Full name: Ha Thi Nam

Group 20C
      1.What do u know about the first white colonists in America? Why
did they go there? In which way did Puritanism influence American
culture?
The first white colonists in America was the immigration from Asia. The
first movements began probably 25000 years ago when Siberian tribes,
in search of new hunting grounds or of refuge from pursuing enemies,
crossed over the Bering Strait to Alaska.
Puritanism influence American culture
In 1620:The second English settlement in Massachusetts founded by
English puritans who separated themselves from the Church of England.
+Followed the doctrine of John Calvin & wanted to purify the church of
England.
+Believed that human beings were predestined by God before they were
born.
+Some were God's chosen people while others were predestined to be
damned to hell. No church nor good works could save them.
+The sign of being God’s elect- success in his work or prosperity in his
calling.
+argued that everyone must read the Bible to find God’s will & establish
a direct contact with God.
=> These beliefs had great impact on American culture.
2. What do u know about the American Revolutionary War & the
Declaration of Independence?
- Early 1760s: 13 English colonies in North America developed a similar
American pattern in politics, economy and cultural life.
- In 1756, England and France began to fight the Seven Years' War,
known in America as the French and Indian War.
+ English government invested soldiers & money in North America &
won a great empire=> 1763 :The Peace of Paris, signed in between
Britain & France, gave Britain title to Canada and all of North America.
•        American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) -The War of
Independence
Causes:
+ British wanted to supply the motherland with raw materials.
+ Asked high tax from Americans =>Disagreed=>War broke out in
1775
-        War brothers fighting: British soldiers
-        against brothers
British fighted agains Americans
(left England &settled down in Virginia in 1607)
-        Some “White” Americans refused the war, came to Canada &
became first British settlers in Canada.
Declaration of Independence
•        July 4, 1776 : Congress adopted Declaration of Independence
drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
•        The document declared that:
+ All men are equal;
+ They were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty
& the pursuit of happiness.
•        It explained that the philosophy of governments: the power of
governments came from the consent of the governed;
•        & purpose of governments were to secure the right mentioned
above.
•        The theory of politics and  guiding principles of the American
Revolution came from John Locke- an English political philosopher in 
the 17th cent.
•        1781: the War ended in with the victory of North Americans.
•        1783: signed the Peace Treaty, Britain had to recognize the
independence of the United States.1783: signed the Peace Treaty, Britain
had to recognize the independence of the United States.