Read‚ Watch‚ or Listen (RWL) Project AP US HISTORY Name: Directions: Each RWL project will consist of two sections. First‚ you will choose a source that relates to each of our units in United States history (read a book/portion of a primary source‚ watch a movie‚ or listen to an ITunes University lecture). Second‚ you will either answer five analysis questions or write a reflection paper based upon your source. Unit 1: Formation of Colonies – Colonial Wars (1607-1763) Unit
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Chapter Six: The Duel for North America Coureus des bois French- Canadian fur trappers‚ "runners of the woods" Edict of Nantes - Issued in 1598 by the crown of France‚ it granted limited religious freedom to the French Protestants‚ and stopped religious wars between the Protestants and the Catholics. Quebec - Established by France in 1608 (Catholic) with large help of Samuel de Champlain‚ "Father of New France" Tried to convert Indians to Christianity and to save them from the fur trappers
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membership reaches 5 million Scopes Trial –Evolution‚ Tennessee Model T Ford drops to cost $290 (3 months wages) “Scarface” Al Capone begins 6 years of gang warfare Nellie Tayloe Ross elected Governor of Wyoming‚ First woman governor of a U.S. State US troops occupy Nicaragua Lindbergh’s first solo flight across the Atlantic; Sacco and Vanzetti executed; Babe Ruth hits 60 home runs for the Yankees; Al Jolson stars in The Jazz Singer‚ the first talking film U.S. citizenship granted to inhabitants
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the AP U.S. History Exam © 2003 James L. Smith TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Information about the AP exam and helpful hints for obtaining the highest grade possible. 2. Important Dates in U.S. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Memorize these dates! 3. 250 Things Every AP Student
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to rely on large bodies of American troops for support in the future. Vietnam moratorium (1969): American "doves" and antiwar protestor were not satisfied with "vietnamization" and preferred a prompt withdral. Antiwar protesters did a Vietnam moratorium in October 1969 where 100‚000 people went into the Boston Common and 50‚000 people went by the white house with lighted candles. My Lai: Deepened disgust w/ war‚ a village full of innocents was massacred by American troops Cambodia: Nixon ordered
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Causes of American Imperialism Need for foreign market Missionaries International Darwinism Jingoism Growth of Navy International Plundering of Africa and Asia Example set by Colonial Nations Fear of losing out Americans were bruising for war- aggressive attitude American Attitudes Reverend Josiah Strong: Author of “Our Country: Its Possible Future and Its Present Crisis Theory was that Anglo- Saxton civilization is superior and American religion and values need to be spread Theodore
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AP U.S. History A People’s History of the United States Reading Guide and Assignment Chapter 7: “ As Long as the Grass Grows or Water Runs” Directions: As you read the chapter‚ think about and answer the following questions. What is the major theme in this chapter? The major theme was Native American survival and the effects of Americans taking their land‚ raiding their communities‚ and spreading diseases. What evidence does Zinn cite to illustrate the overall impact of Indian removal
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War by Act of Germany -To defend American interests short of war‚ the president asked Congress for authority to arm American merchant ships. -An obstruction of Midwestern senators was a reminder of the continuing strength of American isolationism. -The Zimmermann note was intercepted and published on March 1‚ 1917‚ infuriating Americans‚ especially westerners. -German foreign secretary Arthur Zimmermann had secretly proposed a German-Mexican alliance‚ tempting Mexico with veiled promises
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Josh Vincent Chapter 7 The Empires of Persia a) The empires of Persia arose in the arid land of Iran. For centuries‚ Iran had developed under the shadow of the wealthier and productive Mesopotamia while absorbing migrations and invasions. b) During the sixth century BCE‚ rulers of the province of Persia in southwest Iran embarked on a series of conquests that led to the formation of an enormous empire. c) Four dynasties ruled during the times- The Achaemenids (558-330 BCE)‚ Seleucids
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Writing In AP US History U.S. History Essay Writing / Exam Information The AP U.S. History Exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long and includes both a 100-minute multiple-choice / short-answer section (Part I) and a 95-minute free-response section (Part II). Each section is divided into two parts‚ as shown in the table below. Student performance on these four parts will be compiled and weighted to determine an AP Exam score. AP Scores are 5 – 1. Section Question Type Number of Questions Timing Percentage
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