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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE USA?

__**Year 5's**__ On the fourth of July 1779, America declared Independence from Great Britain It is now a public holiday celebrated with fire works. Gianni.



Americans own 55 million dogs, and 60 million cats. http://www.syncrat.com/articles/animal-facts-4 kasper

"USA Was discovered by Spain - Christopher Columbus" [|jackguard1]

__**Year 6's**__ The population of the USA is approximatley 305,689,000 By Jasiah =﻿﻿Year 7's =  USA is home for the famous Golden Arches or in other words McDonalds! This kind of goes with Rose's point about Obese people.

The 50 states of America are listed bellow (click on a state to find a bit about it).

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Bellow By Sophie :) (Sorry I cant make it any bigger)

Left: King Kong Right: Empire state building King Kong+Empire State Building=A famous USA Movie

The U.S. dollar is the currency most used in international transactions.
~﻿﻿Grace ~ :) :) :) The American dollars (below) []



__**STUFF BY SARAH:**__

BARACK OBAMA IS A MUSLIM :O

- Sarah

**Year 8’s**

**The first holiday celebrated in the U.S. was the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration in 1889.** **The largest city in the U.S. is Alaska. It covers 3,000 square miles.** **Priscilla** [|http://hubpages.com]

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 34% of adults in America are obese, while the number of obese children in America is at 17% Thats discusting!



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America’s Motto is: “In God we trust.” And The smallest state is Rhode Island.

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**By ROSE**