Louis D. Brandeis High School
AP and Dual Credit United States History
Welcome
The entire Social Studies Department wishes to extend to you our warmest welcome and
best wishes for a successful junior year at Brandeis High School. We hope to make this
coming school year a challenging and exciting adventure as we examine the diversity of
American history –both past and present - and bring historical context to today’s world.
Requirements
Below are the two assignments you need to complete for your summer project. Both
assignments will take a bit of time. Each assignment will count as a test grade and there
will be a quiz on Part 2 of this assignment during the first week of class. (Total assessments
equal 2 test grades and 1 quiz.)
You have several choices for Part 1. You will need a signed parent permission slip for the
movies as they are not Rated G. This permission slip is to be included in your packet that
you turn in.
John Adams (TV 14)
Lincoln (PG – 13)
Alex Haley’s Roots (not rated made for TV 1977)
Do not wait until August 15th to begin, you will not have enough time to complete the
project at the level expected of you. If you are doing one of the options containing a
reading portion you need to set aside time every day for reading the material until it is
done. Only you know how fast you read. For the movie options make sure you give
yourself plenty of time to see them. You might even consider watching them twice, in order
to catch that which you missed the first time. The mini-series are in episodes and make for
a very long day if you try to view them in one sitting. Also, it would not be to your benefit
to start in June and take a break until August before you finish. You will also be required to
write an essay concerning the material viewed or read in Part 1.
Parental involvement
Some of the movies on the list require parental discretion. We want to give the and that
meant including some movies that have adult content and language. We encourage you and
your student to go over the list together and decide what will be suitable; as well as to
watch and discuss the movies with your student. Netflix.com offers a great description of
the movie, the rating, and the reason for the rating (i.e. language, violence, etc.). Please
sign the cover sheet to acknowledge that you have approved the movies your child has
chosen to watch and write about.
Part 1-
1. Choose ONE of the following options, a through e:
a. Films Only - John Adams and Lincoln (Daniel Day Lewis)
b. Film and Book - John Adams and
The Brilliant Solution by Carol Berkin (chapters 4, 5,and 6)
c. Film and Book - Lincoln and The Brilliant Solution by Carol Berkin (entire book)
d. Film and Book - Alex Haley’s Roots and The Classic Slave Narratives
e. Books Only 1776 by David McCullough and The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim
Bishop
2. Complete the Film Analysis Worksheet AND/OR The Reading Analysis Worksheet
(found on the Brandeis summer reading for social studies website). NOTE for
the miniseries you will need to complete a sheet for each episode. These sheets (film
analysis and reading analysis worksheets) are required to be turned in as part of the
project as well as for you to use to complete step 3, your essay.
3. Write an essay, word processed in 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1 inch
margins. Compare and Contrast the two views of your chosen topic (Presidential
events or slavery). Comparing means to discuss what the two different presentations
have in common. What links the two? Contrasting means to show the differences.
You are presenting a logical argument. Take a stand and support it. Use information
from the films and /or books to support your argument. Remember you must cite
anything you quote directly or paraphrase. If it is not your original thought you must
give credit to the one who said it first.
Your essay should be between 4- 6 pages. Remember more is not always better.
Your essay should include the following:
A. Thesis statement. This is what you are going to prove in your essay.
B. Time period
C. Setting
D. Major themes of the mini-series/movie and/or reading
E. Citations page - where did you take you information from.
F. Analyze the movie with reference to the following themes within the movie
(pick 3 of the following)
1. Political - pertaining to government and politics
2. Economic - pertaining to money and a nation’s wealth
3. Religious -pertaining to the faith of the culture
4. Social - pertaining to key aspects of society, including race, ethnicity,
religion. gender, social class, and culture
5. Ideological - the basic beliefs of the nation
G. Analyze the readings with reference to the same themes as the movie.
4. We are not interested in your critical review of the movies/books or whether you liked
them or not. We want you to analyze the historical content in the movies/books.
What point was the movie/book trying to make about that specific topic?
Places you may view the films for free or for a small fee:
Netflix
Hulu
IMDb
Video2K
Amazon prime
SA Public Library
The Readings may found at local bookstores or online. You may check out a copy of The
Brilliant Solution from your current World History teacher, Ms. Latham (B232), Mrs.
Lemanski (B239), Mr. Lopez (B202), or Mrs. Soukup- Raesch (B206) before school ends.
Part 2
Complete a note card for each of the following terms. Write the term and definition
on 4X6 index cards (this must be done in your own handwriting—NO cutting and
pasting from websites). Be sure to have the term and the explanation on the same
side of the card. Your definition should give the important information: Who was the
person, group or thing? What did they do? When did they do this? Why was the
action important?
Put the terms in chronological order before you turn them in, there will be a quiz on
these terms during the first week of the fall term.
Terms:
1. English Navigation Acts
2. Headright system
3. Mercantilism
4. Triangular Trade
5. Indentured Servants
6. Middle Passage
7. Juan Onate
8. Adam Smith
9. John Calvin
10.William Bradford
11.Captain Jacob Leister
12.John Peter Zenger
13.Halfway covenant
14.Puritan
15.Loyalists
16.Charles Townshend’
17.Richard Henry Lee
18.Tupac Amaru
19.Samuel Sewell
20.Committees of
Correspondence
21.Checks and Balances
22.Marbury v Madison
23.Era of Good Feelings
24.Monroe Doctrine
25.Spoils Systems
26.Separation of Powers
27.Antifederalists
28.Tariffs
29.Corrupt Bargain
30.Little Turtle
31.Edmond Genet
32.Aaron Burr
33.John Randolph
34. Lucy Larcom
35. Pet Banks
36.McCulloch v Maryland
37. Kitchen Cabinet
38. Nullification
39. War Hawks
40. Missouri Compromise
41. Whig Party
42. Abolition
43. Popular Sovereignty
44. “Fifty-four forty or fight”
45. Compromise of 1877
46.Sharecropping
47.Gilded age
48.Dollar Diplomacy
49.Kansas-Nebraska Act
50.“Free Soilers”
51.Carpetbaggers
52. Ironclads
53. Freeport Doctrine
54. Bleeding Kansas
55. Border States
56. Copperheads
57. “Ten-percent Plan”
58. Jim Crow Laws
59. Poll Tax
60. John Jacob Astor
61. James Tallmadge
62. Denmark Vessy
63. Josiah Walker
64. Matthew Perry
65. John C. Fremont
66. Mary “Mother” Jones
67. New Freedom
68. Yellow Journalism
69.Dawes Act
70. Trusts
71. Muckrakers
72. The Big Four
73. Great Migration
74. Final Solution
75. Rosie the Riveter
76. Containment
77. Vietnamization
78. New Deal
79. Presidential
Impeachment
80. Bonus Army
81. Lost Generation
82. Deficit Spending
83. Roaring Twenties
84. Internments
85. Second Front
86. Détente
87. Dixiecrats
88. Great Society
89. Gulf War
90. Isolationism
91. 100 Days
92.Hoovervilles
93. Blitzkrieg
94. Kamikaze
95. Brinkmanship
96.Truman Doctrine
97. Fair Deal
98.Warren Court
99.Manhattan Project
DUE DATE FOR ENTIRE PROJECT WILL BE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 2015
YOU MAY TURN IT IN EARLIER FOR 10 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT.
COVER SHEET FOR YOUR PROJECT
DATE Submitted ______________
Checkoff sheet for your project. Please highlight what you are turning in.
________John Adams
________ Lincoln ( Daniel Day Lewis)
________ Chapters 4, 5,and 6 of The Brilliant Solution by Carol Berkin
________ The Brilliant Solution by Carol Berkin (entire book)
________ Alex Haley’s Roots
________The Classic Slave Narratives
________1776 by David McCullough
________ The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop
________ Film analysis sheets
________ reading analysis Sheets
________4-6 page Essay
________99 note cards for terms
Part 1 option (circle) A
B
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D
E
Student name (printed)
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Parent Name (printed)
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Parent’s signature
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Teacher’s Name (printed) __________________________________
Grading Rubric for Summer Project
(Grade will be determined by totaling all points and dividing by total possible.)
Part I
Option A - 200 points possible on analysis sheets
Option B - 225 points possible on analysis sheets
Option C - 50 points possible on analysis sheets
Option D - 415 points possible on analysis sheets
Option E - 195 points possible on analysis sheets
Plus
4-6 page Essay 100 points possible
Part II Note Cards
Total possible points - 125 possible points
25 points for legibility
1 point per term
what was done?
when was it done?
why was it important?
where it occurred?
Summer Reading Assignment Rubric
for A Brilliant Solution
I. Before reading the book (5 points)
1. What can you remember about early American history from your
experiences in 8th grade US History or from other experiences?
1 point ____
2. What interests you about studying US History? What does not?
1 point ____
2. Explain how historical evidence you learned in eighth grade US
History or from earlier study addresses these themes.
List form is acceptable.
3 points ____
II. Assignment for the Reading (45 points)
For each chapter, including prologue, Articles of Confederation and the US
Constitution, summarize AND illustrate the big ideas. (5 points each chapter)
Introduction (Prologue)
The Call for a Convention
Making Mr. Madison Wait
A Gathering of Demigods
The Perils of Power
Schisms, Threats, and Compromises
Debating the Presidency Once Again
The Convention Ends
The Battle for Ratification
The Inauguration of Washington
Epilogue
The Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
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Post-Reading Assignment (50 Points)
What is Carol Berkin’s thesis? (10 points)
Is she successful in supporting her thesis? Why/why not? To what extent? (10 pts)
Do you agree with her theory? Why or why not? (10 points)
Is A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution the best title for this
book? What title would you give to this book? Explain your answer. (10 points)
Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have. (10 points)
50 Points ____
Extra Credit:
Compare and Contrast the AOC to the US Constitution.
You may do this in any manner you wish.
Total Grade of 100 points
10 Points
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Summer Reading Assignment Rubric
for The Classic Slave Narratives
I. Before reading the book (5 points)
1. What can you remember about early American history from your
experiences in 8th grade US History or from other experiences?
2. What interests you about studying US History? What does not?
1 point ______
1 point ______
3. Explain how historical evidence you learned in eighth grade US
History or from earlier study addresses these themes. Be as specific
as you can (list form is acceptable).
3 points ______
II.
Assignment for the Reading - Slave Girl (40 points)
For each chapter, summarize AND illustrate the big ideas.
Childhood
The New Master And Mistress
The Slaves' New Year's Day
The Slave Who Dared To Feel Like A Man
The Trials Of Girlhood
The Jealous Mistress
The Lover
What Slaves Are Taught To Think Of The North
Sketches Of Neighboring Slaveholders
A Perilous Passage In The Slave Girl's Life
The New Tie To Life
Fear Of Insurrection
The Church And Slavery
Another Link To Life
Continued Persecutions
Scenes At The Plantation
The Flight Months Of Peril
The Children Sold
New Perils
The Loophole Of Retreat
Christmas Festivities
Still In Prison
The Candidate For Congress
Competition In Cunning
Important Era In My Brother's Life
New Destination For The Children
Aunt Nancy Preparations For Escape
Northward Bound
Incidents In Philadelphia
The Meeting Of Mother And Daughter
A Home Found
The Old Enemy Again
Prejudice Against Color
The Hairbreadth Escape
A Visit To England
Renewed Invitations
To Go South
The Confession
The Fugitive Slave Law
Free At Last
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Post-Reading Assignment - Slave girl (5 Points)
What is the purpose of this writing?
Did she make her point? Why or why not? To what extent?
How do you feel about her story?
Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have.
5 points total: ___________
IV.
Assignment for the Reading -Gustavus Vassa (60 points)
For each chapter summarize AND illustrate the big ideas. (5 points each chapter)
Chapter I
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Chapter II
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Chapter III
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Chapter IV
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Chapter V
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Chapter VI
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Chapter VII
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Chapter VIII
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Chapter IX
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Chapter X
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Chapter XI
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Chapter XII
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Post-Reading Assignment Gustavus Vassa (5 Points)
What is the purpose of this writing?
Did she make her point? Why or why not? To what extent?
How do you feel about her story?
Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have.
5 points total:____________
VI.
Assignment for the Reading Frederick Douglass (60 points)
For each chapter summarize AND illustrate the big ideas. (6 points each chapter)
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Epilog
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60 points total: _____________
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Post-Reading Assignment Frederick Douglass (5 Points)
What is the purpose of this writing?
Did she make her point? Why or why not? To what extent?
How do you feel about her story?
Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have.
5 pts total: ________
VIII.
Assignment for the Reading- Mary Prince (30 points)
For each chapter summarize AND illustrate the big ideas.
Mary Price is not divided up into chapters. Divide this narrative
into sections of approximately 9-10 pages to summarize and illustrate
30 points total: ___________
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Post-Reading Assignment Mary Prince (5 Points)
What is the purpose of this writing?
Did she make her point? Why or why not? To what extent?
How do you feel about her story?
Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have.
Total: __________
Total points for Slave narratives: _______ out of 315 points
Summer Reading Assignment Rubric
1776 by David McCullough
I. Before reading the book (15 points)
1. What can you remember about early American history from your
experiences in 8th grade US History or from other experiences?
2. What interests you about studying US History? What does not?
3. Explain how historical evidence you learned in eighth grade US
History or from earlier study addresses these themes. Be as specific
as you can (list form is acceptable).
2 Points ____
4 points ____
9 points_____
Total of 15 points __________
II. Assignment for the Reading (70 points)
For each chapter summarize AND illustrate the big ideas. 10 points each chapter)
Sovereign Duty
Rabble in Arms
Dorchester Heights
The Lines are Drawn
Field of Battle
Fortune Frowns
Darkest Hour
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Total of 70 points _____________
III. Post-Reading Assignment (15Points)
1. What is David McCullough’s thesis?
2. Is he successful in supporting his thesis? Why or why not? To what extent?
3. Do you agree with his theory? Why or why not?
4. Is 1776 the best title for this book? What title would you give to this book?
Explain your answer.
5. Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have.
15 points total
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Summer Reading Assignment Rubric
The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop
I.
Already completed with 1776
II. Assignment for the Reading (70 points)
For each chapter summarize AND illustrate the big ideas. (2 points each chapter)
Daybreak
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7 am
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8 am
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The Days before
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The President
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The Conspiracy
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The morning hours
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9 am
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10 am
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11 am
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The Afternoon hours
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12 noon
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1 pm
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1 pm
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2 pm
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3 pm
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4 pm
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5 pm
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6 pm
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The night Hours
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7 pm
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8 pm
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9 pm
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10 pm
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11 pm
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The Final Hours
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12 midnight
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1 am
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2 am
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3 am
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4 am
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5 am
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6 am
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7 am
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III. Post-Reading Assignment (15 Points)
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Total of 70 points_____________
What is Jim Bishop’s thesis?
Is he successful in supporting his thesis? Why or why not? To what extent?
Do you agree with his theory? Why or why not?
Is The Day Lincoln was shot the best title for this book? What title would you give to
this book? Explain your answer.
5. Share any other reactions, thoughts, or questions you have.
15 points total ______________
TOTAL POINTS FOR 1776 AND THE DAY LINCOLN WAS SHOT = 195
FILM ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
Use one for each episode of a mini-series and one for each full length film. Each sheet is
worth 25 points
NAME OF FILM (episode #)__________________________________________________
Read the questions before you watch the film you have chosen so that you will know what
to look for while you watch you film. I suggest taking notes while you watch the film. Make
sure your note taking doesn’t take away from the film; you don’t want to miss anything so
the pause button is a great help. Complete the assignment by answering each of the
following questions in paragraph form. 5-7 sentences minimum for a paragraph. Your
answers need to be complete showing that you have truly watched the film. Analysis is the
key word in this assignment. (You may use additional paper if needed.)
1.
Title of Film (episode) _________________________________________________
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Year of release ________________
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Name of Director _____________________________________________________
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Where is the story set? ________________________________________________
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What is the time period for the movie? ____________________________________
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List the main characters in the film and describe them.
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What is/are the major theme(s) of the movie?
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Are there minor themes that help the film?
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How do/does the conflict(s) within the film end?
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10. What is the climax or moment of highest tension in the film?
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11. What lessons from this film can you apply to your own life?
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12. Pick three of the following factors that play an important role in the film. Choose
among Political, economic, religious, social, and ideological. How does the film reflect the
factor you identified? Be specific. (These are the notes on the material that you will use to
write your paper. Don’t forget to cite the pages if you use any direct quotes or you are
paraphrasing the material.
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United States History Themes
1. American Diversity
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Diversity of American People
Relationships among different groups
The roles of race, class, ethnicity, and gender
2. American Identity
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American national character
Ideas about American Exceptionalism
Recognizing regional differences
Varying interpretation of what it means to be an American
3. Culture
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Diverse individual and collective expressions
Literature, art, philosophy
Music, theater, film
Popular culture
Dimensions of cultural conflict within American society
4. Demographic Changes
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Changes in birth, marriage and death rates
Changes in life expectancy and family patterns
Change in population size and density
Economic, social, and political effects of immigration
Internal migration and migration networks
5. Economic Transformations
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Changes in trade, commerce, and technology across time
Effects of capitalist development
Effects of labor, unions and consumerism
6. Environment
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Consumption and conservation of natural resources
Impact of population growth, and industrialization
Impact of pollution
Urban and suburban expansion
7. Globalization
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Engagement with the rest of the world (15th century to present)
Colonialism, mercantilism, global hegemony
Development of markets, imperialism, and cultural exchange
8. Politics and Citizenship
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Colonial and revolutionary legacies
American political traditions
Growth of democracy and the development of the modern state
Defining citizenship
Struggles for civil rights
9. Reform
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Diverse and various movements
Broad range of issues: anti-slavery, education, labor, temperance, women’s rights
Issues: civil rights, war public health and government
10. Religion
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Variety of religious beliefs and practices (pre-history to 21st century)
Influence of religion on politics, economics, and society
11. Slavery and Its Legacies in North America
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Systems of slave labor and other forms of unfree labor (indentured servitude or
contract labor)
Slavery in American Indian societies, the Atlantic World and The American South and
West
Economics of slavery and its racial dimensions
Patterns of resistance and the long-term economic, political and social effects of
slavery
12. War and Diplomacy
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Armed conflict from pre-colonial to 21st century
Impact of war on American foreign policy
Impact of war on politics, economics, and society