Blog #14: The Civil War, 1861-1865

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Tuesday, December 18, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Thursday, December 20, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. he 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.

Students, remember select one question from the following questions listed below:
1. How did economic and political factors help cause the South to lose the Civil War?

2. Assess the effectiveness of the military leadership, strategies, and tactics of the North and the South during the Civil War.

3. To what extent is it correct to say that the Civil War represented a second American Revolution?

Blog #13: The Union in Peril, 1848-160 (Events leading to the Civil War)

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, December 14, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. he 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.

Students remember select one question from the foloowing questions listed below:
1. How did TWO of the following contribute to the events that led to disunion?
Passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
Decision in the Dred Scott case
Raid on Harpers Ferry

2. To what degree did the Compromise of 1850 delay the break-up of the Union?

3. What factors account for the remarkable success of a new party- the Republican- in the elections of 1856 and 1860?

Blog #12: Territorial and Economic Expansion, 1830-1860

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, December 7, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. he 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.

Students remember select one question from the foloowing questions listed below:
1. How did the belief of Manifest Destiny influence U.S. politics and policies in the 1840's?

2. Compare and contrast the expansionist policies of President Jefferson and President Polk?

3. Assess the role of TWO of the following in the development of the territories west of the Mississippi River between 1820 and 1860:
Fur Traders
Overland Trails
Mining
Farming

Blog #11 Society, Culture, and Reform, 1820-1860

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Friday, Wednesday November 28, 2012,12:00a.m.. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, November 30, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. he 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.

Students remember select one question from the following questions listed below:
1.In what ways did the Secon Great Awakening and religion influence the reform movements of the period of 1820 to 1860?

2. To what extent were the Transcendalists and other writers of the era critical of the changes in American society during the period 1820 to 1860?

3. Assess the extent to which economic changes in American society encouraged TWO of the following reform movements:
PUBLIC EDUCATION
TEMPERANCE
WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Blog #10 Jacksonian Democracy

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, November 16, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. he 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.

Students remember select one question from the following and answer it in two (2) DETAILED paragraphs on the comment section of the blog:

1. How did TWO of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
Universal white male suffrage
Popular Election of the President
Spoils System

2. To what extent was President Andrew Jackson one of the nation's most effective presidents?

Blog #9 Nationalism and Economic Development

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Monday, November 5,2012 12:00a.m. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, November 7, 2012 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.

Students remember select one question from the following and answer it in two (2) DETAILED paragraphs on the comment section of the blog:

1. What factors contributed to the formulation of the Monroe Doctrine?

2. Analyze the ways TWO of the following helped bring a shift from a agricultural economy to an industrial economy in the US in the early 1800s:

Commercial Farming

Factory System

Labor

Transportation

Blog #8 Jeffersonian Era

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Monday, October 29, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's 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 the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, October 31, 2012 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.

Students remember select one question from the following and answer it in two (2) DETAILED paragraphs on the comment section of the blog:

1. Analyze, with respect to his domestic and foreign policies, the statement by President Jefferson, "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalist."

2. Assess the pressures in the early part of the 19th century to force Native Americans from their lands along the western frontier of the United States in the context of TWO of thew following:

3. Explain the influence of TWO of the following on the US decision to go to war in 1812:
Embargo policies of Jefferson and Madison
British impressment of US Navy seamen
Settlers conflict with the Native Americans

***Remember to include the following:
1. Write the question you have selected to answer
2. Answer the question in paragraph format.

Blog #7: Causes of the American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, October 10, 2012 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. Analyze the effect the French and Indian War and its aftermath on the relationship between Great Britain and the British colonies. Confine your answer to the period from 1754 to 1776.


2. To what extent did economic issues provoke the American Revolution?

Blog #6: Unit #2 Colonial Settlement/American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Monday, October 1, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, October 3, 2012 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.

6. In the twodecades before the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, a profound shift in the way many Americans thought and felt about the British government and their colonial governments. Assess the validity of this statement in view of the political and constitutional debates of these decades.

7. For the period before 1750, analyze the ways in which Britain's policy of salutary neglect influenced the development of American society as illustrate in the following:
A. Legislative Assemblies
B. Commerce (business)
C. Religion

Blog #5: Unit #2 Colonial Settlement and American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Tuesday, September 25, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Thursday, September 27, 2012 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.

4. From 1600-1763, several European nations vied for control of the North American continent. Why did England win the struggle?

5. Britain's wars for empire (French and Indian War), far more than its mercantilist policies, dictated the economic fortunes of Britain's North American colonies in the eighteenth century. Assess the validity of this statement.

Blog #4:Unit #2 Essay Questions-Colonial Settlement and American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Friday, September 21, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Sunday, September 23, 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. Between 1607 and 1763, American colonists gained control of their political and economic institutions. To what extent and in what ways do you agree or disagree with this statement.

2. To what extent and why did religious toleration increase in the American colonies during the 17th  and 18th centuries? Answer with reference to three individuals, events or movements in American religion during the 17th and 18th centuries.

3.To what extent did economic issues provoke the American Revolution

Unit # 1: Essay Questions 5 & 6

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, September 19, 2012 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.

Questions:

5. What was the nature of the colonial encounter between English newcomers and Algonquian natives in the Chesapeake?

 

6. What factors contributed to Europe’s expansionist impulses?

Unit #1: Essay Questions 3 & 4

Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extention Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates essays by Friday, September 14, 2012 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 arguement 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.

Questions:

3. Evaluate the role of social, economic, and political dissent in the creation and evolution of the various colonies.

 

4. In what ways were the Spanish, French, and English colonies in North America similar? In what ways were they different?

Unit #1: Essay Questions 1& 2

Students,
The following questions should be answered by Friday, September 7, 2012 12:00a.m. 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's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates' essays by Sunday, September 9, 2012 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.

Questions:

1. How did religion shape European efforts to colonize the New World?

 

2. Europeans and Native Americans “exchanged” many things as they began interacting with each other. Focusing on no more than 2 items, analyze how the intercontinental exchange affected North/South America OR Europe after these items were transplanted to the new region.

Welcome: AP US History 10

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 year will consist of a pivotal presidential election in our nation's history and we will examine the political process that the Constitution has created for the Executive Branch of the United States of America. This course analyzes American History from the beginnings to the Clinton Administration.
1st Assignment- Due 8/23/2012 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 postseondary institutions that you are interested in and what major(s) you plan to study. Explain how the course will benefit you as a 1st and 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 50 points.
2nd Assignment-Due 8/25/2012 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 25 points which is a total of 50 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 2012-2013 school year!!!