Club de Historia de EE. UU.: Lecciones semanales sobre el pasado de Estados Unidos (secundaria y preparatoria)

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀—𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 

Step into history and explore the moments that shaped the United States! Each week, learners will experience a new historical topic, discuss key ideas, and analyze how the past influences the present. With interactive discussions, guided inquiry, and engaging lessons, students will develop a deeper understanding of American history.

How It Works:

✅ New topic each week (no prior knowledge needed)
✅ Engaging stories & discussions (not just memorization)
✅ Critical thinking & connections to today’s world


💬 This club is designed to be fun, engaging, and thought-provoking! Come ready to explore history in a whole new way.


Weekly Breakdown

September

Week of September 7 – The First Americans: Who lived in North America before Europeans arrived?
Week of September 14 – Why Did Europeans Come to America? What were their goals, and how did it impact Indigenous peoples?
Week of September 21 – Life in the 13 Colonies: How did geography shape life in different regions?
Week of September 28 – Why Did the Colonists Rebel? What events pushed the colonies toward revolution?

October

Week of October 5 – The Declaration of Independence: What were the key ideas that justified breaking away from Britain?
Week of October 12 – The American Revolution: How did the U.S. win against Britain?
Week of October 19 – The Articles of Confederation: Why did America’s first government fail?
Week of October 26 – The U.S. Constitution: How does the Constitution organize power and protect rights?

November

Week of November 2 – The Bill of Rights: What freedoms do Americans have today because of the Bill of Rights?
Week of November 9 – Manifest Destiny: Why did Americans believe they had a right to expand westward?
Week of November 16 – The Trail of Tears: How did westward expansion impact Native Americans?
Week of November 23 – OFF (Late November Break)
Week of November 30 – The Industrial Revolution: How did factories and inventions change daily life?

December

Week of December 7 – Immigration & Urban Life: Why did millions of people move to the U.S., and what challenges did they face?
Week of December 14 – The Abolitionist Movement: How did Americans fight to end slavery?
Week of December 21 – The Women's Rights Movement: What rights were women fighting for in the 1800s?
Week of December 28 – OFF (Winter Break)

January

Week of January 4 – OFF (Winter Break)
Week of January 11 – The Growing Divide Between North & South: How did economic and social differences create tension?
Week of January 18 – Political Compromises Before the Civil War: Could the Civil War have been avoided?
Week of January 25 – The Underground Railroad: How did enslaved people resist oppression?

February

Week of February 1 – The Election of 1860 & Secession: Why did Southern states leave the Union?
Week of February 8 – The Civil War Begins: How did early battles shape the course of the war?
Week of February 15 – The Emancipation Proclamation: How did Lincoln's decision change the meaning of the war?
Week of February 22 – Life During the Civil War: How did the war affect soldiers and civilians?

March

Week of March 1 – The Gettysburg Address: Why is this speech still important today?
Week of March 8 – The End of the Civil War: What led to the Union’s victory?
Week of March 15 – Lincoln’s Assassination & Its Impact: How did Lincoln’s death change Reconstruction?
Week of March 22 – The Reconstruction Amendments: What rights did formerly enslaved people gain?
Week of March 29 – The Rise of Jim Crow Laws: How did Reconstruction’s failures shape racial inequality?

April

Week of April 5 – OFF (Spring Break)
Week of April 12 – The U.S. Expands Overseas: Why did the U.S. want new territories?
Week of April 19 – The Spanish-American War: How did this war change America’s global influence?
Week of April 26 – U.S. Involvement in Latin America: Why did the U.S. intervene in other countries?

May

Week of May 3 – The U.S. in Asia: What were America’s goals in the Philippines and China?
Week of May 10 – The Road to World War I: How did global tensions pull the U.S. into war?
Week of May 17 – U.S. Entry into World War I: Why did America join the war, and how did it help end it?
Week of May 24 – The Treaty of Versailles: Did the post-war agreement create peace or future conflict?
Week of May 31 – How Did America Change After WWI? What were the political and social effects of the war?