[American Civilization] Review for final exam

After searching strenuously for the ratification date of the Constitution, I conclude that the date is June 21, 1788 (After 9/13 states ratified it), the date that all 13 states ratified the Constitution is May 29, 1790. The context was that each of the original thirteen states in the United States was invited to ratify the Constitution created in Philadelphia in 1787. The Constitution specified that nine ratifications would be sufficient to consider the Constitution accepted.

1. Here is the material I compiled to facilitate your revision for final exam.
    http://www.mediafire.com/download/i3n25j9yw1nijhw/AMERICAN%20CIVILIZATION-      BAI%20SOAN.rar

2. More downloadable materials
    http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/ebooks.html#axzz2ndClwgps

    To read file .mobi (kindle), download Mobipocket from this site:
    http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/default.asp?Language=EN

3. Materials in Vietnamese
    Try to read them in case you cannot understand some points.
    http://www.mediafire.com/download/y134444njdz8tur/America%20in%20Vietnnamese.rar

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AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

CONSOLIDATION

I.                   GEOGRAPHY

1.      Where is the US on Earth?

2.      How many regions is the US divided into? What is the typical climate of each region?

3.      Where are Great Lakes (5), Mississippi River, Missouri River, Rock Mountain, and Appalachian Mountain, etc.?

4.      Extremes of the US territory: the largest river? The biggest lake? The highest mountain? The smallest/biggest state? the lowest point, etc.

5.      In which state are the following places? Grand Canyon? Golden Gate? Wall Street? United Nations Building? Empire State Building?

6.      How does the geographical location of the US affect its economy? (i.e. advantages and disadvantages of its location to the economy)

II.               HISTORY

1.      Important events in the US history: The American Revolution, The Civil War, the Declaration of Independence, Exploration of the American Continent, The written constitution, September 11, 2011, Barack Obama - the president of the United States, Assassination of John F. Kennedy

2.     Famous American people and their famous sayings: John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Thomas Jefferson, Barack Obama.

III.            GOVERNMENT

1. Branches of the Federal Government. Function of each branch and their relationship?

2.      “checks & balances” system – meaning and operation

3.      Constitution – significance. When was the US Constitution ratified? How many amendments have been made till now? What are the first 10 amendments?

4.      Some basic requirements to be a president candidate. Election requirements.

IV.             ECONOMY

1.      What kind of economy does the US follow? Characteristics of the US economy.

2.      The current economic situation of the US.

V.                EDUCATION

1.      Compulsory schooling age & level

2.      Public school/university vs. Private one

3.      Some kinds of degree

4.      Some kinds of Test

5.      Differences between a college and a university

VI.             ENTERTAINMENT

1.      Typical American sports: baseball, football, basketball,…

2.      Vacationing: some important sights to see in 5 regions

3.      Famous TV Networks and channels

VII.         FOOD AND DRINK

1.      American meals and typical foods and drinks

2.      Americans’ eating disorders

3.      Eating manners and other social etiquette

PS. Password was given in class. Have fun studying.