American Uprising

Here is the power point that we took notes (assignment #12) on in class today:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6BhGB3Bc6jPV0p5QXNsdXpJU1E/edit?usp=sharing

Analyzing Colonial Population Data

Here's the worksheet with the table of data about colonial population trends.  We used this in class (with the substitute) working in small groups to make inferences based on the data.  We then turned the inference into a thesis statement that could was strong and clear, debatable and easily supported (with the data).  We also critiqued our thesis statements with a partner and read them to the large group.

Assessment #4 "Playbook"

Here are a few items that you should definitely make sure you have an understanding of for Friday's assessment:

-Understand the trade patterns between the colonies, and Great Britain (and even Africa).
-Know what the "Great Awakening" was and it's impact on colonial society, as well as the role it ultimately played in the American Revolution
-Understand the causes of the "7 Years War" and what Great Britain hoped to gain.
-Know what ended the war and the outcomes (both territorial and set-up for the American Revolution)
-Know the major battles and the biggest killer of troops
-Understand the role of Indians in the war, and why the French had better standing with them.
-Know the major players (not "playas") in the war and after--(Braddock, Washington, Pitt, Franklin, Pontiac, Boone)
-Understand the expense of war, and how that contributed to looming revolution.

Here is the video that we watched in class today covering the "7 Years War" and The Great Awakening.  Our learning target was to understand the causes of the war, and the outcome.  In addition, you should be able to identify how both of these events played a part in leading to the American Revolution.

How to write an AP U.S. History thesis/Cornell Note taking

Today in class we began to discuss what makes an effective thesis statement for A.P. U.S. History.  We briefly discussed how a good thesis statement takes a clear position, while not being too extreme.  It should be clear, strong but still debatable.  Here is the handout that we went over, and then practiced writing an effective thesis (with a partner) on the back.  Our subject was the Jamestown/Plymouth English settlements.

I also handed out an info sheet on how to write Cornell Notes.  Our notes for our reading this week, should follow this format.

Today in Class:

Here's the video that we watched in class today.  We added to our reading notes (#6) from this week on related topics in the video.

Tomorrow's "playbook":

Here's what you are accountable for on tomorrow's assessment-

First, read pages 66-83.  The content of this section WILL be part of tomorrow's assessment.

Also--
-Legal establishment of slavery in the British colonies in North America.
-Why religion played a prominent role in the establishment of several colonies.
-Rights/Restrictions upon women during the colonial era
-The function of cities in British colonies.
-The "Halfway Covenant"
-The establishment of Harvard and Yale
-William Penn
-Quakers
-The role of the Dutch and their early settlements.
-Sir Edmond Andros
-Massasoit
-Anne Hutchinson
-Roger Williams
-"The Great Migration"
-John Winthrop
-Puritans/Separatists
-Collectivism
-"Dutchification"'
-Mayflower Compact

-Be able to identify the 13 British colonies.

-Any content covered in this week's reading is fair game--this "playbook" is incomplete.

That is all for now--Good luck!
Mr. C.

P.S.  Remember that a signed grade report is due tomorrow as well.

9/17/13

Today in class, we began to analyze Document B.  You can compare/contrast it with Document C.  You need to also fill out the APPARTS worksheet for Document B.

Preparing for Tomorrow's Assessment

Today in class I "opened up the playbook" and gave you some key points that you should definitely have an understanding of for tomorrow's assessment.  Here is a truncated version of what I gave in class today:

-Jamestown
    Why was it settled?
    Why did they choose the site?
    What were the unknown negatives of that particular site?
     How bad did it get for the first group of colonists?
     What ultimately saved the colony?
     Who were the major players (important people)?
     How did King James' view of the colony change?

-Maryland
  -Why was it founded?
  -Who was Lord Baltimore?

-3 Major European Powers
  -Be able to compare/contrast their efforts at exploring/colonizing the Western Hemisphere
  -How they treated the native people
  -What changes were brought to North America

  -Be able to pinpoint the place/time/event where the African slave trade was introduced in North America.

That's all for now.  Good luck tomorrow--be prepared!



 

Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

In class today, we broke into small groups and shared the information on the charts (or graphic organizers) we created comparing/contrasting the exploration/settlement efforts of the French, British and Spanish in the 1500/1600's.

We also added to our notes as I discussed some key points about the Jamestown settlement.

We then began to analyze a primary source document of a ship manifest for a sailing ship headed to Jamestown in 1635.  We wrote out inferences on our own paper, and then used the APPARTS worksheet to deepen our analysis.

Be ready to discuss your findings and inferences in class tomorrow! (Thursday).

Welcome to AP US

I will be using this blog to keep students and parents updated with what is happening in this class. I will be posting daily lessons, including PowerPoints from class discussions, as well as documents and assignments.

The calendar (scroll down) shows daily class topics, due dates, and quiz and test dates.

There are a number of online resources that will help you in this class, including online practice quizzes, etc.

Let me know if you have any questions. Students and parents can always email me!

Thanks, and I am looking forward to the school year!

Mr. Condon