ?It is a term created to reflect the big
15、, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.The composition of American agribusiness It includes small, one-family corporations; huge conglomerates, multinational firms.The output of American agriculture One-third of the crops are exported to Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. American agricult
16、ure exports are estimated to amount to $143 billion in 2013.The four largest manufacturing industries are: computers and electronic products; chemicals; food, beverage and tobacco; and petroleum products. They account for about 51 % of the U.S. manufacturing GDP.The American service sector involves
17、three categories:1. Services for the affluent include commercial banking, life insurance, real estate and law services.2. Welfare services include health care, education, government and social services.3. Services provided by the poor usually cover two major industries: services to buildings and dwe
18、llings, and retail services, both requiring little skill.Americas high-tech industry ranks first in the world and plays an important role in the country s economic growth. Such as,computers, engineering, information technology and so on.Exports The exports of U.S. goods and services reached an all-time record during 2012, tota
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