The United States of America

The United States
of America
It is a union of 50 states

Mainland USA
48 states
Texas
Colorado
California
New York

Alaska
Hawaii
Mainland USA

Alaska
Mainland USA
Hawaii
~132 islands

Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
west
east

> 320 million people
live in America
Americans

People ran away to America
from persecution for political or religious beliefs
in their native countries.
all racial and national groups
3rd largest country

Official language
English is the most commonly spoken language.

Stars and Stripes
the current
50 states
the 13 original British colonies
The colonies were originally controlled by the UK.

On the 4th of July 1776
the Declaration of Independence was issued, establishing the United States of America.
Independence Day

The capital
Washington, D.C.
D.C. – District of Columbia

Washington, D.C.
(the capital)
Washington
(a state)

The President
the head of state
the head of government
elected for four years

The currency of the United States is
the US …
dollar

Questions

What American state is located in the far north-west of North America?
It is Alaska.

What is the flag of the USA called?
It is called the
Stars and Stripes.

Why is Independence Day important for Americans?
Independence Day is important because on the 4th of July 1776 the USA became independent
of the UK.