Advanced Placement U.S. History
Summer Assignment
Christopher Parrett
Advanced Placement US History Summer Assignment
Students in Mr. Parrett’s A.P. U.S. History classes are required to complete some preparation for the class by completing some work from the first two chapters. Students will need to check out of the media center the primary textbooks for the course: The Enduring Vision and United States History, Preparing For The Advanced Placement Examination 2016 edition (Amsco book) over the summer in order to complete this assignment. The assignment will be due the first Friday of the first week of school. In order to receive full credit, students must complete the 2 chapters in the following manner. First, You should complete an outline based upon the Enduring Vision textbook of the appropriate chapter (2 pages front and back should be sufficient). Do not use the Amsco book for the outline. It is intended to be used as a supplement- not the main text. The outline must be handwritten. Then for Chapter 1 you will define the identifications listed in the accompanying study guide. The ID should have an explanation including its significance but should not be more than one to two sentences. These may be handwritten, but it is preferable if they are typed. Students then need to complete the corresponding online test for chapter 1. These practice tests will help you greatly on the chapter tests and should be completed as part of your regular weekly homework assignment. The online test can be accessed by going to: http://college.cengage.com/history/us/boyer/enduring_vision/5e/students/index.html On the text site, click on “ACE practice tests” go to the appropriate chapter and take the test after reading the text and doing the work. Score the test. If you don’t receive a 100%, exit the page, return and take it again. Do this until you have correctly answered all the questions on the chapter ACE test. When you achieve a 100% the page should be printed and stabled with the corresponding homework. Chapter 2 should be completed in the same manner; however, for this chapter, students are also to complete the short answer question which is below the chapter 2 IDs on this assignment paper. It is preferred that the short answer be also typed.
This is to be the basic procedure for homework for the entire year although some variations in the format of the homework may occur depending on the instructor. Study Guides may vary per instructor after Chapter 2.
Examples of the suggested chapter note taking method is provided on the following pages. However, variations of this format can be made on an individual basis per student. In other words complete the outline in a manner that you feel is best for you. Students should check with the instructor if they have any questions.
In addition to the online textbook there are many helpful websites available to you.
Study website great for practice |
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Historyteacher.net – go to AHAP Main Page link – Tons of Information |
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Gilder Lehrman study site – excellent for review and overview of time periods |
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Hip Hughes History YouTube Channel |
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Crash Course US History
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s |
Unit 1 Chapter 1
Identifications:
After
reading Chapter 1, identify
and
explain the historical significance of
each of the following:
Paleo-Indians
Archaic peoples
Hohokam culture
Adena culture
Hopewell and Mississippian cultures
Eastern Woodlands peoples
League of the Iroquois
Conquistadores
Anasazi and Pueblo cultures
Mound-building culture
Cahokia
Nuclear families vs. extended families
Unit 1 Chapter 2
Identifications: After reading Chapter 2, identify and explain the historical significance of each of the following:
Indulgences, Martin Luther, and the Protestant Reformation
John Calvin and the Doctrine of Predestination
Counter-Reformation
Separatists, Puritans, and Anglicans
Conversion experience
Prince Henry the Navigator
Treaty of Tordesillas
John Cabot
conquistadores and encomiendas
Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro
Samuel de Champlain
Northwest Passage
Lost colony of Roanoke
Virginia Company of London
Joint-stock company
Captain John Smith
John Rolfe and Pocahontas
Headrights
Pilgrims and Plymouth
Mayflower Compact
Short Answer Question
Each question will consist of three parts. On the AP exam each part is worth one point, it is all or nothing for each part. SAQs do not require a thesis statement, but your answer needs to be clear and concise with specific and accurate evidence for each part of the question. Your information should come from the two texts.
Answer a, b, and c.
Briefly explain ONE common trait in the policies of TWO of these European nations toward Native Americans:
England
France
Spain
Briefly explain ONE difference between the policies of two European nations toward Native Americans.
Briefly explain ONE reaction of Native Americans to European policies.
If you have any questions regarding the assignment, do not get frustrated. Mr. Parrett will be checking emails during the summer. Just email your questions to him and you should get a timely reply. (Email address is at the top of page 1 of this assignment and also on the Boone website). A copy of this assignment will also be posted on the Boone website and hard copies will be in the guidance office.
Note taking example:
*For each blue heading in the section you should have at least 3-5 bullet points
*You can complete you IDs separately or within your notes. If you include them within your outline/2 column notes, they should be highlighted or underlined or in parenthesis.
Topic: Chapter 5- Physical Geography of the United States and Canada
A Land of Contrasts (Section 1 Landforms and Resources)
Main
Points: A
Human Perspective Landscape
Influenced Development
Vast
Lands Abundant
Resources Many
and Varied Landforms
The
Eastern Lowlands (Piedmont) This
ID is just an example. Your explanation should be more descriptive
and should explain the significance of the ID.
Evidence
and Detail: Depending
on where you are in the U.S. or Canada you will find varying
landscapes.
U.S.
and Canada occupy the central and northern regions of North
America. Known
as Anglo America (English speaking). Both
have similar physical characteristics and culture. These
countries are tied politically and economically.
Both
countries extend from the Atlantic (east) to the Pacific (west)
Oceans. Canada
and the U.S. (Alaska) have the Arctic Ocean to the north and the
U.S. has the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Both
countries are among the largest in area, Canada 2nd
and U.S. 3rd.
Both
have fertile soil, sizeable water supplies and forests, and large
deposits of various minerals. Because
of the rich resources, both countries have become powerful in the
global economy.
Canada
and the U.S. share many of the same landforms, mainly the western
mountains and interior plains
Flat
coastal plain located in the U.S. (Gulf-Atlantic Coastal Plain) (Piedmont
is a low plateau that has rolling hills plus numerous rivers and
streams)
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