They had to work without pay on plantation and rights.

Slavery was an important factor of the american civil war, because people wanted to abolish it and fight for their rights.

in 1886 the Supreme Court ruled that facilities for black and white people, such as bus seats, bathrooms and drinking fountains had to be "separate, but equal".

Gradually people began to understand that the situation was no more acceptable, so in 1940 they started to protests against discrimination.

Martin Luther King challenged white supremancy in the 1950s.

Finally in 1964 the Civil Rights Act made segregation illegal and the

Voting Rights Act of 1965 gave all black people the right to vote.

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These migrants developed into different societies and cultures; the Native Americans lived in North America

As result, a lot of Canadianfamilies today have their roots (radici) in Britain and France . Canada became part of the Commonwealth in 1931 and the majority of Canadian speak English as their first language. French is the main language in the Quebec province, but almost half of the population of Quebec can speak both languages.

But the French and the British weren't the first people in Canada -The first inhabitants arrived around 20.000 years ago. Today, 1.6 million in Canada identify as indigenous- that's almost 5% of the population . There are also two sign languages. In the past, Plains Sign Talk was the "lingua franca" of different tribes across central Canada, central and western US and Northern Mexico. It was also used for story-telling and ceremonies.

Today, Canada is a multicultural country with vibrant and modern cities. But more than 20 million tourists visit Canada every year for its vast outdoors -80% of the country is uninhabitated and 42% is forest. visitors can experience the stunning peaks and glacier of the Canadian Rockies, see polar bears on an Arctic Safari, take a dog-sledding trip across the frozen Yukon territory or be amazed at Moraine Lake- the world's most beautiful glacial lake.

Capital: Ottawa

Population: 40 million

Area: more than 9 million square kilometers

In Arizona, there is the Grand Canyon National Park, a World Heritage Site. It is 6 million years old and it was made by Colorado River. The rocks are characterized by many different colours, from red to pink and purple. In this place, you can have a funny day with your family!

In Florida there is the Everglades.

It is a large area of swamp, mangrove forests and river. It's the only place in the world where crocodiles and alligators live together.

You can talk with a Native American tribe called the Seminole.

Don't forget the bug spray!

In california you must visit Yosemite National Park, in winter you can ski and in summer you can swimming in the lakes.

The most famous sught in the park is El Capitan, a vertical rock formation that riser more than 900 meters into the sky.

What park do you want to visit?

Emma Diletta Fiamma

These migrants developed into different scocieties and coltures: The native Americans, the Aztecs and the Maias and the Incas.

In the 16th century Europeans began to arrive in North America; The Spanish colonists occupied the west areas, the French settled in the south and in Canada the dutch and the Germans in the east coast, finally the British colonised almost the entrire eats coast.

In 1773 the British colonies rebelled against Britain because they didn't want to pay any more taxes.

The protest of the "boston tea party" was the beginning of the Americans War of independence. The colonies declared their independence from Britian in 1776. Today the USA is union of 50 states plus Washinton D.C.

The 50 states are rapresented on their falg by the 50 stars and the 13 stripes represent the original colonies.

It is famous for Hollywood, a suburn in the north-west of the city.

People come from all over the world to see the homes of famous stars.

Half an hour's drive from L.A. is Disneyland-the world's first theme park.

It opened in 1955 and today the magic kingdom attracts 16 milion visitors every year!

There are also other important things in L.A. like: The Walk Fame, a famous side walk with the names of the celebrity stars,Santa Monica Pier, a historical pier with an amusement park and Pacific Ocean views, the Universal Studios Hollywood, the Hollywood sign and others...

It is called D.C., meaning District of Culumbia.

D.C. is an indipendent area on the Potomac River and it is the centre of the American government.

At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue you'll find the home and the office of the President- The White House.

Things to do in D.C. include taking a tour of the White House, exploring the monuments and memorials of the National Mall or visiting one of the many museums.

It is surrounded by the Indian and the Pacific Ocean.

Its coastline stretches for almost 37.000 km and it's the longest in the world, with more than 11.000 beaches!

Almost 90% of the population live in cites, wich are mostly located close to the coast. The biggest cities are:

• Canberra, which is also the capital

• Sidney

• Melbourne

• Perth

• Brisbane

Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse societies in the world.

In Australian a quarter of the population was born in other countries and most of the children are migrants or refugees.

The British estabilished it is as a penal colony in the 18th century, but Australia has been the home of indigenous people for around 65.000 years.

Communites keep their cultural heritage alive by passing on their knowledge, arts and ceremonies.

Thanks to its remote location, Australia's wildlife and ecosystem are unique.

For example, the platypus, kangaroo, koala and wombat cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Although it is rich in natural resources whit several tropical rainforest, more than one-third of Australia is actually desertic. T

his arid, dry interior is known as the "Outback".

The most popular part of the Outback for visitors is known as the "Red Centre".

This giant sandstone monolith is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is very sacred to the Aboriginal people.

Its landscapes range from vast deserts and tropical rainforests to coastal reefs and eucalyptus woodlands.

Iconic animals like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats roam the land, while the Great Barrier Reef hosts vibrant marine life, including sea turtles and colorful corals. Australia is also known for its diverse bird species, such as the kookaburra and emu.