I must say teaching you all for the past two years has been a pleasure. I love the challenges and the arguments I receive from my future leaders. I see a vast of occupations from you guys and gals and I hope the information from this class will assist you in some sort of way. I love each and everyone one of you and let's continue with the 50s, 60s, 70s and possibly the 80s! I wish you much success in your future endeavors!!!
Mrs. Ladd
#Imgoingtomissyall #tear #frommyheart
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Blog #25 The Eisenhower Years 1952-1960
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, May 1, 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'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, May 3,2013, 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. Analyze the relative influence of African Americans and the federal government in TWO of the following civil rights cases:
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Little Rock Central High School
Montgomery Bus Boycott
2. To what extent were the 1950s an era of conformity and complacency?
3. How did television affect American culture and politics in the 1950s?
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, May 1, 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'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, May 3,2013, 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. Analyze the relative influence of African Americans and the federal government in TWO of the following civil rights cases:
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Little Rock Central High School
Montgomery Bus Boycott
2. To what extent were the 1950s an era of conformity and complacency?
3. How did television affect American culture and politics in the 1950s?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Blog #24 Truman and the Cold War 1945-1962
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, April 24, 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'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, April 26 ,2013, 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. To what extent were the hostilities that developed between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1946 and 1952 inevitable?
2. Analyze the impact of TWO of the following on American-Soviet relations during Truman's presidency:
Atomic Weapons
Marshall Plan
Berlin Blockade
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
3. How did Truman's Fair Deal go beyond the reforms of the New Deal of the 1930s?
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, April 24, 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'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, April 26 ,2013, 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. To what extent were the hostilities that developed between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1946 and 1952 inevitable?
2. Analyze the impact of TWO of the following on American-Soviet relations during Truman's presidency:
Atomic Weapons
Marshall Plan
Berlin Blockade
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
3. How did Truman's Fair Deal go beyond the reforms of the New Deal of the 1930s?
Blog #23 World War II
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, April 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'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, April 19,2013, 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. Compare and contrast US reaction to war in Europe in 1914 with its reaction in 1939.
2. Analyze the discrimination of TWO of the following groups faced during WWII, despite their patriotism:
African Americans
Japanese Americans
Mexican Americans
Women
3. Argue either for or against this statement: "President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb was completely justified."
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, April 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'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, April 19,2013, 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. Compare and contrast US reaction to war in Europe in 1914 with its reaction in 1939.
2. Analyze the discrimination of TWO of the following groups faced during WWII, despite their patriotism:
African Americans
Japanese Americans
Mexican Americans
Women
3. Argue either for or against this statement: "President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb was completely justified."
Blog #22 The Great Depression and the New Deal
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, April 10, 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'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, April 12,2013, 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.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:
Farm Problems
Income Distribution
World Trade and Finance
3. Select TWO New Deal agencies or commissions and assess how well each satisfied the three R's of relief, recovery, and reform.
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, April 10, 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'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, April 12,2013, 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.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:
Farm Problems
Income Distribution
World Trade and Finance
3. Select TWO New Deal agencies or commissions and assess how well each satisfied the three R's of relief, recovery, and reform.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Mock Test at Lincoln PD center
Hello AP Bloggers,
I hope you are having a restful Monday and enjoying your day off from school. I am posting this blog as a reminder of the AP test administered on Wednesday March 20 at the Lincoln PD Center. The test begins promptly at 8:30am, so I am asking you to arrive 15 minutes prior. The address is 901 9th Ave North Birmingham, AL 35204. Please post a reply to this blog to confirm that you will attend and I will have an accurate number for lunch orders. Again, continue to enjoy your break I wish you a happy and restful Grad Exam week and Spring Break. I love each and everyone of you. Your teacher, Mrs. Ladd
I hope you are having a restful Monday and enjoying your day off from school. I am posting this blog as a reminder of the AP test administered on Wednesday March 20 at the Lincoln PD Center. The test begins promptly at 8:30am, so I am asking you to arrive 15 minutes prior. The address is 901 9th Ave North Birmingham, AL 35204. Please post a reply to this blog to confirm that you will attend and I will have an accurate number for lunch orders. Again, continue to enjoy your break I wish you a happy and restful Grad Exam week and Spring Break. I love each and everyone of you. Your teacher, Mrs. Ladd
Monday, March 4, 2013
Blog #21 A New Era: The 1920s
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, March 20, 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'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, March 22,2013, 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. Discuss with respect to TWO of the following, the increase in social conflict during the economic prosperity of the 1920s:
1. Religious fundamentalism
2. Ku Klux Klan
3. Prohibition
4. Nativism
2. "Economic growth and an 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.
3. Discuss the factors that contributed to the rebirth and rapid growth of the Ku Klux Klan in the early 1920s.
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, March 20, 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'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, March 22,2013, 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. Discuss with respect to TWO of the following, the increase in social conflict during the economic prosperity of the 1920s:
1. Religious fundamentalism
2. Ku Klux Klan
3. Prohibition
4. Nativism
2. "Economic growth and an 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.
3. Discuss the factors that contributed to the rebirth and rapid growth of the Ku Klux Klan in the early 1920s.
Blog #20 World War I 1914-1918
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, March 13, 2013 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, March 15, 2013, 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 German policy from January 1917 onward cause the United States to declare war?
2. Discuss how President Wilson could argue that his foreign policy was still committed to peace after he asked Congress for a declaration of war.
3. Assess the influence of the United States involvement in World War I on TWO of the following:
A. African Americans
B. Civil Liberties
C. Women
D. Business (Industries)
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, March 13, 2013 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, March 15, 2013, 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 German policy from January 1917 onward cause the United States to declare war?
2. Discuss how President Wilson could argue that his foreign policy was still committed to peace after he asked Congress for a declaration of war.
3. Assess the influence of the United States involvement in World War I on TWO of the following:
A. African Americans
B. Civil Liberties
C. Women
D. Business (Industries)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Blog #19 Foreign Policy 1865-1914
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday February 27, 2013 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, March 1, 2013, 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.Discuss whether or not US Foreign Policy from 1890-1914 was principally guided by economic motives.
2. Assess the importance of TWO of the following in the US decision to declare wart against Spain in 1898.
A. Yellow Journalism
B. US business interests
C. Cuban Revolution
3. Compare and Contrast the foreign policies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson toward Latin America.
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday February 27, 2013 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, March 1, 2013, 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.Discuss whether or not US Foreign Policy from 1890-1914 was principally guided by economic motives.
2. Assess the importance of TWO of the following in the US decision to declare wart against Spain in 1898.
A. Yellow Journalism
B. US business interests
C. Cuban Revolution
3. Compare and Contrast the foreign policies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson toward Latin America.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Blog #18: National Politics in the Gilded Age 1877-1900
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 30, 2013, 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, February 1, 2013, 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. To what extent were the supporters and the reforms of the Populists of the 1890s both ahead of their times and behind their times?
2. Analyze the reasons for relatively few congressional or presidential accomplishements during the Gilded Age, despite high voter participation in national politics.
3. To what extent did the election of 1896 represent a turning point in the history of U.S. politics?
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 30, 2013, 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, February 1, 2013, 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. To what extent were the supporters and the reforms of the Populists of the 1890s both ahead of their times and behind their times?
2. Analyze the reasons for relatively few congressional or presidential accomplishements during the Gilded Age, despite high voter participation in national politics.
3. To what extent did the election of 1896 represent a turning point in the history of U.S. politics?
Blog #17: The Growth of Cities and American Culture
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 23, 2013, 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, January 25, 2013, 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 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. To what extent did changes in popular culture, such as the growth of the popular press and increased leisure time and sports activities, reflect the changes in American society from 1865 to 1900.
3.Analyze how two of the following factors contributed to the development of American cities between 1865 and 1900
1. Technology
2. Urban Politics
3. Class Divisions
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 23, 2013, 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, January 25, 2013, 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 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. To what extent did changes in popular culture, such as the growth of the popular press and increased leisure time and sports activities, reflect the changes in American society from 1865 to 1900.
3.Analyze how two of the following factors contributed to the development of American cities between 1865 and 1900
1. Technology
2. Urban Politics
3. Class Divisions
Blog #16: The Rise of Industrial America
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 16, 2013, 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, January 18, 2013, 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. Analyze to what extent TWO of the following promoted the industrial development of the United States from the 1865 to 1900
Natural Resources
Capital and Technology
Labor
Business Management
2. Analyze the goals, methods, and achievements of TWO of the following organizations:
National Labor Union
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
3. Assess the impact of industrialization from 1865 to 1900 on TWO of the following groups:
Middle Class
Wage Earners
Working Women
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 16, 2013, 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, January 18, 2013, 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. Analyze to what extent TWO of the following promoted the industrial development of the United States from the 1865 to 1900
Natural Resources
Capital and Technology
Labor
Business Management
2. Analyze the goals, methods, and achievements of TWO of the following organizations:
National Labor Union
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
3. Assess the impact of industrialization from 1865 to 1900 on TWO of the following groups:
Middle Class
Wage Earners
Working Women
Blog #15 The Last West and the New South
Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, January 9, 2013,12:00a.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 January 11, 2013, 2:00a.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. Explain how two of the following influenced the development of the last West from the 1850s to 1900.
A. Miners
B.Cattlemen
C. Farmers
2.To what extent did changes in the South from 1877 to 1900 reflect (a) the vision of the New South and (b) traditional attitudes and policies
3. Discuss the shifts in the federal government's policy toward Native Americans from the 1830s to the 1930s.
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, January 9, 2013,12:00a.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 January 11, 2013, 2:00a.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. Explain how two of the following influenced the development of the last West from the 1850s to 1900.
A. Miners
B.Cattlemen
C. Farmers
2.To what extent did changes in the South from 1877 to 1900 reflect (a) the vision of the New South and (b) traditional attitudes and policies
3. Discuss the shifts in the federal government's policy toward Native Americans from the 1830s to the 1930s.
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