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AP United States History2012-2013Fox Tech High SchoolTo provide Social Studies courses which will produce an informed citizen who will positively impact our local and global community.The AP United States History course might be best described as “traditional plus.” Many people view history merely as a set of dates and facts to be memorized, but history is much more than that. History is an organic and ever-changing discipline, periodically discovering new evidence and revising old commonly held beliefs. This course is designed to provide a college-level experience and preparation for the AP Exam in the spring 2013. An emphasis is placed on interpreting documents, mastering a significant body of factual information, and writing critical essays. In addition to the topics listed above, the course will emphasize a series of key themes throughout the year. These themes have been determined by the College Board as essential to a comprehensive study of United States history. The course will trace these themes throughout the year, emphasizing the ways in which they are interconnected and examining the ways in which each helps to shape the changes over time that are so important to understanding TextbooksKennedy, David M., Lizabeth Cohen, and Thomas Bailey. The American Pagent. 13th ed. Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2006.John Garraty, Historical Viewpoints (New York: Longman, 2002)Nancy Hewitt, Women, Families, and Communities (New York: Longman, 1997)Manuel g. Gonzales, Mexicanos-A History of Mexicans in the United States (Indiana University Press, 2000)A variety of AP-level articles and handouts throughout the year will be provided by the instructor. Major Themes of the Course These themes are woven throughout unit discussions, with assessments (quizzes, essays and exams being structured around them:America as a World StageNational Identity and CitizenshipPolitical change and ContinuityPluralism and Group IdentityFree Markets and Economic Transformation Curriculum CalendarUnit 1August 27-31American Pageant: Chapter 1, New World BeginningsPre-Columbian cultures, early explorations, introduction of slaverySpanish and French claims, the rise of mercantilismSeptember 10-14American Pageant: Chapter 2, The Planting of English AmericaThe Chesapeake and southern English colonies, ties with Caribbean economies, British mercantilismChapter 3, Settling the Northern ColoniesNew England and the Puritans, religious dissent, colonial politics and conflict with British authority, the middle colonies. September 17-21American Pageant: Chapter 4, American Life in the 17th Century Tobacco and rice colonies, African-American culture, colonial family life, dissent in New England and the Witch trails. Chapter 5, Colonial Society on the Eve of the Revolution. Immigration and demographic change, the Atlantic economy, the Great Awakening, education and culture, colonial politics. September 24 Unit 1 Test-Chapters 1-5Test format will include both multiple choice and essay questions. September 24-28American Pageant: Chapter 6, The Duel for North AmericaColonial involvement in British imperial wars, consequences of the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763Chapter 7, The Road to RevolutionRoots of revolution and the role of mercantilism, end of benign, neglect, failure of diplomacy, first conflicts. October 1-5American Pageant: Chapter 8, American Secedes from the EmpireThe American Revolution, wartime diplomacy, life on the home front, women and the war, the impact of the war on the institution of slavery.Chapter 9, The Confederation and the constitution The Articles of Confederation and the constitution, the role of the Enlightenment, slavery and religion in the political process, wartime diplomacy. DBQ-The American Revolution Due October 5-FridayOctober 8 Unit 2 Test Chapters 6-9Test Format will include both multiple choice and essay questions.October 8-12American Pageant: Chapter 10, Launching the New Ship of StateEarly national politics and economics, diplomacy during the French Revolution the making of the office of the presidency. October 15-19American Pageant: Chapter 11, Triumphs and Travails of Jeffersonian DemocracyThe “Revolution of 1800,” the Marshall Court, diplomacy of Jefferson and Madison, the Embargo Act, acceleration of expansion west. Chapter 12, The Second War for Independence/NationalismThe War of 1812, The Era of Good Feeling, The American System, the diplomacy of expansion, forging a new national identity. DBQ-Comparing the policies and politics of Jefferson and Madison due October 19-FridayOctober 22-26Jacksonian democracy and the Whigs national policy toward American Indians, the era of the “common man,” expansion with the Texas revolution, slavery and sectionalism. October 26 Unit 3 Test Chapters 10-13Test format will include both multiple choice and essay questions. November 5-9American Pageant: Chapter 14, Forging the National Economy The rise of the market economy, immigration and the increase in nativism, women in the workplace, the factory system, the transportation revolution, expansion west. November 12-16American Pageant: Chapter 15, The Ferment of Reform and CultureThe Second Great Awakening and the growth of reform, women’s roles in reform movements, creation of a national culture, advances in education and the sciences. Chapter 16, The South and the Slavery ControversyCotton culture, southern society and the impact of the plantation system, the rise of abolitionist movements. November 16 Unit 4 Test Chapters 14-16Test format will include both multiple choice and essay questions. November 19-23 Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 26-30American Pageant: Chapter 17, Manifest Destiny and its LegacyExpansion under Polk, Manifest Destiny, war with MexicoDecember 3-7American Pageant: Chapter 18, Renewing the Sectional StrugglePopular sovereignty, the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law, the economics of expansion. Chapter 19, Drifting Toward Disunion Abolition of the 1850s, the impact of Dred Scott, the financial panic of 1857, political crisis in the election of 1860, the coming of the Civil War.DBQ-The role of the Constitution in the crisis of the 1850s.December 10 Unit 4 Test Chapters 17-19Test format will include both multiple choice and essay questions. December 10-14American Pageant: Chapter 20 Girding for WarWartime diplomacy, economic changes in both the North and South, women and war issues of civil liberties in wartime. Chapter 21, The Furnace of the Civil WarThe Peninsula Campaign, the “Anaconda,” the war in the West, Sherman’s March Appomattox, the Emancipation Proclamation, the legacy of war in both North and South.Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural AddressThe Gettysburg AddressDecember 17-21American Pageant: Chapter 22, The Ordeal of ReconstructionThe politics and economics of Reconstruction, experiences of freedmen, the rise of the Bourbon South and the fate of Reconstruction, impeachment politics and the balance of power.Lincoln’s Second Inaugural AddressDecember 21 Unit 5 Test Chapters 20-22Test format will include both multiple choice and essay questions. December 24, 2012-January 7, 2013Winter BreakGrading PolicyDaily work including but not limited to class participationhomeworkgroup work article reviews quizzes60% Assessment interactive notebook tests40%Make-up WorkStudents will have the opportunity to turn in make-up work within 3 days of excused absence. After three days, the late work will be considered late work and not be accepted past the three weeks ending period. The highest grade awarded for the late work will be a 70!Extra CreditOne extra credit assignment will be assigned each nine week grading period. Satisfactory completion of extra-credit work can be awarded up to three points on the final nine weeks grade average.TutoringAvailable Monday thru Friday 8:00am. Tuesday/Thursday until 5:30pm or anytime by appointment.Instructor’s BioTot Lay Albro BA History –Texas A&I Kingsville, TexasMA Education-Texas A&M-San AntonioMA History-Texas A&M-Kingsville, Texas (pending thesis)Fullbright-Hays ScholarContact InformationMs. Tot Albro Room 302-AEmail talbro1@Text only with name and class information 210.296.9872Please don’t abuse my number by calling before 6am or after 8:30pm. Also Saturday and Sunday are also my days “off,” but I will try to answer your text.Texting me, does not excuse you from the work. Classroom RulesBe respectful of yourself and all others.Be prepared before class starts. (Pen, paper, class-related materials, a good attitude)Eating, drinking or using any electronic advice will not be permitted. Electronic device includes cell phones. NO TEXTING during class. ................
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