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Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWPart TwoPart TwoENTERUnit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWI. Fast Roads in the U.S. II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownIII. Cliffs NotesIV. Civil WarV. BeethovenVI.VI. USA Today Background InformationBackground InformationUnit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWI. Fast Roads in the U.S.I. Fast Roads in the U.S.The end of Fast Roads in the U.S. Highways: connect citiesSuperhighways: a road with six or more lanesInterstate highways: connect cities in different statesFreeways: roads within a cityExpressways: fast roads in or near citiesTurnpike: pay money before you use itUnit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownTo be continued on the next page.LocationThe heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country is Lancaster County. It is located in south central Pennsylvania, one and half hours west of Philadelphia. Most of the Amish Country attractions are in Lancaster County, and almost all of the local Amish people live here as well.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownPeople Amish The Amish are a religious group who live in settlements in 22 states of the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. The oldest group of Old Order Amish, about 16,00018,000 people live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish stress humility, family and community, and separation from the world. Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownAmishs beliefsThe Amish was part of the early Anabaptist movement in Europe, which took place at the time of the Reformation. The Anabaptists believed that only adults who had confessed their faith should be baptized, and that they should remain separate from the larger society. They also believe in non-resistance and basic Bible doctrines.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownAmishs lifestyleThese people as a whole are not as materialistic as modern society today. They do not use electricity or modern conveniences.Amish men have beards, but not mustaches. Most Amish are trilingual: dialect of German, High German and English. Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownAmishs lifestyle Old Order children attend one-room schools through the eighth grade. They are a private people who believe God has kept them together. They are a strong example of a community that supports and cares for its members. They are a people apart; they are also a people together.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownAntique shopping (Para. 2)Pennsylvania Dutch town is called “Sunday Antiques Capital of the United States”. Over 3,000 antique dealers gather here to display and sell their merchandise.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownHere, youll find over 240 factory outlet stores featuring name brands and quality merchandise prices at reduced prices.Outlet shopping (Para. 2)Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownScenery Amish oldest meeting houseHand-made quiltsUnit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWThe end of Pennsylvania Dutch Town.II. Pennsylvania Dutch TownII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownScenery Covered bridgeThey ride their horse and buggy and have a slower-paced lifestyle.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWIII. Cliffs Notes III. Cliffs Notes The end of Cliffs Notes.Cliffs notes are a series of reference books written to help undergraduate students to understand and appreciate important literary works.With such notes, students dont have to read the work itself and be able to write papers and take exams.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWIV. Civil WarIV. Civil WarThe end of Civil War.Civil War was the war from 1861 to 1865 fought between the northern and southern states.The Civil War battlefield mentioned in paragraph 2 is the battlefield of famous Gettysburg battle in July, 1863. At Gettysburg, Union army defeated Confederate army. This victory is the turning point of the Civil War. After the campaign, on November 19, President Lincoln delivered the well-known Gettysburg Address.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWV. BeethovenV. BeethovenThe end of Beethoven.Lugwig Van Beethoven is one of the greatest composers in the world.His famous symphonies include:No. 5 (Fate)No. 6 (Pastoral)No. 9 (Choral)Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWVI. VI. USA TodayUSA TodayThe end of USA Today. USA Today is one of the most popular daily national newspapers serving the interest of a general public in the United States.Unit 5 Quick Fix Society BTLEWPart TwoPart TwoThis is the end of Part Two. Please click HOME to visit other parts.