AP US History
(11th Grade: Periods 1 & 3)
Mr. Mercer
August
13
In-class: Take TEST on summer assignment;
HW: Read Amsco pgs. 1-13
15
In-class: Quiz; administrative matters
HW: Read Amsco pgs. 23-35; Also, using Ch. 2 in American Pageant as your
reference, write a ½ page answer to one of the American Pageant “Applying
What You Have Learned” questions and be prepared to read your answer out loud
in class and to discuss it. Those questions can be found in the “AP US History
Packets” section of the website.
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discussion
HW: Read Amsco pgs. 42-53; Also, using Ch. 3 in American Pageant as your
reference, write a ½ page answer to one of the American Pageant “Applying
What You Have Learned” questions and be prepared to read your answer out loud
in class and to discuss it.
21
In-class: Quiz; discussion
HW: Read Ch. 4 in American Pageant
23
In-class: Quiz: discussion
HW: In preparation for the upcoming TEST, study the material that is reflected in
American Pageant (Ch. 2-5) and Amsco (Ch. 1-3)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: TEST American Pageant (Ch. 2-5) and Amsco (p. 1-53)
HW: Read Amsco p. 60-65 (stop at “Second Phase”) and review the American
Pageant packets for Ch. 6, 7, and 8. In essence what you should be doing through
the American Pageant part of the assignment is trying to use your Amsco
knowledge as a scaffolding device. That is, Amsco is an easier way for you get
the basics. American Pageant includes deeper concepts that are not found in
Amsco. Amsco will help you understand the deeper concepts found in American
Pageant. If you find there is content brought up in the American Pageant packets
that is not covered in the Amsco reading, read/skim through those parts of
American Pageant. Some of you may choose to read/skim through American
Pageant chapters before attempting the American Pageant packets. Also keep in
mind that you will not be turning in the American Pageant packet work unless
otherwise indicated. The packets are there to check for understanding, to make
sure you understand the content/concepts. Keep in mind, unless otherwise noted,
about half the value of your Tests will come in the form of matching (Amsco) and
the other half will come in the form of multiple-choice (American Pageant). Some
students may decide to forgo using the packets, and instead just read the
American Pageant chapters as the course moves forward. That’s fine. Other
students may decide to read the American Pageant chapters and take notes as we
move forward; that’s fine as well. The key is that you learn the content,
understand the concepts, and be able to analyze what things happened and why.
These latter points will become much more central as essays are incorporated into
the course.
29
In-class: Quiz; discuss content
HW: Read Amsco p. 65-69 and review American Pageant packets/content for Ch.
6, 7, and 8
Have a safe weekend.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------September
4
In-class: Quiz; discuss content
HW: Read Amsco p. 77-83 and review American Pageant packets/content for Ch.
6, 7, and 8
5
No School
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discuss content
HW: Study Amsco (p. 60-83) and American Pageant (Ch. 6, 7, 8)
11
In-class: TEST on Amsco (p. 60-83) and American Pageant (Ch. 6, 7, 8)
HW: Read Amsco p. 83-88 and 96-97
13
In-class: Quiz; discuss content
HW: Read Amsco p. 97 (from “Drafting”) – 103 (stop at “Hamilton”)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discuss content
HW: Study Amsco (p. 83-88 and 96-103) and American Pageant (Ch. 9)
19
In-class: TEST on Amsco (p. 83-88 and 96-103) and American Pageant (Ch. 9)
HW: Read Amsco p. 103-110
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; In-class essay: “Analyze the ways in which British imperial
policies between 1763 and 1776 intensified colonials’ resistance to British rule
and their commitment to republican values.” (2009 FRQ #2); student answers and
the reading were then discussed
HW: Read Amsco p. 110-113 and 121-125 (stop at “Jefferson re-elected”)
25
In-class: Quiz; Students created a quick mini-answer to the following essay
prompt “Analyze the origins and development of slavery in Britain’s North
American colonies in the period 1607-1776.” (2011 FRQ #2); development of
slavery essay (1607-1776); student answers and the reading were then discussed
HW: Read Amsco p. 125-133
27
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Study Amsco p. 103-133 and American Pageant p. Ch. 10, 11, and 12 (up to
page 240; stop when you get to “Nascent Nationalism”)
Have a safe weekend.
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1
In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 103-133 and American Pageant p. Ch. 10, 11, and 12
(up to page 240; stop when you get to “Nascent Nationalism”) Postponed
HW: Study for the TEST
3
In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 103-133 and American Pageant p. Ch. 10, 11, and 12
(up to page 240; stop when you get to “Nascent Nationalism”)
HW: Read Amsco p. 140-155 (Nationalism and Economic Development)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco p. 184-193 (The Age of Jackson)
9
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco p. 166-176 (Sectionalism)
11
In-class: Quiz; In-class essay: “Analyze the impact of the market revolution
(1815-1860) on the economies of TWO of the following regions: The Northeast;
The Midwest; The South” (2008 FRQ #3)
HW: Study Amsco p. 140-155; 166-176; 184-193 and America Pageant Ch. 12 (p.
240-255); Ch. 13; and Ch. 14
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 140-155; 166-176; 184-193 and America Pageant
Ch. 12 (p. 240-255); Ch. 13; and Ch. 14
HW: Read Amsco p. 202-212 (Society, Culture, and Reform 1820-1860)
17
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read American Pageant Ch. 15 (The Ferment of Reform and Culture)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; In-class DBQ essay: “’Reform movements in the United States
sought to expand democratic ideals.’” Assess the validity of this statement with
specific reference to the years 1825-1850”; DBQ and reading discussed
HW: Read Amsco p. 221-232 (Territorial and Economic Expansion 1830-1860)
23
In-class: Quiz; prior DBQ and reading discussed
HW: Study Amsco p. 202-212 (Society, Culture, and Reform 1820-1860); 221232 (Territorial and Economic Expansion 1830-1860) and American Pageant
Ch. 15 (The Ferment of Reform and Culture) & 17 (Manifest Destiny and Its
Legacy)
25
In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 202-212 (Society, Culture, and Reform 1820-1860);
221-232 (Territorial and Economic Expansion 1830-1860) and American Pageant
Ch. 15 (The Ferment of Reform and Culture) & 17 (Manifest Destiny and Its
Legacy)
HW: Read Amsco p. 240-255
Have a safe weekend.
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29
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read American Pageant Ch. 19
31
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Study Amsco p. 240-255 and American Pageant Ch. 16, 18, & 19
Have a safe weekend.
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4
In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 240-255 and American Pageant Ch. 16, 18, & 19
HW: Read Amsco p. 265-281
6
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read American Pageant Ch. 20
8
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read American Pageant Ch. 21
Have a safe weekend.
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No School
13
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco p. 289-302
15
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW Study Amsco p. 265-281; 289-302 and American Pageant Ch. 20 & Ch. 21 &
Ch. 22
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 265-281; 289-302 and American Pageant Ch. 20 &
Ch. 21, and Ch. 22
HW: Read Amsco p.333-347
21
In-class: Quiz: discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco p. 358-372
Have a safe Thanksgiving Break
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------December
2
In-class: Quiz: discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco p. 380-392
4
In-class: Quiz: discuss reading
HW: Study Amsco p. 333-347; 358-372; 380-390 and American Pageant (Ch. 23;
24; 25)
6
In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 333-347; 358-372; 380-390 and American Pageant
(Ch. 23; 24; 25) [This is WORTH TWO TEST GRADES.]
HW: Read Amsco p. 310-325
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read American Pageant (Ch. 26)
12
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: In preparation for the SEMESTER EXAM, study Amsco p. 310-325 and
American Pageant (Ch. 26)
Have a safe weekend.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEMESTER EXAM will be on Amsco p. 310-325 and American Pageant Ch. 26 and
it will be WORTH TWO TEST GRADES, and it will be either on Tuesday,
December 17; Wednesday, December 18; or Thursday, December 19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK: Study AMSCO pg. 1-390. There will be a
comprehensive matching test on this content the day you return from Winter Break.
It will be worth TWO TEST GRADES.
Note: From August to December there have probably been about 450 terms from
Amsco that you have been tested on. This test will not have 450 terms on it; it will
have around 100. Thus, as you do your review, focus your energies on what you
think are the most famous terms/people. Also, keep in mind, there will be a
chronology section on the test as well. If you have good basic sense of the general
timeline in the course or basic cause and effect relationships, you should be in good
shape. For example, which came first, the Hartford Convention or the Whiskey
Rebellion? Also, which came first, the Compromise of 1850 or the MexicanAmerican War?
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Spring Semester Starts
January (2014)
13
In-class: Comprehensive Test (Amsco p. 1-390)
HW: Read Amsco p. 400-416
15
In-class: Discuss reading
HW: Study Amsco p. 400-416 and American Pageant (Ch. 27)
17
In-class: Test on Amsco p. 400-416 and American Pageant (Ch. 27)
HW: Read Amsco p. 424-440 (Progressive Era)
Have a safe weekend.
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No School: Martin Luther King Day
22
In-class: Discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco p. 447-461 (WWI)
24
In-class: Discuss reading
HW: Study Amsco p. 424-440 and 447-461 and American Pageant (Ch. 28, 29, &
30)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 424-440 and 447-461 and American Pageant (Ch.
28, 29, & 30) [Test postponed]
HW: Review
30
In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 424-440 and 447-461 and American Pageant (Ch.
28, 29, & 30)
HW: Read Amsco p. 470-485
Have a safe weekend.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------February
3
In-class: Quiz; reading discussed
HW: Read Amsco p. 492-501 (stop at “Other Programs”)
5
In-class: Quiz; reading discussed
HW: Read Amsco p. 501-511
7
In-class: Quiz; reading discussed
HW: Study Amsco p. 470-485; 492-511 and American Pageant (Ch. 31, 32, & 33)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: TEST on Amsco p. 470-485; 492-511 and American Pageant (Ch. 31,
32, & 33)
HW: Read Amsco p. 518-529
13
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read p. 529-537
Have a safe weekend.
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Presidents’ Day (No School)
18
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Ch. 34
20
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Ch. 35
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Study for the TEST
26
In-class: TEST on Ch. 34 & 35 and Amsco (pg. 518-537) [postponed]
HW: Study for the TEST and the Essay prompts
28
In-class: TEST on Ch. 34 & 35 and Amsco (pg. 518-537)
HW: Read Amsco (p. 545-549) AND American Pageant (p. 852-863)
Have a safe weekend.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------March
4
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco (p. 549-561) AND American Pageant (p. 863-879)
6
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read Amsco (p. 570-584)
Have a safe weekend.
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In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Read American Pageant (Ch. 37)
12
In-class: Quiz; discuss reading
HW: Study Amsco (p. 545-561; 570-584) AND American Pageant (p. Ch. 36 &
37)
14
In-class: TEST on Study Amsco (p. 545-561; 570-584) AND American Pageant
(p. Ch. 36 & 37)
HW: TBA