THE USA. HISTORY

A VOYAGE TO A NEW WORLD

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

But we come on a ship they called Mayflower We come on a ship that sailed the moon We come in the ages' most uncertain hours and sing an American tune.Paul Simon.

In the xv century King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sent explorers across the oceans to find a western route to Asia. One of these men was Christopher Columbus. He arrived in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. There he met people who painted their bodies and wore animal skins. Originally, they were wrongly called Indians. Today they are called Native Americans.It's been a not so long history compared to other countries, but its impact has been really big.

STARTING POINT

After Christopher Columbus, other explorers came to this new world in search of land and resources...

... In 1609, and Englishman called Henry Hudson became the first explorer to sail up a river that is now the Hudson River in New York City.

OUR VOYAGE STARTS RIGHT HERE

TIMELINEHISTORY OF THE USA

COWBOYS AND INDIANS

THE LONG MARCH TO THE WEST

THE CONSITUTION AND ITS AMENDMENTS

CHOOSE A TOPIC

THE PEOPLE OF THE USA

TIMELINE OF THE USA

Throughout the history of the USA there have been many really important events which have defined what the country is today.

• Find information about the history of the USA.
• Choose events which you consider relevant for a timeline. No less than 40 events.
• Decide how you want to approach your work: Application, design, etc.
• Every event needs to have at least a short explanation, but not too long.
• Present your timeline to the class.
• Everyone in the group must be able to explain everyone of the events.

THE LONG MARCH TO THE WEST

GRANDES EXPERIENCIAS

WE CAN SEE IT IN THE COMICS OF LUCKY LUKE. FOR A LONG TIME, THE HISTORY OF THE USA WAS A LONG MARCH TO THE WEST.EVENTUALLY, IT DIDN'T STOP THERE.

• Which were the reasons that prompted the new americans to move to the west?
• Which were the main moments and forms in which the land was distributed.
• Find information about these two ideas: "the manifest destiny" and "social darwinism"
• Read what other people have said about the relationship of the settlers and the government with the native Americans.
• Groupal writing: write an essay on how the settlers and the American governments have defined their relationship with other cultures.

LIFE IN THE OPEN RANGE

WESTERN MOVIES HAVE SHOWN US THE LIFE OF THE EARLY SETTLERS WHO WENT TO LIVE IN THE FAR WEST. COEXISTENCE WITH THE "INDIANS" WAS NOT ALWAYS EASY.

How was the life of the Native Americans. Where they really savages? Find about they traditions, way of life, religion, social structure, etc.

How was the life of the first europeans in the far west?Find out about the life of the cowboys and the big ranchs.

There were many conflicts with the Native Americans. Find some of the most relevant ones. Are there still Native Americans Living their own culture?

Find information about the most important indian tribes in the USA: their most important characteristics, the area where they lived, anecdotes,...

Prepare a Genial.ly presentation with the information found. 20-30 slides

THE PEOPLE OF THE USA

IMMIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES

The USA is a country of immigrants. Today the USA is home to many people from different races and ethnic groups. Many have adopted the American way of life; others still live according to their own culture.

• Countries of origin.
• Waves of immigration in the USA.
• Reasons why people emmigrated.
• Distribution of the population according to their origin.
• Immigration control throughout history in the USA: Legal, illegal, anecdotes.

Put all your conclusions in a Google Presentation.Explain your conclusions to the class.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE USA

THE AMENDMENTS

The United States Constitution is often lauded as the epitome of freedom. And indeed, the U.S. has for most of its history sat far towards the "more free" end of the spectrum of actual governments.But it is far from free of controversy. It has been used and read differently depending on particular interests.

• Find information about the constitution os the USA: origin, revisions, controverted aspects,...
• Prepare a set of questions about basic facts of the constitution of the USA and its amendments for your classmates to answer.
• You can use one of these applications: Quizlet or Kahoot.
• Prepare a debate on one of the most controverted amendments of the constitution

We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln .

A UNIQUE CHANCE

RELIGIONS IN THE USA

THE CIA

HEATH CARE IN USA

THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

“Religion is like a pair of shoes.....Find one that fits for you, but don't make me wear your shoes.” George Carlin.

I'm going to be so much better a president for having been at the CIA that you're not going to believe it. George H. W. Bush .

If you get sick, America, the Republican health care plan is this: Die quickly. Rep. Alan Grayson

Everyone has a right to bear arms. If you take guns away from legal gun owners, then the only people who have guns are the bad guys. Bruce Willis

Choose a topic. Find information and give an oral presentation in group. Everyone must speak for at least five minutes.

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