Summary English 8 - USA History & Culture: American History, Massachusetts, Thanksgiving

This detailed summary for teaching English provides a comprehensive overview of US history and culture, with a particular focus on Massachusetts and national holidays. Ideal for presentations, tests and understanding American backgrounds. An overview of the key topics included: Summary of American history: From Columbus (1492) to the Pilgrims (Mayflower, 1620), the Revolutionary War (Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence) to the moon landing (1969) and immigration via Ellis Island. State of Massachusetts: Facts about size, capital Boston, economy (“The Brain State”) and famous sports teams (Celtics, Red Sox). Plimoth Plantation: The lively museum village that shows the lives of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. Thanksgiving: The origins, traditions and controversy surrounding the festival from today's perspective. State of California: Facts, urban problems and an insight into agriculture using strawberries as an example. Grammar: The rules of indirect speech (reported speech). Life between two cultures: advantages and disadvantages of growing up in two cultures. Perfect for: Students who need to prepare for topics such as “American History,” “Thanksgiving,” or the states of Massachusetts and California. Includes all important data, facts and critical discussions.