Do you know the answer to the following questions?
When was America “discovered”?
Do you know why it is called America? If not, try to find out.
Why did the first immigrants from Europe come to America?
The American Revolution
Pre reading activity:
1.
Explain the following words:
union colony taxation
representation empire blockade
export import
2.
Watch the film “The Patriot” about the American War of Independence. It will give you some ideas about the conflict between England and the English colonies in America and how these colonies formed a new nation, the USA.