ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY UNIT

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1 ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY UNIT Reading Schedule The reading schedule means you come to class having read the assigned pages. Be prepared for a quiz or some other assessment related to the reading. Wednesday, January 13 th pp Thursday and Friday, January 14 th and 15 th See information on Socratic Seminar Page Tuesday, January 19 th pp Wednesday, January 20 th Thursday, January 21 st Group Assignment (see The Rise of the City) Friday, January 22 nd pp Monday, January 25 th pp Tuesday, January 26 th pp Wednesday, January 27 th pp Thursday, January 28 th pp Essential Statements Technological advances, large-scale production methods, and the opening of new markets encouraged the rise of industrial capitalism in the United States. The migrations that accompanied industrialization transformed both urban and rural areas of the United States and caused dramatic social and cultural change. The Gilded Age produced new cultural and intellectual movements, public reform efforts, and political debates over economic and social policies. Key People, Places, and Ideas Gilded Age Trusts, monopolies, holding companies Social Darwinism New South Plessy vs. Ferguson Populist Party Frontier thesis Laissez-faire Social Gospel Mining, cattle, homesteading the west Post-war economic issues Treatment of Natives Growth of big business Growth of unions Immigration Changes in American culture and family Growth of cities/urban issues Changes in governance local and national Racial issues These items (and other related ones) will appear on the multiple choice test

2 Potential Essay Questions Evaluate the extent to which the goals of Reconstruction ( ) regarding African-Americans were achieved by Be sure to address both continuities as well as changes during this time period. (continuity and change) Evaluate the extent to which women s activism contributed to maintaining continuity as well as fostering change in United States society from the 1840s through the 1880s. (continuity and change) To what extent and in what ways did the conservation and preservation movements in the late 19th century extend public control over U.S. natural resources? Support your answer with specific and relevant historical information. (causation) To what extent and in what ways did Southern industrialists attempts to create a New South alter the South s economy and society? Support your answer with specific and relevant historical information. (causation) Both the Jacksonian Democrats during and the Populists during attacked and sought out special privilege in American life. The Jacksonian Democrats attained power and succeeded; the Populists failed. Explain and evaluate the validity of this view. (comparison) 6. Compare the actions of the United States government toward native tribes focusing on the pre-civil War ( ) period, and the post-civil War ( ). Be sure to address both similarities and differences. (comparison) Do a scratch outline of each of the above potential essay questions. Test Date Essay (and short answer) Tuesday, February 2 nd Multiple Choice and Short Answer Wednesday, February 3 rd Unit Review is due Wednesday, February 3 rd

3 SOCRATIC SEMINAR We will be using this method as a way to learn about changes in the west between the Civil War and We will work on this over two days. Overall Question: How was the West transformed from the Civil War to 1890? Rules Read and annotate the text Come prepared to class with questions to ask in your group o These could be clarifying questions of the information o These could be questions that will allow others to participate in the discussion You do not need to raise your hand to talk Don t interrupt other speakers; wait your turn to talk For full credit you will need to speak at least three times on each topic of discussion Remember that this is not a debate; it s an opportunity to glean as much indepth information as we can from the reading Points This will count as quiz scores on both days. Points will come from your preparation, your participation, and your reflection. Readings Day 1 Thursday, January 14 th read pages Day 2 Friday, January 15 th read pages Topics of discussion DAY 1 Government role in the west Impact on Farmers Role of Mining Role of Cattle and Ranching Impact on Chinese and other minorities DAY 2 Government policy toward Native Americans Major confrontations between whites and Natives and the results

4 The Rise of the City (pp ) As cities grew, what was life like for different groups? You have been assigned ONE group. Please describe life for your group! Commerce and Culture (pp ) Women, Men, and the Solitude of Self (pp ) Science and Faith (pp ) 2 nd Period 3 rd Period 5 th Period Katibelle, Trey, Julion, Kalie, Tristyn, Stephanie, Joe W., Jack R., Nicole, Mattie, Cheyenne, Adrienne, Lexi, Tate, Brook, Jace, Tommy, Jamesynn, Riley Brenna, Jacob, Tia, Connor, Geoff, Joe B., Jack, Tyler Rachael, Chloe, Damian, Raven, Matt, Tanner, Tiffany, Skye Michael, Jared, Macy, Iliana, Lauren, Allison, Hailey, Nate, Emma, Jasmine, Kaelin, Madi Maddie, David, Maisey, Jack L., Jeff, Elena, Matt, Aurora, Blaine, Kirk, Brent, Holden Jeff, Kate, Kiara, Julianna, Ryan, Amanda Mason, Alex, Anthony, Tristan, Brittany, Honoure Trevor, Carson, Sam, Isaiah, Genesis, Delos Your task is to do the following: Identify five key pieces of information from your section of the reading Relate the information to the theme of Relate the information to the theme of Relate the information to the theme of Commerce and Culture

5 Women, Men, and the Solitude of Self Science and Faith