A.P. U.S. History, Mr. G.
Period 3: 1754-1800 (8 Days)
The American Revolution and the Early Republic
Readings
- Text, Devine, America Past and Present, Chapter 5
Student Responsibility for this chapter/unit:
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You must thoroughly read Chapter 5, and take notes or outline!
Review the PowerPoints on my web site.
Be able to identify the key people and terms.
Study all graphics, including maps, pictures, etc.
Be generally familiar with chronology.
Read all chapter assignments and complete Cornell Notes and participate in the class
discussion.
Day 1: Thursday, September 18th
Agenda/Lesson Plan:
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Turn in Chapter 5 Cornell Notes
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Finish outline
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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CCOT Skill-Building: Scooby Doo yesterday and today
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Powerpoint and related videos: Road to Revolution
Classwork Assignment:
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Class participation time
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Homework:
1. French and Indian War essay due Monday:
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) altered the relationship between Britain and its
North American colonies. Analyze this change over time in the period between 1763 and
1775 with regard to TWO of the following:
Land acquisition
Politics
Economics
2. Road to Revolution quiz (early chapter 5) on Monday
WEEK 7
Day 2: Monday, September 22nd
Agenda/Lesson Plan:
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Road to Revolution Powerpoint/related videos
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APPARTS: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
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Road to Revolution quiz (early chapter 5)
Classwork Assignment:
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Class participation time
Homework:
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Complete French and Indian War DBQ Outline due next Monday, Sept. 29th
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Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday, October 6th
High School Retreat- Wed, September 24th-Friday, September 26th
Week 8
Day 3: Monday, September 29th
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Agenda/Lesson Plan:
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Turn in French and Indian War DBQ outline and analyze/discuss your thesis and evidence
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Powerpoint: The American Revolution and related videos
Classwork Assignment:
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Video questions
Homework:
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Quiz Thursday-The American Revolution
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Read the following primary source-take notes on this article and be prepared for this
discussion on Wednesday
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Writings on African American Participation in the American Revolution (1775-81),
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/history/america8/full/ch/06/documents.aspx
?selTab=4#titles
Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday, October 6th
Day 4: Wednesday, October 1st
Agenda/Lesson Plan
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Powerpoint: The American Revolution and related videos
African Americans and Women during the Revolution
Introduce how to do Oral Reports
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Prepare for Oral Reports
Classwork Assignment:
Homework:
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Quiz Thursday-Revolution
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Oral Reports due tomorrow
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Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday
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Day 5: Thursday, October 2nd
Agenda/Lesson Plan:
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Quiz: The Revolution
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Oral Reports
Classwork Assignment:
Homework:
Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday
Week 8
Day 6: Monday, October 6th
Agenda/Lesson Plan:
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Turn in chapter 6 cornell notes
Introduce Short Answer Question skill-building
The Early Republic Powerpoint and related videos
Classwork Assignment:
Homework:
1. Read Chapter 7 and complete Cornell notes due next Wednesday, Oct. 15th
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Day 7: Thursday, October 9th
Agenda/Lesson Plan:
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The Early Republic Powerpoint and related videos
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Hamilton v Jefferson (Federalists v Anti-Federalist activity)
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Review Period 1-3
Classwork Assignment:
Homework: Prepare for Periods 1-3 Test
Study:
1. Class notes and powerpoints
2. Watch John Green videos (episodes 1-9)
3. Study guide
4. Cornell Notes
Read Chapter 7 and complete Cornell notes due next Wednesday, Oct. 15th
Day 8: Monday, October 13th
Agenda/Lesson Plan:
• Test on Unit 3- multiple choice, short answer and Long Essay- choose 1:
1. “The United States Constitution of 1787 represented an economic and ideological victory
for the traditional American political elite.” Support, modify or refute that statement for the
period 1781 to 1789.
2. Analyze the political, diplomatic, and military reasons for the US victory in the
Revolutionary War. Confine your answer to the period 1775-1783.
3. Evaluate the relative importance of three of the following four factors causing Americans
to rebel in 1776:
a. Parliamentary taxation
b. British Military measures
c. Restriction of civil liberties
d. The legacy of colonial religious and political ideas
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Classwork Assignment:
Homework: Read Chapter 8 and complete Cornell notes due Wednesday
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