American Civil War

N’oubliez pas les majuscules aux noms de pays et aux nationalités en anglais. Et surtout, vérifiez que vos adjectifs sont bien placés avant le nom et n’oubliez pas qu’ils sont INVARIABLES. Compréhension 1. It is an extract from an essay 2. • Nationality: American (l. 1) “My first real encounter with the world outside the United States…” • Jobs: – journalist (l. 2) “… I spent several months working for an anti-government newspaper in South Africa.” – teacher (l. 27) “From the classes I’ve taught and experienced

1) We can say the Cold War began in 1947, with the apparition of Truman’s containment policy. In 1950 it was the very end of the Berlin blockade, in which the Russians and the Americans challenged each other by means of Berlin’s people, and which lasted from 1948 to 1949. 1949 is then marked by the division of Berlin in two parts: the RFA at the West, and the RDA at the East. This last one is led by the Soviet Union, whereas the first one is led by the free Western Europe plus America and England

trois mille ans il a servi de pêche et de chasse pour le site côtier Indiens Miwok . Il était tard, un havre de paix pour l'explorateur espagnol Juan Manuel de Ayala, un ranch de bétail, et un poste de l'armée américaine en commençant par la guerre civile . De 1910 à 1940, l'île traité des centaines de milliers d' immigrés , pour la plupart en provenance de Chine. Au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale , les prisonniers de guerre japonais et allemand ont eu lieu sur l'île, qui a également été

UPRISING 1798 1.ORIGINES OF THIS REVOLUTION Since 1691 and the end of the war Williamite, Ireland was especially under the control of a Protestant ruling class established(constituted) by members of the church of Ireland faithful to the British Crown. She(it) managed the majority of the catholic Irish population by an institutional system codified in the penal laws. The Irish Rebellion of 1798, was an uprising against the domination of the kingdom of Great Britain within the kingdom of Ireland

Compréhension 1. It is an extract from an essay 2. • Nationality: American (l. 1) “My first real encounter with the world outside the United States...” • Jobs: – journalist (l. 2) “... I spent several months working for an anti-government newspaper in South Africa.” – teacher (l. 27) “From the classes I’ve taught and experienced abroad...” • Marital status: married (l. 15) “... my wife ...” • Trips abroad: – South Africa (l. 2) “... working for an anti-government newspaper in South Africa.” –

The McCarthyism 1. Origins and context 1.1 Context When McCarthyism appeared soon after WWII, it was during the Cold War era, a time (as you already know) of political, military and economic tension between the USSR and its allies and the United States and its allies. McCarthyism became known as the political practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason to the western allies without the need for evidence. The term is associated with the period in the history of

and non-skilled jobs from developed to developing nations as corporations seek out the cheapest labor - increased likelihood of economic disruptions in one nation effecting all nations - corporate influence of nation-states far exceeds that of civil society organizations and average individuals - threat that control of world media by a handful of corporations will limit cultural expression - greater chance of reactions for globalization being violent in an attempt to preserve cultural heritage

achieved a quiet revolution. In what respects were they a disappointment to themselves. The Labour Government, with their massive victory in 1945, had important expectations for themselves and so did British Citizens. Already, before and during World War II it was felt that things should change in Britain. The conservative government wanted these important matters to return to normal, but it was not what the public wanted. This landslide victory was a fantastic opportunity to achieve the party’s objectives

East — West Relations after 1945 Definition: ‘cold war´ describes the conflict between the USSR and the ‘Western Powers´ in the period following WWII / Period of tension characterized by conflict at diplomatic, economic and all levels short of actual armed conflict between the principals on either side. Origins: breakdown of wartime co-operation between the Allies (Obvious at Yalta and Potsdam conferences) possible to trace as far back as 1917 when the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia led to

S É Q Civilisation et Culture U E From Europe to America N C E Le mythe fondateur des États-Unis 1 Séquence Civilisation et Culture S É Q U E N C E 2 From east to west Western expansion The Native Americans Compétences Compréhension orale A tour of Ellis Island Compréhension écrite Texte 1 : A Boy’s Journey Texte 2 : Dear Mom and Dad Expression orale A Boy’s Journey : présentation orale Dear Mom and Dad, présentation orale. Prononciation