AP United States History (Period 1 & 5) Assignments
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- Spring 2009
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- Social Studies
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Welcome to Advanced Placement United States History. AP U.S. History is a challenging course that is designed to be the equivalent of a freshman college course taught at the high school level. It is a year long survey course that covers the age of exploration to the present. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a considerable amount of time will be necessary to succeed. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills, essay writing, and the utilization of primary source documents as a way to fully understand the history of the United States.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Master a broad body of knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of chronology as it relates to themes throughout history
Use primary and secondary sources (maps, letters, graphs, music, pictures) to gain understanding of an event as well as to support an argument
Effectively use analytical skills in all areas of study
Prepare for and successfully pass the national Advanced Placement ExamI would encourage students to begin following current events in the United States and around the globe. This is a crucial period in American history, and any time you spend following domestic and international events will be invaluable in both your education and future as citizens.As always, you can contact me at [email protected] for any additional information.
The United States Advanced Placement Exam is May 8th, 2009.
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Past Assignments
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Citation maker website. Remember to use the MLA page!
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Pearson American History Study Guide.
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List of previous DBQ's and possible future subjects.
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Important treaties electronic flashcards.
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Course Notes practice quizzes.
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Presentation on the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.
Presidents quiz and Chapter 40-41 quiz on Thursday!
Presidents quiz and Chapter 40-41 quiz on Thursday!
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Chapter 39 Questions. There are a lot. No complaining.
I WILL BE CHECKING THURSDAY/FRIDAY.
I WILL BE CHECKING THURSDAY/FRIDAY.
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Presentation on the Eisenhower presidency.
Covers the Korean War, Brown v. Board, international affairs in the Middle East, space race, the Red Scare, and the U-2 spy plane incident.
Covers the Korean War, Brown v. Board, international affairs in the Middle East, space race, the Red Scare, and the U-2 spy plane incident.
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Presentation on the fall of China to the communists, red hunting at home, the espionage cases of Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs, and the development of the USSR's nuclear arsenal. Presentation leads into the Korean War in 1950.
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The test on Chapters 35-38 will take place on Thursday for both 1st and 5th period.
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Presentation on the origins of the Cold War. TEST TOMORROW (3/19) BOTH PERIODS 1 AND 5.
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Presentation on the United States' involvement in the Second World War.
Covers European and Pacific theaters, including Operations Torch, Operation Overlord (D-Day), Battle of the Bulge, Battles of Coral Sea and Midway, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the peace conferences at Yalta and Potsdam.
Covers European and Pacific theaters, including Operations Torch, Operation Overlord (D-Day), Battle of the Bulge, Battles of Coral Sea and Midway, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the peace conferences at Yalta and Potsdam.
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Chapter 36 Questions. Due Thursday for first period, Friday for fifth period.
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When you all have a chance, read this article. It is not required, and you won't be graded on it.
But if you want to understand what's going on in the economy, this will help.
But if you want to understand what's going on in the economy, this will help.
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The first exam of the second semester will take place on Thursday, February 26th (click here)
REVIEW YOUR NOTES. DOWNLOAD AND REREAD THE PRESENTATIONS. READ THE CHAPTERS OVER (OR FOR THE FIRST TIME).
Study hard.
Good luck!
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Presentation on the market crash of 1929, Hoover's response to the Depression, and the economic havoc wreaked by the worldwide collapse of markets.
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Presentation on the political and economic policies of the 1920's.
Chapter 35 questions will be assigned on Monday/Tuesday.
Chapter 35 questions will be assigned on Monday/Tuesday.
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Chapter 34 questions. There are quite a few, but many of the answers are short and obvious.
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Presentation on the Progressive Era and the role played by President Theodore Roosevelt.