AP US History Assignments

Prepare for your Final Project that will take place during the week of June 11-15. Attached is the project description and sample annotated bibliography - one is one of my own from graduate school using APA Format and the other sample is a MLA format - you can use either. English classes traditional use MLA and social studies often uses APA (depending on the professor).  You must turn in a hard copy of your Bibliography on the day of your presentation. Also due to some recent internet wireless problems, make sure you have a copy of your Documentary (if you are producing one) on a flash drive. 

Good Morning -

Choose Groups (3 or 4) and Topics by this Friday for the Final Group Project - each group needs to have a different topic so some groups may have alternates. Groups will have a chance to work on the assignment in class on Thursday. 

As the class decompresses from the APUSH Exam and with many people absent taking other exams Monday-Wednesday in class we will be watching Forrest Gump - check out all the historical references from the 1950s-1981 that we studied in class. On Monday we watched up to 46:16 minute mark and in 5th 44:55. Not required but is available for streaming on Netflix if you want to watch what you missed.

 

Study for the APUSH Exam - the morning of Friday May 11th.

Please arrive at the Gym by 7:30am with pens and pencils - a snack in a clear bag and water. 

Here is a link to my review page: https://cchs.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=73695&type=u&pREC_ID=711130

Here are the political party Continuity & Change activity from today and the Important Dates/Turning Points with Answers

Here is the video we watched today on evolution of the Republican Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8VOM8ET1WU

Study for the cumulative multiple choice Final Exam - an APUSH Exam style set of 55 multiple choice questions covering the entire curriculum (Units 1-9).

Here are links to student created group slideshows from Period 2 (there may be some errors): 

 

Prepare for the Review Group Lessons due the week of  4/30-5/3

Study for the Unit 9 Exam - Ch. 30-32 (1970s-2000s). The exam will combine 20 MC and an LEQ - you will have a choice of LEQ prompts covering material from the unit - but they may require you to compare with earlier eras. If you are nervous about time you can have the full 60 minutes during 2nd and can come in and start at 12:59 (end of lunch) during 5th Period.

Here are the articles for the activity today on the USA PATRIOT Act:

Read and discuss the following:

1. https://www.justice.gov/archive/ll/highlights.htm

- Discuss the main points and your immediate reaction.

The read and discuss the following based on questions on the ppt:

2. https://www.aclu.org/issues/national-security/privacy-and-surveillance/surveillance-under-patriot-act?redirect=infographic/surveillance-under-patriot-act

 

Prepare for the Reagan and Clinton "Hot Seat" Debates using the following:

You should prepare 3 SAQ length arguments for Wednesday based on the debate role from class. You are expected to make at least one argument in class.

Crash Course Reagan Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h4DkpFP_aw

Crash Course Clinton 1990s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rboN6F2g-k

Read Ch. 31 and prepare for a quiz Monday 4/23

 

Read the secondary sources: "Did Reagan Win the Cold War?" and be prepared to discuss on Monday.

Review Ch. 30 for a quiz on Monday

We will have an in-class DBQ on Friday. 5th period may start at 12:59 to get the full 60 minutes allowed.

1. Compare and Contrast Nixon and Trump and Nixon's Campaign strategy in 1968 and 1972 with Trump's in 2016. (use all the resources below) - you may use a detailed VENN diagram or write 2 detailed paragraphs for similarities (compare) and differences (contrast)

2. Watch the following video by Thursday: The Century "Approaching the Apocalypse"  and answer the attached questions turn in by Thursday - may be handwritten or typed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cLvv5FH0FA

 

Prepare for the 1960s "Be-in" Far out man.

Study for the Unit Exam (Ch. 27-29) on 1945-1960s. The sections from Ch. 30 that includes rights movements and activism will be included as well (up through p. 823).

Read p. 813-818

Read:

1. "Letter From a Birmingham Jail" if not already analyzed in you English class (attached)

2. John Lewis speech, Malcolm X "The Ballot or the Bullet", Stockily Carmichael's "Black Power Speech" (Civil Rights Voices doc)

3. Black Panther Party Platform 1966

Complete the handout. ***This can be turned in as late as Thursday for full credit****

Read p. 818-823

Read p. 801-805

1. Complete the Great Society Document Activity - due in class on Friday.

Read p. 793-800.

Here is the Civil Rights video (whole episode) https://vimeo.com/136235375 I recommend watching the whole program if you have time.

Read p. 786-791

We will have an in-class LEQ on Monday - you will have a choice of at least 2 prompts (2nd semester topics).

Here is a link to the "World on the Brink" Cold War video from Friday in class - watch the rest (or the whole episode if you were absent). Complete the questions and then choose and explain the three most significant events of the Cold War from 1945-1963 and explain why (SAQ depth+)

 

Register for the AP Exam - deadline (without late fee) is this Friday 3/9! 

Here is the link to register and pay on-line: https://cchs.ccusd.org/apps/news/article/830570

Read Ch. 29 p. 782-786, 792-793

*Now due Thursday since I am posting this late- read the documents related to the expulsion of one of the Little Rock 9 from Central High School - read each of the five documents and write a paragraph on Why was Minnijean Brown expelled from Central High School? In it assess the the reliability/which documents were more convincing and why?

Review for a quiz on Ch. 28

 

Read and take notes on p. 774-779, 758-762

Read and take notes on p. 770-774

Read p. 767-770

Read p. 762-766

Read p. 754-758, 762-763

Review for the Ch. 27 Quiz

Read and complete the attached activity by Monday - handout was given in class on Thursday (hand-written in pen or typed)

Here is info on the Trump administration "Travel Ban": http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38781302

Here is info on the updated Travel Ban: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trumps-new-travel-ban-numbers

 

Read p. 747-751

We will have an in-class DBQ on 2nd semester material. 

Read p. 745-747

Read p. 735-741

Read Ch. 27 p. 741-745

Study for the Unit 7 Exam on WWI-1945 (Chapters 21-26) the exam will combine a MC and SAQ portion.

Here is a helpful link: http://ap.gilderlehrman.org/period/7

Read and take notes on Ch. 27 p. 733-737 (not covered on Friday's exam) - prepare "Cold War Options"

Watch the following documentary "Civilians at War" about World War II by Wednesday - it is a little over an hour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMWYblZ8gwQ and be prepared to discuss the following questions on the legacy of World War II:

 

 

Read Ch. 26 p. 722-730

Read Ch. 26 p. 716-722 - Make sure you have read the section on Japanese Internment for the writing workshop in class Thursday.

Read Ch. 26 p. 709-715

Read Chapter 25, the attached PowerPoint, and watch the following video from the link  and complete the handout from Friday (see attached below) - you will write a short description of the event and whether it is evidence of American "Isolationism" or "Internationalism/Interventionism" and create a thesis and respond to the question at the end. 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbDSaBtr2mU

Read Ch. 26 p. 705-709

Prepare for a brief Multiple Choice Quiz on the New Deal (Ch. 24) on Monday.

Great Depression -New Deal presentations will take place in class on Thursday 2/1. Slides must be shared with Mr. Owens by the end of Wednesday night 1/31.

1. Complete the Causes of the Dust Bowl activity to be turned in on Monday (see attached if absent)

2. Study for a quiz on Ch. 23

3. Read Ch. 23 p. 655-659

Read Ch. 23 p. 649-655

Read Ch. 23 p. 643-649.

Here is the list of potential causes of the Great Depression for the discussion in class.

Read Ch. 23 p. 640-643

Read. Ch. 22 p. 635-637 & Ch. 25 p. 687-688 on 1920s Foreign Policy.

Review Ch. 22 for a Quiz.

 

Read Ch. 22 p. 631-635

 

Complete the Ode to the 1920s activity for Friday.

Read Ch. 22 p. 627-631

Read Ch. 22 p. 622-627

Complete the DBQ distributed in class - if you were absent email me and I will send it to you directly - even though the date range is general stick to 1880-1920 at the broadest (material from the last section of Chapter 19, and Ch. 21) and let the documents guide you where your focus should be. Follow the guidelines and try to time yourself and stick to the 60 minutes time limit (15 to 20 minutes prep 45-40 minutes for writing). The essay must be handwritten in pen. Remember to label your HAPPy analysis and "OE" for Outside Evidence on the margin of your essay. There is no graphic organizer but I would recommend accomplishing the same task on a sheet of lined paper in a condensed and more efficient format. See the attached writing guide, rubric, and notes from the last DBQ if you need specific examples of successful HAPPy.

Review p. 606-611 on Post WWI Problems and the Red Scare and Begin reading Ch. 22 on the 1920s p. 615-622.

Prepare for a quiz on Ch. 21 on WWI

Download and complete the attached activity. You can type your responses or write them in pen on lined paper - Due Thursday (they will be collected).

Here is a link to the World War I documentary that I recommended in class: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/great-war/

or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_esi-7ZIY0M

Download and read the documents related to US Entry into WWI. Complete the activity on the handout from class where you rank the most and least important causes of US Entry into WWI and provide and explanation for your top three choices. Make sure to differentiate between true causes and rationalizations used to convince the public. Be prepared to discuss in class on Tuesday.

Over break finish reading taking notes on Ch. 20 Progressive Era  and Ch. 21 Progressive Era foreign policy and World War I- we will begin the semester with an overview of Wilson's "New Freedom" and it's limitations and then America's role and impact abroad and at home during World War I during the first week.

Study for the cumulative Final Exam that will include a Multiple-Choice section and a SAQ section.

Period 2 Final Thursday 12/21 from 10:35-12:35.

Period 5 Final Wednesday 12/20 from 10:35-12:35.

 

Prepare for the 1912 Mock Election activity.

Read p. 577-579 & p. 587 (Ch. 20)

Read Ch. 20 - we will not have a quiz but material from the study guide will be included on the final. 

Read p. 560-570

Study for the Unit 6 Exam (Chapters 16-19) - MC & SAQ format. here is a link to the Unit resources: cchs.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=73695&type=u&pREC_ID=868618

 

Here is the entire episode of "Murder at the Fair" on the assassination of President McKinley for those who were absent today or would like to view the entire episode. 

Read p. 552-560

Read p. 545-548

Prepare for an in-class DBQ - more information to follow.

Read p. 538-545

Ch. 18 Quiz

Read p. 531-538

Jury Write up due - minimum 2 completed pages typed (double-space) or handwritten in pen that includes the following 3 elements:

1. Reflect on the trial and why you reached the verdict that you did

2. Reflect on the actual history of the time, not based on the trial, should the industrialists of the Gilded Age be considered Robber Barons (villains) or Captains of Industry (heroes)?

3. To what extent are we living in a "Modern Gilded Age" today?

If you were a Jury Member on Friday make sure you have your decision for the verdict that will take place on Monday and who you think should be the MVP.

 

Read p. 520-531

Prepare for the Robber Barons or Captains of Industry Mock Trial on Friday December 1st  using information in the pdf, Ch. 17 and any additional sources. You are encouraged to dress up and get into the part!

* Here is the Crash Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6tRp-zRUJs&list=PL13DEfO7Sm15mDCPi6DomliItbVyonTEG&index=1

* Here is a recommended video on the Homestead Strike from Carnegie's Steel plant that covers a lot of relevant material for both chapter 17 and the Mock Trial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeuhiu9CHK8

Read p. 515-519

Read p. 500-511.

 

Read p. 487-500

 

Read pages 475-483.

Read p. 471-475

Read p. 464-470

 

Review for Ch. 16 Quiz

Using information from Ch.16 and the Chart from class answer the following SAQ Questions - try to create test/quiz-like setting - give yourself 26 minutes (13 minutes for each) and remember to write in pen.

 

1. SHORT ANSWER: 

                  Cowboys/Ranchers    

                  Miners

                  Farmers

b) Provide at least ONE example of a specific historical event or development to support your explanation in part (a).

c) Briefly explain why ONE of the other options is not as persuasive as the one you chose in part (a).

 

2. SHORT ANSWER:

                  Native Americans

                  Chinese

                  Mexican-Americans

 

Read Ch. 17 p. 459-464

Read and take notes on Ch. 16, p. 447-456 and read the Primary Sources. 

Complete the Chart distributed on Tuesday that from information in Chapter 16 and be prepared to discuss the info in groups on Thursday (a copy is attached below).

1. Read Ch. 16 p. 431-447

 

*Due by Tuesday: 

Write a Reflection on the Legacy of the Civil War and Reconstruction Fishbowl activity from Thursday that is a minimum of 1 completed page, it may be typed or handwritten in pen, stapled to your completed preparation Graphic Organizer from Thursday (if not already turned in) and include each of the following: 

1. Which statement, comment, or question of your fellow classmates was the most interesting or impactful and why? (Either from your group or the other group that you were observing)

2. Your responses to the Whole Group Question since we did not have the opportunity to discuss it in class: 

Recently, President Trump’s Chief of Staff, John Kelly, said that the Civil War happened because of the lack of an ability to compromise. He faced immediate backlash because of this statement. What did he get wrong? How does this and President Trump’s statements on the Civil War reinforce the importance of remembering our past?

3. Your thoughts on the activity? In what ways was it meaningful for you? Any suggestions for next year or if we have other one during 2nd semester?

 

Study for the Unit 5 Exam - multiple Choice and LEQ (note both the date and format have changed) the LEQ will replace the DBQ in the week after (now postponed to a later date).

Prepare for the Legacy of the Civil War and Reconstruction Fishbowl Discussion. See the attached document that includes a variety of links and resources. This will take place in class on Thursday - the exam will move to Monday. Students chose either Group 1 or Group 2 in class Monday (if you were absent you are in Group 2 Reconstruction). Prepare your arguments in response to the questions provided on the Graphic Organizer (attached if you prefer to type). Textual evidence is essential to making a clear argument. Keep the following in mind:

• Listen respectfully, without interrupting.
• Respect one another’s views.
• Criticize ideas, not individuals.
• Commit to learning, not debating.
• Avoid blame and speculation.
• Avoid inflammatory language.

Read and take notes on p. 420-428

 

Read and take notes on p. 414-420

Attached are the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments - be prepared to discuss on Tuesday.

Read and take notes on p. 407-413

For Friday complete the Effects of the Civil War brainstorm (from class) and craft a Thesis statement and be prepared to share it on Friday.

Read and take notes on p. 404-407

*** There will be no quiz on Ch. 14 on Friday***

Read and take notes on p. 400-404

Read and take notes on p. 389-397

Read and take notes on. p. 381-389

1. Review for a Ch. 13 Quiz

2. Read and take notes on p. 366-380

Turn in the following for the Antebellum Speed Dating Forum by Tuesday

1. Name tag

2. Character Bio and info sheet

3. Note page and top 2 matches worst match (on back of handout)

 

Read and take notes on p. 340-350

Study for the Unit 4 Exam 1800-1848 Ch. 7-12

16 Multiple Choice and 1 LEQ (choice of prompts)

Read and take notes on p. 321-335

1. Read p. 185-188 2nd Great Awakening, p. 315-320

2. Download and read "Opposing Views of Slavery" - read each document and do the following for each excerpt: 1. Summarize the view on slavery presented in the document. 2. Choose a quote or phrase that stands out to you the most and briefly explain why. 3. Which audience/segments of American society would the document most appeal to and why.

Read and take notes on p. 303-312

1. Prepare for a quiz on Ch. 9-10

2. Read p. 294-302

Read and take notes on p. 255-262, 287-290

Read p. 270-271, 276-283

Read and take notes on p. 245-251,263-268 & prepare for the Jackson $20 debate

Read and take notes on Ch. 9 p. 235-244

 

Here is the practice DBQ for Centaur Plus

Download the Ch. 7-8 Combo study guide and be prepared for a quiz on Monday.

 

Read Ch. 9 p. 230-235

Read and take notes on p. 222-227

1. Read and take notes on p. 215-222

2. Research your assigned Marshall Court Case (choose one if you were absent):

 - Fletcher v. Peck

 - Dartmouth College v. Woodward

 - McCullough v. Maryland

 - Cohens v. Virginia

 - Gibbons v. Ogden

1. What is the brief historical background/summary of the case? (Include Date)
2. What was the Constitutional issue & what was the decision (include vote – unanimous or split) and the justification?
3. What was the legal precedent set and in what way did it reinforce Federalist ideology?

1. Download the DBQ notes and look over your DBQ and focus where you need to improve.

 

2. Here is the link to the on-line version of our APUSH Textbook and practice question/resources that you can use throughout the year: 

You will need to register the first time and then just bookmark the website. You will need to enter the following Access Code when you register for the first time. In the past Culver City High School was not listed as an option when you register - pick any other option (it doesn't matter). Here is the code (let me know if it doesn't work):

746X-34QV-NUJV-CD9Q-CGBX

Read and take notes on p. 202-211

1. Read and take notes on Ch. 7 p. 197-202

2. Read TJ's 1st Inaugural Address (excerpt attached) - be prepared to discuss (but you don't need to turn in) What were his main goals expressed in his speech? Why is the speech significant?

 

1. Electorate - your 1800 Debate write-ups are due Monday - see handout for instructions. You may also include if you lived in the period would you most likely support the Federalists or Democratic-Republicans? Why?

2. Read Ch. 7 p. 181-184, 188-196

Study for the Unit 3 Exam on Ch. 4-6 1754-1800

Prepare for the Election of 1800 Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans in class debate.

Read and take notes on Ch. 6 p. 174-178

Read p. 168-174 on Ch. 6

 

1. We will no longer have a Ch. 5 quiz Monday

2. Complete the Constitution Activity described in class - read the Constitution on pages A7-A11 in the Appendix of your textbook  Read p. 164-168 in Ch. 6 & download "Constitution Activity Questions" attached below (2 pages) and answer the questions for Monday. If you were absent on Friday choose from one of the following groups: Farmers, Bankers/Merchants, Southern Planters, Workers, Enslaved African Americans, White Women to complete the activity.

Take Home DBQ due. Essay must be handwritten in pen. Try to stick to the 40-45 minute time frame for writing the essay (you can take longer for the rewrite this time). Please staple in this order: 1. Rubric 2. Essay 3. Documents 4. Graphic Organizer

Read and take notes on p. 160-166 (Ch. 6)

Complete the Graphic Organizer for the take home DBQ - be prepared to peer edit in class on Thursday.

Read and take notes on p. 150-156

Read and take notes on p. 143-149

Read and take notes on p. 131-142

Read the Declaration of Independence (A-5 in your textbook's Appendix) and be familiar with the rhetorical arguments in favor of independence in both the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"

Here is a short video introducing the Declaration of Independence and with a group of actors reading the entire document if you are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSKOx8DKPIg

1. Read and take notes on Ch. 4 p. 122-126

2. Prepare for the 1776 Town Meeting: Patriots vs. Loyalists debate - you will be assigned roles in class. Also attached are some primary sources to help you with your arguments.

A. Read and take notes on Ch. 4 p. 115-122.

B. Read the attached document and answer the following:

Read and take notes on Ch. 4 p. 107-115

Read and take notes on Ch. 4 p. 99-107

 Study for the Unit 2 Exam on Ch. 2 & 3 (1607-1754) - the exam will have 2 sections - Multiple Choice and SAQ.

 1. Complete the Speech described in the handout below and be prepared to share it with the class - this will be a collected and graded activity. You will be assigned groups in class.

2. Read p. 89-96

Here is a copy of an example of British colonial slave codes. Please read them (for 2nd period - 5th read them in class) and be prepared to discuss them briefly in class Friday - you do not need to write out the responses to the questions.

  Please download, read, and sign the syllabus. If you have difficulty printing it let me know and I will print out a copy for you.

 Read p. 71-74, 77-85

For those who were absent here is a link the the documentary that we watched in class We Shall Remain - the clip we watched is on Metacom's War (King Philip's War) and we watched from 58:20 to 1:11:00 in class - the rest is interesting too. I also attached documents that go along with them but we did not have time to read them in class.

1. LEQ due - make to to read the LEQ writing guidelines for guidance - your essay needs to be HANDWRITTEN in blue or black ink pen and you should try to stick close to the 35-40 minute time limit.

2. Read p. 67-71, 75-76, 85-89

1. Prepare for a quiz on Ch. 2 - it will be one 3 to 5 question Multiple Choice set and one 3-Part SAQ. Make sure to read and review Ch. 2 carefully - the topics for the quizzes are covered on the study guide but may not necessarily have been discussed in class.

2. Write a thesis statement on the graphic organizer after brainstorming on the prompt provided in class - copy attached. The essay will be due Wednesday.

 Read and take notes on Ch. 2 p. 41-49 and complete HAPP-Y analysis of John Winthrop's "A Model of Christian Charity".

1.  Read and take notes on Ch. 2 p. 35-41. There will be a short quiz (Multiple-choice and SAQ) on Ch. 2 on Tuesday.

2. As described in class - on the back of the Venn diagram, brainstorm Push and Pull factors (try for a minimum of 3 each) for what pushed people to leave England and what pulled the to the Atlantic coast colonies in the "New World" during the 17th Century?

 Using the Venn diagram from class and information from Ch. 1 & 2 compare key characteristics of Spanish, French, and English colonization of the "New World" in the 16th and 17th centuries. They to include a minimum of 3 unique characteristics for each group and at least 2 common characteristics that they all shared in the middle. Be prepared to discuss in groups and with the class on Wednesday.

 Study for the Unit 1/Summer Exam on the Chapter 1 (1491-1607) and the summer assignment related material. Complete the Survey passed out in class.