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Americans in the thirteen colonies wanted to be free of British

rule. General George Washington led the colonists in the
Revolutionary War The American colonists won the war, and the colonies became
the United States of America. The Constitution became the
highest law of the land, and George Washington became the first
President. President Abraham Lincoln freed the
slaves in the Emancipation Proclamation. The United States grew to be one of the great powers in the
world.
Geography
The U.S. borders both the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans and is bordered by Canada and Mexico
It is the third largest country in the world by area and has a varied topography
Like its topography, the climate of the U.S. also varies depending on location. It is considered mostly
temperate but is tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska,
Cuisine
Seafoods have been in the United States since pre-Colonial times. Native American ate fish and other
seafood in those times.
Pizza is based on the traditional Italian dish which was brought to the U.S. by Italian immigrants. It varies,
however, based on the style and development region.
In the Southern United States, fried chicken is extremely popular, though it is eaten everywhere.
The hamburger most likely first appeared in the 19th or early 20th century.
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The
modern hamburger was a product of the culinary needs of a society that was rapidly changing due to
industrialization, and therefore, people had less time to prepare as well as to consume meals.
Economy
The United States of America is the world's largest single national economy
The U.S. dollar is the currency most used in international transactions and is the world's foremost reserve
currency
The United States has one of the world's largest and most influential financial markets
ARTculture
The United States of America is an ethnically and racially diversecountry as a result of large-scale
migration from many ethnically and racially different countries
American artists primarily painted landscapes and portraits in a realistic style
American music styles and influences (such as country, jazz, rock and roll, rock, hip-hop, rap) and music
based on them can be heard all over the world. Music in the U.S. is diverse. It includes African-American
influence in the 20th century.
The cinema of the United States, often generally referred to as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on
cinema across the world since the early twentieth century
People
Americans are raised with a can do mentality and to believe that they can achieve anything, from world
champion horseshoe pitcher to President of the United States of America. They think that if they dedicate
enough energy to it they can have a bigger house, more intelligent children
Infrastructure
general, the United States has an excellent infrastructure. Some areas of the country have aging or over-
burdened roadways and utility systems, but the nationwide infrastructure is capable of supporting the
needs of the economy.

Roadways connect all 50 states and 90 percent of all major cities and towns are serviced by expressways.
The sheer size of the United States necessitates a vast highway network so that goods can be transported
throughout the country

politics
The President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. They are elected by the
American citizens every four years in democratic elections. They also appoint people who will work in
different departments that focuses on special areas for the country
n each state there are governors. They are in charge of their state. They make and pass bills that would
become laws in their countries. There are also two senatorswho represent their state in congress. There
are also representatives who represent a district in their state and also represent them in congress.
Education
School attendance is mandatory primary and secondary levels
Students have the options of having their education held in public schools, private schools, or home
school. In most public and private schools, education is divided into three levels: elementary
school, junior high school (also often called middle school), and high school. In almost all schools at these
levels, children are divided by age groups into grades. Post-secondary education, better known as
"college" in the United States, is generally governed separately from the elementary and high school
system.
Holidays
Third
Monday in
February
Washington's
Birthday
Washington's Birthday was first declared a federal holiday by an 1879 act
of Congress. The Uniform Holidays Act, 1968, shifted the date of the
commemoration of Washington's Birthday from February 22 to the third
Monday in February. Many people now refer to this holiday as "Presidents'
Day" and consider it a day honoring all American presidents. However,
neither the Uniform Holidays Act nor any subsequent law changed the
name of the holiday from Washington's Birthday to Presidents' Day.
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July 4
Independence
Day
Celebrates Declaration of Independence, also called the Fourth of July.
Fourth Thanksgiving Traditionally celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest.
Thursday in
November
Day Traditionally includes the consumption of a turkey dinner. Traditional start
of the holiday season.
Healthcare
The market-based health insurance system in the United States has caused a human rights crisis that
deprives a large number of people of the health care they need. The most visible problem is the 50
million people without health insurance
While immigrants are generally healthier than the average citizen upon arrival in the United States, their
health tends to deteriorate the longer they remain in the country.
Tourism
Tourism in the United States is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic
tourists yearly
Today, there exists a wide range of tourist attractions in the United States such as amusement parks,
festivals, gambling, golf courses, historical buildings and landmarks, hotels, museums, galleries, outdoor
recreation, spas, restaurants and sports.
White House Las Vegas Strip Florida Keys Niagara Falls Grand Canyon
Fashion and dress[edit]

A pair of blue jeans
Main article: Fashion in the United States
Fashion in the United States is eclectic and predominantly informal. While Americans' diverse cultural
roots are reflected in their clothing, particularly those of recent immigrants, cowboy hats and boots and
leather motorcycle jackets are emblematic of specifically American styles.
Blue jeans were popularized as work clothes in the 1850s by merchant Levi Strauss, a German-Jewish
immigrant in San Francisco, and adopted by many American teenagers a century later. They are worn in
every state by people of all ages and social classes. Along with mass-marketed informal wear in general,
blue jeans are arguably one of US culture's primary contributions to global fashion.
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Though informal dress is more common, certain professionals, such as bankers and lawyers, traditionally
dress formally for work, and some occasions, such as weddings, funerals, dances, and some parties,
typically call for formal wear.

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