AP US History Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Andy Owens
- Terms
- Fall 2016
- Spring 2017
- Department
- Social Studies
- Description
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AP US History Periods 3,4, & 5
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- Watch ABC’s The Century: “Civilians at War” and use information from the documentary both to understand the era but also to prepare for a mini-debate/forum on the morality of war focusing on supporting or refuting the following topics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMWYblZ8gwQ
- The ends justify the means: you can do anything necessary to win a war.
- The bombing of civilians including the London “Blitz”, the bombing of Dresden, the firebombing of Tokyo, and the Atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima, and Nagasaki should be considered war crimes.
- Prepare for the USA vs. USSR “Blame Game” mini-debate as to who was more to blame for causing the Cold War – the United States or the Soviet Union? Use evidence from Ch. 27 of the text and the handout from Thursday – you will be assigned a side. - Dress the part!
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Period 5: Wed. Dec 14th 10:35am
Period 3: Fri. Dec. 16th 8:05am
Period 4: Fri. Dec. 16th 10:35am
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What caused divisions in the Progressive movement including democratic reforms, immigration, and civil rights and segregation?
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What were the common and conflicting goals and accomplishments of preservationists and conservationists in the Progressive Era?
What were the goals of the Progressives on the national, state, and local level?
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What were the goals of the Progressives on the national, state, and local level?
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How did artists, critics, socialists, and advocates for the Social Gospel Movement challenge the norms of Gilded Age society and call for reform?
How did women fight for reform and push for equality in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
What impact did the settlement house movement led by Jane Addams have on American society?
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This exam will combine Multiple-Choice and SAQs.
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What were American Indian responses to reservation policy and attempts at assimilation?
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2. Read Ch. 15 p. 400-407
What were the accomplishments and impact of Republican policies (both moderate and Radical Republicans) during the Reconstruction period?
What were the key provisions of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and what impact did they have of American society?
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Prompt: What caused the British colonies in New England and the Chesapeake regions to evolve into two distinct societies during the colonial era between 1607 and 1700?
It must be in pen, and you will need to attach the rubric/prewriting sheet to the front of the essay when you turn it in. Remember in class you will normally have only 35 minutes to prep and write your essay so try not to take too much longer than that. Attached is the prompt, rubric, and writing guide distributed in class on Thursday.Due:
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Read Ch. 3 p. 71-74, 77-85
Essential Questions: What caused the rise of slavery in the colonies?
Was racism the cause of African chattel slavery or was slavery the cause of racism?