APUSH
2011-2012
Mr. McMillen
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:
1. Book: Joseph Ellis’s Founding Brothers
 Read and write a review of the book using the prescribed format from the handout:
”Guidelines for Reviews Instructions for Written Reports”
2. Articles:
 Stearns’ ,Why Study History? [read & answer 3 questions at end of article]
 Zinn’s, Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress [read & answer 3 questions at end
of article]
3. Article: Is History True?, (from Taking Sides series, Vol. 1)
 Read both sides (“YES”, Oscar Handlin? “NO”, Wm. H. McNeil)
 Write an essay in which you develop your own argument over this question, based on
the information from Handlin & McNeil and your own personal beliefs
*Typed, double spaced, 12 font; Approximately 1.5-2 pgs…develop your argument and offer
logical support