AP U.S. History (Period 4) Assignments
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Historic American Colleges - Powerpoint Presentations
Presentations begin Monday, May 21st.
FIRST 6 students onthe list, please be ready to present your research on Monday May 21st
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APUSH EXAM
Friday, May 11th 2012
8:00am
* please arrive early
* and remember to check out with Ms. Ceballos in the office after you are dismissed.
I am proud of all of you!! Please be confident, trust yourself, and be proud of all of your accomplishments this year. You are an amazing group of students :)
good luck!
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Be prepared to take Mock AP U.S. History Multiple Choice exam
-40 questions Tuesday 4/24
-80 questions (full length) Thursday 4/26
Be Prepared to take Mock DBQ/FRQ Next week
"its the final countdown!"
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39: The Stalemated Seventies
Due: Thursday, 4/19
*** Try to complete this chapter over the break!!! You may turn it in early (Monday or Tuesday) if you choose.
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Dear APUSH students,
Due to a bad case of the flu, Ms. Callejas will not be able to post your spring break homework until Saturday, April 7th. Do not stress, do not worry, you only have 2 Reading Guides left :)
In the meantime, please continue reviewing for the APUSH exam:
Remember to visit the college board APUSH page (link #1) and be strategic about your review.
Link #2 offers a variety of review/ study materials -
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APUSH - American Life During the 1950’s
Chapter 36: The Cold War Begins (pages 852-861)
Chapter 37: The Eisenhower Era 1952-1960- Please read the entire chapter even though we will focus on specific sections.
DUE: 1-22 Thursday, March 29th
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The Cold War Begins, 1945-1952- Chapter 36 - Multiple Choice
due: Tuesday, MARCH 27th
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Chapter 36: The Cold War Begins, 1945-1952
We will cover the Cold War first, and then discuss Life in the 1950’s. For Thursday, read pages 862-880. We will go back and read/complete reading guide questions for pages 852-862 (in conjunction with chapter 37) on Tuesday 3/27.
#1-#25 due: Thursday, 3/22
refer to notes if textbook is confusing
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Chapter 34: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Shadow of War, 1939-1941
Chapter 35: America in World War II, 1941-1945
Take Home Multiple choice/ short response
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Chapter 35: America in World War II 1941-1945
DUE: Thursday, 3/15
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Chapter 35: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Shadow of War 1933-1944
#1-#22 Due: Tuesday, March 13
Congratulations Juniors!! :)
p.s. I saved the reading guide under chcapter "34", but it is really "35"
there are only 7 reading guides left...
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Reading Guide- Chapter 33: The Great Depression & the New Deal
#1-#13 Due: Tuesday March 6th, 2011
Due Thursday, March 8th, 2011 -
Select the 3 most important programs of the New Deal, Explain their significance, what they did, and explain why you chose each. Please respond in paragraph form. (Three separate paragraphs, 30 pts.). PLEASE TYPE.
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APUSH Reading Guide
Chapter 32: The Politics of Boom and Bust 1920-1932
#1-#12 DUE Thursday, March 1st.
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FRQ: Choose 1 and be prepared to complete an in -class essay on Monday, February 27th.
A.) Was the emergence of the “new woman” a sign of female independence, or a sign of deteriorating social values? Argue your and support your view. Be sure to include evidence.
B.) Do you think that the 1920’s should be most noted as a decade of anxiety and intolerance or a decade of cultural innovation and liberation? What were the deepest forces shaping American culture in this period?
C.) Do you think that the noble experiment of prohibition did more harm than good or vice versa? Explain your view by citing specific consequences of the prohibition amendment.
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Chapter 31 : American Life in the Roaring 20's
note: answer all of the questions without using your text or notes. then go back and check your answers
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Chapter 31: American Life in the “Roaring Twenties”
#1-#20 (PART I,II, III) DUE: Tuesday 2/21/2012
#21-#37 (Part IV,V, VI, VII) DUE: Thursday 2/23/2012
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Chapter 29: Wilsonian Progressivism at Home & Abroad, 1912-1916
Chapter 30: The War to End the War (WWI)
Chapter 29 (part 2): #1-#10 due: Tuesday February 7th
Chapter 30(part 1): #1-#10 due: Thursday February 9th
Chapter 30 (part2): #11-#25 due : Monday February 13th
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Chapter 29: Progressives Take home Multiple Choice
please try to answer the questions without using your notes and or book. Once you are done, go back and double check your answers.
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Chapter 28: Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt 1901-1912
Chapter 29: Wilsonian Progressivism at Home & Abroad, 1912-1916 (read page 679-686)
Reading Guide : #1-#25 due Thursday, February 2nd.
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Chapter 27 Empire & Expansion Multiple Choice Test
Because a number of studetns decided to turn in INCOMPLETE Chapter 26 take home tests, (did not complete the short response section), the Chapter 27 Multiple choice test will be completed IN CLASS on Tuesday, January 31st.
Also please be aware that your Chapter 27 Short Response questions are worth 50 points and will be added to your Chapter 27 test grade.
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Chapter 27: Empire and Expansion, 1890-1909
Complete #1-#21 - Thursday, 1/26/2012
Complete Short Response (section IV) - Tuesday, 1/31/2012
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APUSH – Chapter 26 : The Great West and the Agricultural Revolution
Read chapter carefully, then complete the Take home multiple choice.
Due: Monday, 1/23/2012
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Reading Guides:
Chapter 24: Industry Comes of Age (1-18) Due: Thursday 1/12/2012
Chapter 25: America Moves to the Big City, 1865-1900 (1-19) Due: Tuesday, 1/17/2012
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Chapter 22: The Ordeal of Reconstruction, 1865-1877
Chapter 23: Political Paralysis in the Gilded Age, 1869-1896 (pages-511-514 “The Compromise of 1877 and the end of Reconstruction, “The Birth of Jim Crow in the Post-Reconstruction South” , “class Conflicts & Ethnic Clashes”)
APUSH, you will not have a reading guide for this chapter. Instead, read chapter 22 and pages 511-514 carefully and complete the open book multiple choice test. Please do not attempt to complete this assignment at the last minute, for you all have the opportunity to start off the second semester with an “A”. Also, please be prepared to discuss your thoughts regarding take home chapter tests. We will move on to Chapter 24/25 upon return.
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5 pts EXTRA CREDIT (optional) : Please type on a separate sheet of paper. Be specific, and provide details and examples. Due the day of the exam 12/14.
Carefully read the following San Gabriel Mission High School Expected School Wide Learning Results listed below. In what ways did this AP U.S. History course help you to …?
- Value and appreciate the role and opinion of others
- Identify, analyze, integrate and apply information to solve problems
-Think critically
-Produce authentic and creative work while striving for academic excellence
- Hold yourself to a high standard
Choose two ESLRS from the list, reflect upon your experiences in this class, and offer specific examples when responding to the prompt.
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CHAPTER 19 Drifting Toward Disunion, 1854-1861
#1-#13 DUE: Monday, December 5th
Chapter 20- Girding for War: The North & the South
# 1- #11 DUE: Wednesday, December 7
Chapter 21- The Furnace of Civil War, 1861-1865
Chart & #8-#11 DUE: Friday, December 9
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Document Based Essay #1 - Due: Monday, 12/5/2011
typed, double spaced, 12 font. Please staple the documents to your essay.
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2 different Document Based Essay Powerpoints. Read over both and see which is most helpful to you.
approach this essay as you normally would.
* Introduction with list thesis
*3 body paragraphs
*conclusion
**** include 1/2 + 1 of the documents in your essay . Remember, you are to analyze them and use them as evidence.
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Chapter 14: Forging the National Economy 1790-1860
Chapter 15: The Ferment of Reform & Culture, 1790-1860 (pages 320-337)
Multiple Choice Test: Tuesday, 11/29
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Chapter 13: The Rise of Mass Democracy 1824-1840 (Andrew Jackson )
#1-#15 - due Tuesday, Novemebr 15th
After careful consideration, I have decided that following chapter 13 with 17 makes more sense. Trust me.
Chapter 17: Manifest Destiny & Its Legacy 1841-1848 (Mexican - American War)
#1-#23 - due Thursday, November 17th
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Chapter 11 /Chapter 12 Test - Thursday, 11/10
Multiple Choice & Short Response
A. Choose one of the following:
1. What basis did Thomas Jefferson have for believing that American trade could be used as a diplomatic tool ? Would you judge his economic coersion (Embargo Act 1807) policy as a failure or success? why or why not?
2. Your textbook's author's beleive that the Louisiana Purchase was "the most glorious achievement of Jefferson as President". Do you agree, or disagree? why or why not?
3. What do you think was the major cause of the War of 1812: western war hawk territorial expansion, British violations of American Neutrality Rights on the high seas, or theurge to uphold national honor and pride? justify your selection
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Chapter 11- The Triumphs & Travails of Jeffersonian Democracy, 1800-1812
Reading Guide : (1-21) Due Tuesday, 11/8
Chapter 12: The Second War for Independenceand the Upsurge in Nationalism 1812-1824
Reading Guide : (1-21) Due Thursday, 11/10
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Chapter 10 - Launching the New Ship of State, 1789-1800
Reading Guide (#1-#26) : Due Wednesday, November 2nd (plaid day)
Do not forget to include AP Themes!
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Chapter 9 - The Confederation & the Constitution, 1776-1790
Multiple Choice Test
Thuursday, October 17th
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Chapter 9 Reading Guide- The Confederation & the Constitution 1776-1790
#1-#11 due: Tuesday, Oct. 25th
#12-#23 due: Thursday, Oct.27th
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Chapter 7/8 Multiple Choice Test : (20 questions, 10 from each chapter)
Free Response Essay #2 : to be completed in class-
Was the American Revolution simply a revolt of citizens unwilling to pay taxes, or was it driven by principles and the desire for independence?
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Chapter 8 Reading Guide - America Secedes from Empire, 1775-1783
#1-#9 due - Monday, October 17th, 2011
#10-#18 due - Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
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Chapter 7 - The Road to Revolution, 1763-1775
Reading Guide (1-20) DUE: Thursday, October 13th
Please do not forget to add the 3 AP Themes addressed in the chapter. Make sure you identify the theme, and cite an example.
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Chapter 6 :The Duel For North America, 1608-1763
multiple choice test - Monday 10/10
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(#1-#25 ) Due: Tuesday, October 4.
Reading Guide- Chapter 6 The Duel For North America, 1608-1763
Do not forget the AP Themes !
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Chapter 4- American Life in the 17th Century
Chapter 5- Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution
Multiple Choice/ Short Response Test
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Chapter 4: American Life in the 17th Century (1607-1692) - Reading Guide #1- #15 and AP themes due : Thursday 9/22
Chapter 5: Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution (1700-1715) - Reading Guide #15- #27 and AP Themes due: Monday 9/26
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Free Response Essay #1 to be completed in class - Please see syllabus or notes
Multiple Choice Test - Chapter 3
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Chapter 3 : Settling the Northern Colonies
Reading Guide #1- 19 & Map due : Tuesday 9/13/2011
Reading Guide #20-#37 due: Thursday 9/15/2011
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Chapter 2 Test: Multiple Choice/Short Response
The Planting of English America 1500-1733
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Chapter 2: The Planting of English America (#24-#43 & 3 APUSH themes)
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Read Chapter 1: New World Beginnings. Complete all sections of the Reading Guide.