History
The first European settlement in North America was in 1565.
Slavery was introduced in the country to work on cotton and tobacco plantations between the 17th and 18th centuries.
George Washington established the American Revolution leading the Continental Army to fight against British rule in 1775.
Food/ culture
American has their own Western culture formed from other different cultures such as African, Asian and Native American and, has managed to influence the whole world.
The major crops grown in the country are corn, fruits, cotton, soybeans, sugar and sweeteners, tree nuts, soybean, oil crops, vegetables and rice.
The most popular dishes are apple, hamburger, clam chowder, deep-dish pizza, Texas Barbeque, bagel and lox and, hominy grits.
The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.
Wildlife
Common wildlife animals found in the country include raccoon, American bison, eastern cottontail, plains coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, swift foxes, pronghorn antelope and Franklin’s ground squirrels.
Annual events/ celebrations/ festivals
The events held in the country are New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Ultra Miami, Coachella, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Easter.
Things to see
Grand Canyon National Park is in Arizona is the home to the Grand Canyon.
Yellowstone National Park is a wilderness recreation centre above a volcanic hot spot.
Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Other must-visit places are Central Park, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park.
Interesting facts
The USA has the leading economy and military power in the world.
It is the third or fourth-largest country by area in the world.
It is the world’s third most populous country.
The fourth-longest River system in the world is in the US.
The US is the home to most of the musical artists of all time such as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.
The first black president to be elected in the US was Barack Obama in 2008.
Borders
The US shares land borders with Canada on the north and Mexico on the south.
The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.
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