AP US History
This year the students need to obtain two outside books for assignments and readings. These two
books will be more practical and useful than the common textbook.
1. The Amsco AP US History Book-will be the pseudo-textbook this year. The link will take you to
the publisher's website where you can purchase this (cheapest option). The 2010 edition is more
updated, but either will do. Amazon and other book store should have this as well.
United States History—Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination, Second Edition,
2010 Revision
AMSCO Publishing
John J. Newman and John M. Schmalbach
* ISBN: 978-1-56765-660-2
Assignment #1- Read the following: Introduction, Chapter 1 (Exploration, Discovery, and
Settlement, 1492-1700) and Chapter 2 (The Thirteen Colonies and the British Empire, 1607-1750),
Chapter 3 (Colonial Society in the Eighteenth Century)
Assessment: There will be a short test over this material on the 2nd day of school.
2. I WISH I’D BEEN THERE –Byron Hollinshead. The link here is to the Amazon site, this can also
be purchased at any major book chain.
This book is a collection of essays that focus on events that influenced US politics, economics, and
social issues throughout American history. After reading the following chapters answer each question
as completely as possible. Most questions should require several typed paragraphs each in order to
answer in appropriate fashion.
Assignment #2- Read The Salem Witchcraft Trials chapter: Answer the following question’s typed
12 point font
In addition, use at least one scholarly outside source(not Wikipedia, etc) to validate any main point
you wish to make. Make sure to cite in APA. Also, make sure you have in text citation for any
reference you use or it is invalid. (total for a
The Salem Witchcraft Trials
1. How did race and gender play a defining role in the witchcraft trials?
2. What other outside factors may have played a role in the hysteria that plagued the
Salem area in 1692?
It is OK to go a little over, but not a "little" under. Be complete and concise in your response. This
needs to be emailed to your AP US Teacher by July 10th. Your email is your timestamp (12:01 July
11th is late)
If you have APUSH the following periods submit your work to Coach Head at
Jackson_Head@gwinnett.k12.ga.us: Periods 3,5,7
If you have APUSH the following periods submit your work to Coach White at
Steve_white@gwinnett.k12.ga.us: Periods 4,6
The schedule you received should indicate which period you have this AP Class