Advanced Placement European History (AP EURO)
Summer Reading Assignment
The AP Euro summer reading and writing assignment has four components. The
assignments and due dates are listed below. The grade that you receive on each will be
averaged into your first marking period grade.
1. Due on Friday, August 21, 2015 (submit on Turnitin.com)
Read The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli (1513). This book has not only
contributed to the development of modern government, it has served as a handbook
for some of the most extraordinary leaders in history. In The Prince, Machiavelli
provides insight for governing based on strength and effectiveness, as opposed to
personal morality and religious conviction. In essence he argues that in the game
of politics “the end justifies the means.”
Using research from the text/internet and the suggestions made by Machiavelli,
write a 4-5 page analysis of Joseph Stalin’s term as the Premier of the Soviet
Union from 1941-1953. The paper must be submitted via Turnitin.com by
midnight on Friday, August 21. To enroll in AP European History on
Turnitin.com enter the following:
enrollment number: 9877866
class password: apeuropean
The purpose of this essay is to serve as an evaluation of Stalin’s leadership based
on the political analysis of Machiavelli and the recommendations he makes in The
Prince.
Be sure to emphasize actual historical events and include at least four (4)
concepts (such as virtue, morality, money, taxes, treaties, military, human nature,
fear, cruelty, and fortune) discussed by Machiavelli in your evaluation. Also note
that you must provide specific examples from Soviet history related to Stalin that
mirror Machiavellian principles.
NOTE: Give credit where credit is due. Cite Machiavelli, as well as other
resources you use. You must include a bibliography. Use Teacher Notes or
the following website for assistance with citing and bibliographies:
http://teacherweb.com/NJ/ParamusHighSchool/BarbaraKondratowicz/h1
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2. Due Day 2 (second day of class)
Please read Chapter 30 and 31 in A History of Western Society by McKay, Hill,
and Bucker. A multiple choice and essay test will be given on the material the
second day of class.
3. Due Day 2 (second day of class)
On 3” x 5” index cards please create flashcards for the key terms on page 1022 and
the key terms on page 1061. THE READING AND CARDS ARE DUE ON THE
SECOND DAY OF CLASS. A TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON THE READING
(see number 3 above.)
If you have any questions or concerns during the summer regarding the assignment,
please feel free to email me at bkondratowicz@paramus.k12.nj.us
For the syllabus and useful resources go to
http://teacherweb.com/NJ/ParamusHighSchool/BarbaraKondratowicz/h1.stm