The Hispanic Society of America

TAREA 2 : The Hispanicism in the world All the novelties which appeared in Europe during the 16th century, such as new conquered territories, new literature, dances and fashions came from Spain. Soon it became therefore necessary to learn Spanish for commercial and economic purposes. As a result, European countries decided to publish, especially between 1550 and 1670, a large number of Spanish grammars and dictionaries. When the Spanish colonial empire collapsed and the new Hispanic-American republics

Hispanics have always been associated with America. We can easily trace this American-Spanish heritage in such city names as San Francisco, Los Angeles. As for food, people in the streets eat hamburgers and donuts as readily as tostada or tacos. When we look back, we see how Spain and Mexico played a key role in the making of America: Florida was ceded by Spain in 1819; Texas and parts of New Mexico were annexed in 1845; California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and parts of Colorado were ceded by

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ongoing crisis. The most recent phenomenon in US history related to immigration is the passing of a Law in Arizona : see newspaper extract 1. General Distribution 2. To the New World 1600-1776 A) religious B) economic motives 3. To the USA: 1776-1965 A) First massive wave 1840-1860 B) Second wave 1880-1920 C) Religious and racial tensions 4. Immigration reform and the “Great Society” 1965 5. Immigration in a post 9.11 country 1. To the New World The first European

Obama black? On the 4th November 2008, Barack Obama became the first black president of the United States. However born of a white mother of Kansas and a Kenyan father, only his black side is proposed, whereas he is scientifically biracial, or “mixed-race”. Why is he considered black? The media have continually said that Obama became the first black president of the United States but it would be quite accurate to say that he is the 44th president of the United States. Yet the only way consider

New York City is the largest city in the United States, with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world. Located on the country's east coast in New York State, it was founded as a commercial trading post by the Dutch in 1625, and has been the largest city in the United States since 1790. It also served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. Located on one of the world's natural harbors, New York is one of the world's major centers of commerce and finance

On the Threshold of a new world Commentary Introduction Extract from a book by Mark Helprin called Ellis Island and other stories. The passage deals with the arrival of an immigrant in the Usa at Ellis Island. 1st person narrative : “I” The passage can be divided into 3 parts: * Lines 1 to 15 : Physical tests * Lines 16 to 31 : Intellectual tests * Line 32 to the end : The American dream First I’m going to talk about the narrator’s situation, then I’ll show why immigrants

CIVILISATION AMERICAINE | | Chapitre 1 : The current immigration dilemma I) A short reminder: American immigration policy until 1965 Debate: a lot of question about immigration today in US. The existence of the US is linked to the immigration. US created as asylum of a refuge for all the people that were poor, persecuted, etc. ->for a long time the US practiced an open door policy: they welcomed all the people who wanted to go. 19th: They started restricting, limiting immigration

today. With the economic crisis, a big Mac menu is cheaper than vegetables and fruits. The big companies take the lead on low prices. In a day-to-day life people don’t have time to sit down to have a meal. In spite of the government advices, people are more and more sedentary. Indeed, people become increasingly obese, including obese pregnant women who give birth to obese or unhealthy babies. So the question is; what does exactly the government to reduce the obesity rate in USA? Are the Americans

wearing - People kissed and hugged - When the boat sailed off, she could see that her mother was crying and her father was shouting last minute recommendations! 2. a) Quand Dally a émigré à L.A. il y a six ans elle pouvait à peine comprendre l'anglais. b) On était en 1880 et il prenait part à l'aventure; comme il est monté sur le bateau il l'a remarqué. c) Elle portait une longue robe blanche et transportait une valise. 3. a) As I stepped off the boat, I saw my uncle who was waiting for