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?
Monday, December 2, 2013
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.
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