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At last they saw land. Columbus was certain that the lands he had discovered were part of India,

were sold by the tsar to the United States.

Russians were the first Europeans

and he called these islands the West Indies.

In the second half of the 19th century all the American possessions of Russia

to settle in north-west America.

It was called America after Amerigo Vespucci,

a traveller who left a description of some places he had seen there.

Not until later was it understood that Columbus had discovered

though they have nothing in common with the real Indians - inhabitants of India.

The people living there have been called Indians since then,

a new part of the world.

It was called America after Amerigo Vespucci,

a traveller who left a description of some places he had seen there.

Not until later was it understood that Columbus had discovered

a new part of the world.

Some of the Indian peoples had a highly developed culture

before the arrival of the Europeans.

It was called America after Amerigo Vespucci,

with large towns.

There were great states

a traveller who left a description of some places he had seen there.

Some of the Indian peoples had a highly developed culture

before the arrival of the Europeans.

The Spanish conquerors robbed

before the arrival of the Europeans.

There were great states

and killed the natives without mercy.

Some of the Indian peoples had a highly developed culture

with large towns.

In the second half of the 19th century all the American possessions of Russia

though they have nothing in common with the real Indians - inhabitants of India.

The people living there have been called Indians since then,

were sold by the tsar to the United States.

At last they saw land. Columbus was certain that the lands he had discovered were part of India,

and he called these islands the West Indies.

The Spanish conquerors robbed

with large towns.

They were enslaved,

their states destroyed, their towns ruined.

There were great states

and killed the natives without mercy.

The people living there have been called Indians since then,

and he called these islands the West Indies.

Not until later was it understood that Columbus had discovered

though they have nothing in common with the real Indians - inhabitants of India.

At last they saw land. Columbus was certain that the lands he had discovered were part of India,

a new part of the world.

They were the Angles,

the Saxons and the Jutes.

In 1066 the Normans,

and the Anglo-Saxons formed the English people.

As the years passed, the Normans

a people who came from the north of France, conquered England.

When the flag was introduced in 1606, it was known simply

as "the British flag" or "the flag of Britain".

But by 1674, while formally referred to as "His Majesty's Jack",

it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.

The word 'jack' was in use before 1600

to describe the maritime bow flag.

One theory goes that for some years it would have been called just "the Jack",

or "Jack flag", or "the King's Jack".

The word 'jack' was in use before 1600

it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.

But by 1674, while formally referred to as "His Majesty's Jack",

to describe the maritime bow flag.

The word 'jack' was in use before 1600

appeared in 1625.

The first use of the name "Union"

was commonly flown in this position.

By 1627 a small Union Jack

to describe the maritime bow flag.

The first use of the name "Union"

to describe the maritime bow flag.

The word 'jack' was in use before 1600

as "the British flag" or "the flag of Britain".

When the flag was introduced in 1606, it was known simply

appeared in 1625.

The first use of the name "Union"

as "the British flag" or "the flag of Britain".

When the flag was introduced in 1606, it was known simply

but it is not universally accepted that the "Jack" of "Union Jack" is a reference to such a jack flag and is only an educated guess.

One view is that "Union Jack" should be used only for the flag when it is flown as a jack (a small flag flown at the bow of a ship),

appeared in 1625.

The current design dates

in many Commonwealth Realms.

Whether to use "Union Flag"

or "Union Jack" is a matter of debate.

It retains an official or semi-official status

from the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.

Historically, the flag was used

in many Commonwealth Realms.

The current design dates

from the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.

It retains an official or semi-official status

throughout the former British Empire.

The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack,

but still beneath the cross of St George.

The new design added

is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

This saltire is overlaid on the saltire of St Andrew,

the red saltire cross of St Patrick's Flag for Ireland.

The arrangement has introduced a requirement to display

to prevent "colour next to colour", a heraldic imperative.

The current flag is blazoned Azure, the Crosses Saltire of St Andrew and St Patrick, quarterly per saltire, counterchanged Argent and Gules,

the flag "the right way up".

The additional white stripe is added (as with the St George's cross)

the latter fimbriated of the second, surmounted by the Cross of St George of the third, fimbriated as the saltire.

This saltire is overlaid on the saltire of St Andrew,

the red saltire cross of St Patrick's Flag for Ireland.

The new design added

but still beneath the cross of St George.

The current Union Flag dates from 1 January 1801 with the Act of Union 1800,

which merged the Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

The Irish saltire is arranged counterchange with the saltire of St Andrew,

– and it has been the "White House" ever since.

In 1834, in order to hide the marks of the fire, the brown stone walls of the president's home were painted white

so the white is always on the clockwise side of the red.

Not far from the Capitol is

the Library of Congress.

Not far from the Capitol is

– and it has been the "White House" ever since.

In 1834, in order to hide the marks of the fire, the brown stone walls of the president's home were painted white

and some of the buildings, including the Capitol and the house of the president, were set on fire.

It is said that in 1812 when England was at war with America, the British captured the city,

the Library of Congress.

The White House, the residence of the president,

the Library of Congress.

There is a law in Washington against building structures higher than the Capitol;

is the oldest public structure in the capital and one of the most beautiful.

Not far from the Capitol is

therefore it presents different appearance from New York with its sky-scrapers.

Not far from the Capitol is

therefore it presents different appearance from New York with its sky-scrapers.

There is a law in Washington against building structures higher than the Capitol;

but it is very important as the capital of the USA.

Washington is not a very large city,

the Library of Congress.

Washington is not a very large city,

therefore it presents different appearance from New York with its sky-scrapers.

There is a law in Washington against building structures higher than the Capitol;

but it is very important as the capital of the USA.

George Washington chose the place located midway

to keep at close touch as possible between the states.

Washington was founded in 1791 and it became

the capital of the United States of America.

George Washington chose the place located midway

to keep at close touch as possible between the states.

Washington is not a very large city,

but it is very important as the capital of the USA.

Washington was founded in 1791 and it became

the capital of the United States of America.

George Washington chose the place located midway

to keep at close touch as possible between the states.

The most important cities of the USA are: New York, San Francisco,

Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and others.

The capital of the United States

is Washington.

The population of Washington

whose name was George Washington.

It was named in honour of the first President

is over 3 million.

Accordingly, the day on which final separation was officially voted was July 2, although the 4th,

had resolved that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.”

The Capitol, where the Congress meets, is a very high

the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted, has always been celebrated in the United States as the great national holiday–the Fourth of July, or Independence Day.

It explained why the Congress on July 2 “unanimously” by the votes of 12 colonies (with New York abstaining)

and beautiful building with white marble columns.

Accordingly, the day on which final separation was officially voted was July 2, although the 4th,

and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

The Declaration of Independence in U.S. history, document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776,

had resolved that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.”

It explained why the Congress on July 2 “unanimously” by the votes of 12 colonies (with New York abstaining)

the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted, has always been celebrated in the United States as the great national holiday–the Fourth of July, or Independence Day.

The Declaration of Independence in U.S. history, document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776,

had resolved that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.”

It explained why the Congress on July 2 “unanimously” by the votes of 12 colonies (with New York abstaining)

and the 13 stripes represent 13 original English colonies, which in 1776 became free and independent of England.

The 50 stars – white on a blue field represent the 50 states

and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

The 50 stars – white on a blue field represent the 50 states

and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

The Declaration of Independence in U.S. history, document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776,

and the 13 stripes represent 13 original English colonies, which in 1776 became free and independent of England.

The flag of the United States is called

'Stars and Stripes'.

Much later, in 1949 it was officially proclaimed an independent state,

are still working together toward a solution

The two governments.

was a colony of Britain.

For seven centuries Ireland

the Irish Free State or Eire.

It gives the Republic of Ireland a voice in the administration of Northern Ireland,

and Irish governments made a new political agreement on Northern Ireland, the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

In November 1985, the British

to find a political solution to the Northern Ireland problem.

Since trouble started in Northern Ireland in the late 1960s there have been a number of attempts

and the Irish government recognizes that there will only be a united Ireland, if a majority of people in Ulster agree to it.

Since trouble started in Northern Ireland in the late 1960s there have been a number of attempts

and Irish governments made a new political agreement on Northern Ireland, the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

In November 1985, the British

to find a political solution to the Northern Ireland problem.

They believe that British withdrawal

from Ireland is the only way to achieve peace.

But certain forces of both the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland are for the reunification of the country,

the Irish Free State or Eire.

As a result of the hard struggle of the Irish people for independence the larger part of Ireland (26 counties)

against social deprivation which is at its worst among Catholics.

Much later, in 1949 it was officially proclaimed an independent state,

gained the status of a British dominion in 1921.

As a result of the hard struggle of the Irish people for independence the larger part of Ireland (26 counties)

gained the status of a British dominion in 1921.

Much later, in 1949 it was officially proclaimed an independent state,

the Irish Free State or Eire.

The industrial north-east (Northern Ireland with its 6 counties).

was retained by Great Britain as its smallest component

Northern Ireland contains six of the nine counties of the historic province of Ulster

was a colony of Britain.

Due to the colonial policy of Great Britain

and that is why the name ‘Ulster’ is sometimes used as equivalent to Northern Ireland.

For seven centuries Ireland

the Irish nation was forcefully partitioned.

Northern Ireland contains six of the nine counties of the historic province of Ulster

was a colony of Britain.

Northern Ireland is

the smallest component of the United Kingdom.

For seven centuries Ireland

and that is why the name ‘Ulster’ is sometimes used as equivalent to Northern Ireland.