【北京美国中心活动】缅怀过去，展望未来：美利坚合众国的历史回顾与未来愿景第一场：变革的动力，12月9日，周二， 下午3：00

Commemorating the Past While Celebrating the Future: Historical Reflections and Future Visions for these United States

Session I: “Impetus for Change”

缅怀过去，展望未来：美利坚合众国的历史回顾与未来愿景

第一场：变革的动力

12月9日，周二，下午3：00, 

December 9, Tuesday, 3:00pm

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Join us at the Beijing American Center for a series of engaging seminars to foster a deeper understanding of two and a half centuries of U.S. history, from its foundational ideals to its ongoing challenges. We will reflect on the enduring principles of liberty and self-governance while confronting the difficult tests that continually test the nation's promise.

Session I: “Impetus for Change”

A central catalyst for American independence was the British government's attempts to impose taxes on the American colonies without granting them direct representation. "No Taxation Without Representation" became a rallying cry, symbolizing the colonists' belief that their fundamental rights were being violated. In this session, we will discuss the different acts which highlighted the colonists' concerns as well as other restrictions on trade, all of which sparked the lead-up to a conflict, giving birth to the American experiment.

In this session participants will read excerpts, listen to audio, hear from the presenter, and most importantly, share their own ideas and thoughts on the materials provided, reflecting on and examining this important part of U.S. history.

Don't miss this chance to engage with former English Language Fellow Matthew Jellick, explore the vibrant, complex, and evolving story of the continuing American experiment!

Speaker’s Bio: Matthew Jellick holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from the University of Southern California (USC) and has been teaching internationally since 2009. A former English Language Fellow (Ethiopia: 2014 – 2016) and English Language Specialist (Djibouti: 2022, 2023), Mr. Jellick likewise has extensive experience in China and has taught at the university level here for over eight years, in both Shenzhen and Beijing, where, in both locations, he has been named, “Teacher of the Year”. Working inside as well as outside the classroom, Matthew has presented at conferences in Asia, Africa, and America, with a focus on teacher development and how we can transmit good practice so that it continually benefits students. Matthew works under the motto that “Learning is Lifelong and Worldwide”.

The program will be conducted in English.

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北京美国中心公众活动须知Note for Beijing American Center (BAC) Public Program Participants

• 请携带有效的并有照片的身份证件原件进入北京美国中心, 证件复印件或照片将不被允许。

  You must bring a valid physical photo ID in order to enter the Beijing American Center (BAC), copies or pictures of IDs will not be accepted.

• 请勿携带笔记本电脑。便携式电子设备如手机，iPads和其他平板电脑，智能手表可以带入。请勿携带大包。

  While portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, iPads and other tablets, and smartwatches are permitted, guests may not bring laptop computers to Beijing American Center programs. No large bags will be allowed for this event.

• 活动参与者授权美国国务院拍摄和录像他们的形象和/或声音。允许美国国务院在公共信息项目和活动中发布、出版、广播或引用这些材料。获得的内容可能会被用于未来的演讲、在互联网上传播、以及通过多种广播渠道和印刷媒体传播。内容（图片、音频或想法）的使用将不会用于商业目的。

  Attendees grant permission to the U.S. Department of State to photograph and video record their image and/or voice. Permission is granted for the U.S. Department of State to release, publish, broadcast or quote this material in public information programs and activities. Content procured may be included in future speeches, on the Internet, through multiple broadcast channels and print media. Use of content (image, audio or ideas) will not be used for commercial purposes.

• 本活动面对一般公众。音频和视频记录设备不得使用。有关媒体采访细节须直接与美国使馆新闻处取得联系。

  This event is open to the general public. Audio or video recording of the program will not be permitted. Press inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Embassy Press Office.

• 活动可根据请求为希望参加此活动的残障人士提供合理的便利安排。请提前或尽快发电子邮件给   提交请求。

  Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to attend this event are available upon request. Please submit a request for accommodations in advance or as soon as possible via email to  .

• 请加关注“美国驻华大使馆”微信公众号了解我们的最新活动信息。

  Follow us on the Embassy’s WeChat by searching USEmbassyChina.

• 出于安全原因，北京美国中心的工作人员保留拒绝任何人进入的权利。 For security reasons, the BAC staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.

• 地点：北京市朝阳区安家楼路55号 (美国大使馆东门)。Location: No. 55 An Jia Lou Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (East Gate of the U.S. Embassy).
• 交通：地铁10号线，亮马桥站B出口，向东北步行至天泽路和安家楼路交汇处，签证处北侧。Directions: Metro Line 10, Liangmaqiao Station Exit B, walk northeast to the Tian Ze Road intersection of An Jia Lou Road, north side of the Visas Office.

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