美国经济英语(课堂)课件.ppt

1、1American EconomyPPT制作：PPT主讲：2 1Share a video2General introduction3History of American Economy 4Current American Economy目录目录3Now,wed like to share a video for you.4(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.5America in the colonial Era three partsThe Civil warThe War of independenceHistory of American

3、 EconomyWe can appreciate a video 6一Pilgrim Fathers:In 1620,Puritansthe Pilgrim Fathers sailed for Virginia aboard the ship Mayflower.1.The reason to flee from England is to avoid the religious persecution.2.They Landed in what is now Plymouth,Massachusetts.二Boston Tea Party 1.In 1773,patriots stage

4、d the“Boston Tea Party”in response to the tea tax.2.They boarded British merchant ships and tossed 342 crates of tea into Boston harbor.3.British Parliament then passed The Intolerable Acts:三The First Continental Congress held in September,1774.A meeting of colonial leaders who opposed British oppre

5、ssion 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 defend themselves.7一The Shot of Lexington1.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.二The Second Continental Congress1.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 w

7、ith foreign powers.George Washington,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.8三Declaration of

8、Independence 1.The Declaration of Independence was draft by Thomas Jefferson.2.On July 4,1776,the Declaration of Independence was signed.四Process of the War 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 we

9、ll-equipped.6.By the middle of December,1776,the Revolution seemed lost.9On 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 Representatives，He insisted slavery was evil

10、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(解放宣言),granting freedom to all slaves.4.On April 14,

11、Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth.5.Influence of the Civil War 10AgricultureManufacturing Industry Service Industry High-tech IndustryForeign Trade11Natural factors 1.Vastness of the landLarge areas of level or gently rolling land,especially in the Great Plains,provide ideal condit

12、ions 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 modest to abundant,and rivers and underground water allow

13、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 disease-and drought-resistant.3.Computer track farm operati

14、ons,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.12What is American agribusiness?It is a term created to reflect the big,corporate nature of many farm enterprises.The composition of

15、 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 agriculture exports are estimated to amount to$143 billion in 2013.13The fou

16、r 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.14The American service sector involves three categories:1.Services for the affluent include commercial banking,li

17、fe 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 dwellings,and retail services,both requiring little skill.Americas high-tech industry

18、 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.15Exports The exports of U.S.goods and services reached an all-time record during 2012,totaling$2.2 trillion.The most important products for export ar

19、e office machines,household appliances,transportation and communication equipment,chemicals,textile,metal manufacturers,petroleum products,paper and other products made from wood and rubber.Imports America takes in the largest percentage of imports in the world.The major imported products are crude oil,engines,electronic equipment,vehicles,etc.16In light of its tremendous influence on the world economy,the growth and decline of the U.S.foreign trade volume,to a large extent,affects the trend of the world economy.conclusion17FOR WATCHING