Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, April 24, 2014. Students, essay questions should be
answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing
content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and
paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate
and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1)
question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based
on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st
paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before
submitting
your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension
Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays
by Monday, April 28, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3
sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and
explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will
allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help
critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10
points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs.
Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. Compare and contrast Herbert Hoover's economic policies with those of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
2. Analyze the role of TWO of the following in explaining the causes of the Great Depression.
A. Farming Problems
B. Income Distribution
C. World Trade and Finance
D. Government Policy
3. Select TWO New Deal Agencies or commissions and assess how well each satisfied the three Rs of relief, recovery, and reform.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Blog #17 A New Era The 1920s
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, April 17, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, April 21, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. Discuss with respect to TWO of the following, the increase in social conflict during the economic prosperity of the 1920s:
A. Religion
B. Ku Klux Klan
C. Prohibition
D. Nativism
2. "Economic growth and improved standard of living in the 1920s benefited only a minority of the American people." Argue either for or against the validity of this interpretation.
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, April 17, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, April 21, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. Discuss with respect to TWO of the following, the increase in social conflict during the economic prosperity of the 1920s:
A. Religion
B. Ku Klux Klan
C. Prohibition
D. Nativism
2. "Economic growth and improved standard of living in the 1920s benefited only a minority of the American people." Argue either for or against the validity of this interpretation.
Blog #16 World War I
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, April 3, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, April 7, 2014 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1) How did Germany's policy from January 1917 onward cause the United States to declare war?
2) Assess the influence of the United States involvement in WWI on TWO of the following:
A. Women
B. Business/Economy
C. African Americans
D. Civil Liberties
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, April 3, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, April 7, 2014 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1) How did Germany's policy from January 1917 onward cause the United States to declare war?
2) Assess the influence of the United States involvement in WWI on TWO of the following:
A. Women
B. Business/Economy
C. African Americans
D. Civil Liberties
Monday, March 3, 2014
Blog #15 Foreign Policy 1865-1914
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, March 13, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, March 17, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. Assess the importance of TWO of the following in the US decision to declare war against Spain in 1898.
A. Yellow Journalism
B. Sinking of the Maine
C. US business interests
D. Cuban Revolution
2. Discuss whether or not US foreign policy from 1890-1914 was principally guided by economic motives.
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, March 13, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, March 17, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. Assess the importance of TWO of the following in the US decision to declare war against Spain in 1898.
A. Yellow Journalism
B. Sinking of the Maine
C. US business interests
D. Cuban Revolution
2. Discuss whether or not US foreign policy from 1890-1914 was principally guided by economic motives.
Blog # 14 National Politics of the Gilded Age 1877-1900
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, March 6, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, March 10, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one (1) of the following questions:
1.In what ways did the creation of the Greenback and Populist parties indicate that the two major parties had failed to deal with the critical problems of the period from 1877 to 1900?
2. To what extent were the supporters and the reforms of the Populists of the 1890s both ahead of their times and behind their times?
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, March 6, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, March 10, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one (1) of the following questions:
1.In what ways did the creation of the Greenback and Populist parties indicate that the two major parties had failed to deal with the critical problems of the period from 1877 to 1900?
2. To what extent were the supporters and the reforms of the Populists of the 1890s both ahead of their times and behind their times?
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Blog #13 The Growth of Cities and American Culture 1865-1900
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, February 27, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, March 3, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did the characteristics and experiences of the new immigrants of the 1880-1914 period compare to those of the old immigrants who came before them?
2. Analyze how TWO of the following factors contributed to the development of American cities between 1865-1900
A) Technology
B)Urban Politics
C) Class Divisions
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, February 27, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, March 3, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did the characteristics and experiences of the new immigrants of the 1880-1914 period compare to those of the old immigrants who came before them?
2. Analyze how TWO of the following factors contributed to the development of American cities between 1865-1900
A) Technology
B)Urban Politics
C) Class Divisions
Friday, February 7, 2014
Blog #12 The Rise of Industrial America 1865-1900
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, February 20, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, February 24, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1.Assess the impact of industrialization from 1865-1900 on TWO of the following groups:
Middle Class
Wage Earners (Lower/Unskilled Labor)
Working Women
2.Analyze the goals, methods, and achievements of TWO of the following organizations:
National Labor Union
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, February 20, 2014. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, February 24, 2014, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1.Assess the impact of industrialization from 1865-1900 on TWO of the following groups:
Middle Class
Wage Earners (Lower/Unskilled Labor)
Working Women
2.Analyze the goals, methods, and achievements of TWO of the following organizations:
National Labor Union
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Monday, December 2, 2013
Blog #11 The Civil War
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 19, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, December 20, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did economic and political factors help cause the South to lose the Civil War?
2. Analyze the impact of any TWO of the following on the ending of slavery during the Civil War:
A. President Lincoln
B. U.S. Congress
C. slaves and former slaves
3. Assess the effectiveness of the military leadership, strategies, and tactics of the North and the South during the Civil War?
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 19, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, December 20, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did economic and political factors help cause the South to lose the Civil War?
2. Analyze the impact of any TWO of the following on the ending of slavery during the Civil War:
A. President Lincoln
B. U.S. Congress
C. slaves and former slaves
3. Assess the effectiveness of the military leadership, strategies, and tactics of the North and the South during the Civil War?
Blog #10 The Union in Peril 1848-1861
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 12, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. What factors account for the remarkable success of a new party-The Republican-in the elections of 1856 and 1860?
2. How did TWO of the following contribute to the events that led to the disunion?
A. Passage of the Kansas Nebraska Act
B. Decision in the Dred Scott Case
C. Raid on Harper's Ferry
3.Assess the extent to which slavery was the main cause of disunion and the Civil War.
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 12, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. What factors account for the remarkable success of a new party-The Republican-in the elections of 1856 and 1860?
2. How did TWO of the following contribute to the events that led to the disunion?
A. Passage of the Kansas Nebraska Act
B. Decision in the Dred Scott Case
C. Raid on Harper's Ferry
3.Assess the extent to which slavery was the main cause of disunion and the Civil War.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Blog # 9 The Age of Jackson
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 5, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, December 9, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did two of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
A. Universal White Male Suffrage
B. Popular election of the President
C. Spoils System
2. Compare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s.
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 5, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, December 9, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did two of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
A. Universal White Male Suffrage
B. Popular election of the President
C. Spoils System
2. Compare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s.
Blog #8 The Age of Jefferson
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, November 21, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, November 25, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select from one of the following questions:
1. Explain the influences of TWO of the following the US decision to go to war in 1812:
A. Embargo policies of Jefferson and Madison
B. British impressment of American seamen
C. settlers conflicts with the Native Americans
D. Expansionist goals of the war hawks
2. To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
3. Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of TWO of the following:
foreign relations
industry
nationalism
Native Americans
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, November 21, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, November 25, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Select from one of the following questions:
1. Explain the influences of TWO of the following the US decision to go to war in 1812:
A. Embargo policies of Jefferson and Madison
B. British impressment of American seamen
C. settlers conflicts with the Native Americans
D. Expansionist goals of the war hawks
2. To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
3. Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of TWO of the following:
foreign relations
industry
nationalism
Native Americans
Monday, October 28, 2013
Blog #7 The Constitution and the New Republic 1787-1800
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, November 7, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, November 11, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. Assess the Constitution in terms of the compromises developed by the delegates in the context of TWO of the following:
presidency
representation
slavery
2. Analyze the role and influence of TWO of the following in the debate over ratification of the Constitution:
Anti-federalists
The Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights Compromise
3. Compare and contrast the views and actions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton while they were members of Washington's cabinet
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, November 7, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, November 11, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. Assess the Constitution in terms of the compromises developed by the delegates in the context of TWO of the following:
presidency
representation
slavery
2. Analyze the role and influence of TWO of the following in the debate over ratification of the Constitution:
Anti-federalists
The Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights Compromise
3. Compare and contrast the views and actions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton while they were members of Washington's cabinet
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Blog #6: Evaluations of the AP US History
Hello AP Students,
I am very pleased with your writing in this class. I read your blog posts and your comments and it's very impressive. I am noticing the hardwork being done in this class and I just wanted to let you guys know I am very proud.
This week assignment includes free hand writing. I want you to be honest about the course and the instruction so far. I would like to know your likes and dislikes of the class so far and what improvements or changes that can be made. I look forward to reading your comments by October 24, 2013 by midnight. Blog #7 will continue next week on the US Constitution.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Blog #5 The American Revolution and Confederation
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, October 17, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, October 21, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. To what extent was the central government under the Articles of Confederation successful in governing the United States?
2. Compare and contrast the background of two groups of Americans: those who became Loyalist and those who became Patriots.
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, October 17, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, October 21, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. To what extent was the central government under the Articles of Confederation successful in governing the United States?
2. Compare and contrast the background of two groups of Americans: those who became Loyalist and those who became Patriots.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Blog #4 Imperial Wars and Colonial Protest 1754-1774
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, October 3, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, October 7, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. Compare and contrast the American and the British views regarding the results of the French and Indian War.
2. Explain the connection between the ideas of Enlightenment and the protest movement in the colonies against British imperial policy.
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, October 3, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, October 7, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. Compare and contrast the American and the British views regarding the results of the French and Indian War.
2. Explain the connection between the ideas of Enlightenment and the protest movement in the colonies against British imperial policy.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Blog #3 Colonial Society in the 18th Century
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, September 26, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, September 30, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1)To what extent were economic opportunities in the colonies available to the white majority largely because such opportunities were denied to the black minority?
2) Compare and contrast the culture of the southern colonies with that of the New England colonies?
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, September 26, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, September 30, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1)To what extent were economic opportunities in the colonies available to the white majority largely because such opportunities were denied to the black minority?
2) Compare and contrast the culture of the southern colonies with that of the New England colonies?
Monday, September 9, 2013
Blog #2 13 Colonies and British Empire
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, September 19, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, September 23, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1.Why did slavery in the colonies grow more rapidly in the last decades of the 17th century than in earlier decades of the century?
2. To what extent did mercantilism affect the political and economic development of England's 13 American colonies?
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, September 19, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, September 23, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1.Why did slavery in the colonies grow more rapidly in the last decades of the 17th century than in earlier decades of the century?
2. To what extent did mercantilism affect the political and economic development of England's 13 American colonies?
Friday, August 30, 2013
Blog #1 Exploration, Discovery, and Settlement 1492-1700
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, September 5, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, September 9, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. In what ways did the English colonies develop differently from the Spanish and the French colonies?
2. Analyze the extent to which early European colonists viewed the Native Americans as inferior people who could be exploited for the colonists benefit.
3. "With the dawn of the 16th century, there came together in Europe both motivation and the means to explore and colonize territory across the seas." Discuss this statement with reference to TWO of the following:
A. Religion
B. Trade
C. Technology
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, September 5, 2013. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Monday, September 9, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
1. In what ways did the English colonies develop differently from the Spanish and the French colonies?
2. Analyze the extent to which early European colonists viewed the Native Americans as inferior people who could be exploited for the colonists benefit.
3. "With the dawn of the 16th century, there came together in Europe both motivation and the means to explore and colonize territory across the seas." Discuss this statement with reference to TWO of the following:
A. Religion
B. Trade
C. Technology
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Welcome Blog: Class Introductions and Team Building
Welcome Back 11th Graders!!! First I would like to say I hope each and
everyone
had a great and restful summer. I look forward to teaching you a host of
new
information and several new strategies to assist you in analyzing
historical
data. The AP US History course is designed to give students an
introductory level class for first year college readiness. The Advanced
Placement course will be extremely challenging and demanding for outside
readings, assessments, presentations, and essays. I am confident that
the students in this course will be responsible for their workload and
mature enough to handle the pressure. My ultimate goal this year is to
help my students think like a historian
and formulate their own perspective about events and people of American
history. This
course examines US History from the pre-colonial period to the current administration of President Barack Obama concentrating on the issues that our country are facing currently.
1st Assignment- Due 8/27/2012 by 12:00a.m. (Midnight)
Students will introduce themselves to the class Blog Post. Name, interest, goals, likes and dislikes of history, plans for school year, future career/occupation, college of choice, etc. (anything positive you would like the class to know about you). Students are to include the major reason(s) why they chose AP US History and what are their expectations for the class. Also, list three post-seondary institutions that you are interested in and what major(s) you plan to study. Explain how the course will benefit you as a 1st/2nd year college student. This welcome post should be at least (2) two paragraphs in length (10 sentences). (see teacher example). The blog posts are mandatory weekly and will count as 80 points.
2nd Assignment-Due 8/29/2012 by 12:00a.m. Midnight
Students are required to respond to (2) two of their classmates blog post. Students are required to write a two-three sentence reply to their classmates original post. Comments are to be respectful and positive. Each comment post will count as 10 points which is a total of 20 points. I look forward to reading your blog post and I hope you enjoy a positive form of cyber communication in this class for the 2013-2014 school year!!!
1st Assignment- Due 8/27/2012 by 12:00a.m. (Midnight)
Students will introduce themselves to the class Blog Post. Name, interest, goals, likes and dislikes of history, plans for school year, future career/occupation, college of choice, etc. (anything positive you would like the class to know about you). Students are to include the major reason(s) why they chose AP US History and what are their expectations for the class. Also, list three post-seondary institutions that you are interested in and what major(s) you plan to study. Explain how the course will benefit you as a 1st/2nd year college student. This welcome post should be at least (2) two paragraphs in length (10 sentences). (see teacher example). The blog posts are mandatory weekly and will count as 80 points.
2nd Assignment-Due 8/29/2012 by 12:00a.m. Midnight
Students are required to respond to (2) two of their classmates blog post. Students are required to write a two-three sentence reply to their classmates original post. Comments are to be respectful and positive. Each comment post will count as 10 points which is a total of 20 points. I look forward to reading your blog post and I hope you enjoy a positive form of cyber communication in this class for the 2013-2014 school year!!!
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