AP European History
Mrs. Jennifer Rutecki
ruteckj@garnetvalley.org
Twitter - @ruteckj
610-579-7477
Syllabus 2015-2016
Textbooks, Readers, and Student Resources
1. McKay, A History of Western Society Since 1300, 10th Edition, 2011, Bedford/St Martin
2. Perry, Sources of Western Tradition, 6th Edition, 2006, Houghton Mifflin
3. Advanced Placement European History 1 – The Modern World: New Directions, 2006, The Center for
Learning (CFL)
4. Advanced Placement European History 2 – Westernizing the World, 1870 to the Present, 2006, The
Center for Learning (CFL)
5. Student Companion Website: bedfordstmartins.com/mckaywest
Course Overview
AP European History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about European
history from approximately 1450 to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the
past. This course will adhere to all standards and guidelines set forth by the College Board. The text and
all supplemental readings are all college-level materials. Students will be expected to understand, analyze,
and interpret historical information from a variety of sources including: textbooks, primary and secondary
sources, graphs, charts, maps and works of art. As recommended by the College Board, APPARTS and
AQDI strategies will be used to promote analytical skills with primary source materials. Students are
expected to complete all readings and assignments according to course schedule. This class will be held in
the block format and will meet every day for 18 weeks in the fall semester and every other day for 18
weeks in the spring semester. This class will move at a rapid pace and a typical chapter and all relevant
coursework will be completed within a four to six day period and culminate with an exam. Exams will be
designed to challenge students and will mirror the new AP exam format.
Specific Course Tasks
Readings/ Class work/Homework Activities –Students will be assigned to complete activities using the
Perry Supplemental Reader (Number 2 in Textbook and Resource Section – later referred to as Perry) and
the AP Resource book from the Center for Learning (Numbers 3 and 4 in Textbook and Resource Section
– later referred to as APEH - CFL). Other relevant activities/readings will be pulled from a variety of
sources and will be assigned as needed and as they apply.
Essays - Students will write a formal essay for most chapters. Students will also be expected to complete
Document Based Question (DBQs) essays throughout course. *DBQ rubric/grading will reflect new
format.
Tests/Exams – Students will be given tests at the conclusion of every chapter. Tests will be worth 100
points each. In addition, there will be a mid-term exam and final exam. There are NO EXEMPTIONS!
The format for tests will contain a variety of multiple choice questions (including source questions that
will require students to analyze graphs, quotes and images) and short answer questions. An additional
long essay will be added at or around midpoint of the course.
Extra Credit – Students may be given an opportunity to earn extra credit by reading additional selections
designated by the teacher. Evidence of understanding of selection is required to receive bonus points.
Student Companion Website – Students are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of information
provided on the student companion website. Particular attention should be paid to the interactive maps
section, but other sections are useful as well. Students may be assigned to complete activities from this
site as needed.
Grading
Students are required to complete all assignments and tasks. Course grades will be based upon the
student’s cumulative points earned throughout the marking period. Students who are absent are required
to make-up work in a timely manner; failure to do so will result in a zero. Work that is submitted in late
will result in a reduction of grade.
Tests –
Essays:
Extra Credit –
DBQ’s –
Assignments/Activities –
Summer Assignment -
100 points
18 points
5 points
AP Rubric *scores will be converted for gradebook
as designated per assignment
as designated per assignment
**Make-up tests may be in alternative format**
Plagiarism
- Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to the following activities:
-Buying a paper from the internet or another student, no matter where the student attends school
-Using someone’s words or ideas without giving them credit in the parenthetical notation
- The punishment for plagiarism is a zero on the assignment and possible disciplinary action.
Teacher Availability
Students are encouraged to address questions or concerns with teacher as soon as possible. The teacher is
available during enhancement, after school, by appointment or by email at ruteckj@garnetvalley.org.
AP European History- Weekly Course Syllabus
The course syllabus is provided for advanced planning purposes only.
It is subject to change at the teacher’s discretion.
At the beginning of each chapter, teacher will review required tasks for each chapter.
Weeks 1-2
Review policies and procedures.
Administer summer assignment quiz.
Chapter 13 – European Society in the Age of the Renaissance p. 372-405
McKay – Read Ch. 13
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read p. 5-9 Petrarch/Bruni - Answer questions #1-4
Read p. 12-16 Machiavelli - “The Prince”. Analyze using APPARTS and answer
questions #1-3. Students should be prepared to engage in a group discussion.
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read Erasmus - “Education of a Christian Prince”. Analyze using APPARTS.
APEH 1 - Read and Complete Activities/Questions:
Renaissance: New Directions p. 25-29
Machiavelli: A Method of Power p. 29-34
Chapter Tasks:
Create a graphic organizer compare and contrast Machiavelli and Erasmus’ views.
Complete Primary/Secondary Source Activity - Defining/Identifying the
difference between primary and secondary source
Essay: Describe Renaissance art. What were themes and techniques? How did
Renaissance art reflect the changing attitudes and interests of Europeans?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: Map of Europe - Identify countries
Weeks 3-4
Chapter 14 – Reformations and Religious Wars p. 406-439
McKay – Read Ch. 14
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read Luther - “On Papal Power, Justification by Faith, The Interpretation of the
Bible, and Nature of the Clergy” p.16-20 and answer questions #1-2
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read and analyze using APPARTS Luther - “95 Theses” and Calvin - “Institutes
of Christian Religion”
APEH 1 - Read and Complete Activities/Questions:
Catholic Reformation p. 67-72 and answer questions 1-10
Chapter Tasks 1. DBQ Introduction - College Board Description/Rubric
2. Create a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts the causes and impacts
of Wars of Religion in France, Spain and England
Essay: How did the established Christian church, headquartered in Rome, respond to the
challenge by Luther and subsequent Protestant reformers? How successful was this
response?
Companion Website: Students should complete Self test, Map Activities, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: Video: Luther
Weeks 4-5
Chapter 15 – European Conquest and Exploration p. 442-477
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 15
Perry Supplemental Readings – n/a
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read and analyze using AQDI strategy:
Columbus - “Diario”
Cortes- “Two Letters to Charles V: On Conquest of Aztec”
APEH 1 - Age of Discovery p. 53-60 - Complete Map Activity, Why They Explored
Chapter Tasks - DBQ Introduction/Analysis/Rough Draft- DBQ 4 “Attitudes and
Responses to European Exploration and Conquest” in McKay text will be used.
Essay: n/a
Companion Website: Students should complete Self test, Map Activities, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: Map of Europe - Review and Quiz
Weeks 5-6
Chapter 16 – Absolutism and Constitutionalism p. 478-517
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 16
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read Bossuet - “Politics Drawn From the Very Words of Holy Scripture”
Read Hobbes - “Leviathan” p. 20-25 and answer questions #1-2
Read “English Declaration of Rights” p. 26-28 and answer questions #1-2
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings - n/a
APEH 1 - Development of French Absolutism: Henry IV to Louis XIV. Read Edict and
Revocation p.109-114 and answer questions 1-4
Chapter Tasks Students will work in pairs to create pamphlet that identifies key
characteristics/artists/artwork in the Baroque style.
Students will be asked to compare and contrast Peter the Great to Louis XIV in
their style of rule as absolute monarchs.
Essay: What were the political, social and economic factors and events that led to
Glorious Revolution?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit: Students will examine actions of Enlightened Absolute Monarchs - Joseph
II, Catherine the Great and Frederik the Great and rank them from most enlightened to
least. Students must offer accurate evidence and rationale for their rankings.
Week 7
Chapter 17 – Toward a New World View p. 518-551
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 17
Perry Supplemental Readings –
-Read and analyze using APPARTS: Galileo - “Starry Messenger and Letter to
the Grand Duchess Christina” p.36-38 and answer questions #1-2
-Read and analyze using APPARTS: Newton - “Principia Mathematica” p. 50-52
and answer questions # 1-4
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings - n/a
APEH 1 -Scientific Revolution: Conflicting Views p. 162. Read excerpts and explain why
each would be disturbed by others concept of universe.
-Enlightenment: Best of All Possible Worlds p. 165-169. Compare the Old Order
of France with the New Order proposed by eighteenth-century enlightened
thinkers using outline provided. Topics include: philosophy, politics, economics,
society and religion. Be sure to identify and explain the contributions of the
philosophes in criticizing custom and thought.
Chapter Tasks - In small groups, students will create a timeline for scientific
developments from 1450-1650
Essay: n/a
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit: Read and analyze APPARTS -Galileo: “What is Scientific Authority”?
Week 8
Chapter 18 – Expansion of Europe p. 552-583
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 17
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings -Read Mun- “England’s Treasure by Foreign Trade” and Smith - “Wealth of
Nations” and compare and contrast their viewpoints.
APEH 1 - n/a
Chapter Tasks - Students will create a timeline and a cause and effect chart connecting the major
developments within the Agricultural Revolution [CR8]
Essay: During the 18th century, the population of Europe underwent a sharp increase.
What factors influenced that growth? What were social consequences of population
explosion?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions [CR3/CR6]
Extra Credit: n/a
Week 9
DBQ Preparation
- Review DBQ components
- Complete DBQ # 2 in class – Topic: - DBQ 6 - Toward a New World View in
McKay
Week 10
Chapter 19 – The Changing Life of the People p. 548-615
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 19
Perry Supplemental Readings – n/a
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read and analyze using AQDI- Montagu - “On Smallpox Inoculations” and
Locke - “Some Thoughts Concerning Education”
APEH 1 - n/a
Chapter Tasks Essay: Describe the changes that occurred in marriage, families and medicine in the 18th
century.
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: Map of Europe - online game/competition
Weeks 11
Chapter 20 – Revolution in Politics p.618-653
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 20
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read - “Grievances of Third Estate” p. 98-100 and “Bourgeois Disdain for
Special Privileges of the Aristocracy” p.100-101 and answer questions #1-3
Read - Robespierre - “Republic of Virtue” p. 113-119 and answer questions #1-5
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read excerpts of Napoleonic Code (1804) and compare and contrast legal status
of men and women. Class discussion will follow.
APEH 1 French Revolution: Changing Images of the King p. 205-206 - Examine images of
Louis XIV and Louis XVI and summarize the changes in image of the king. Why
did image of King change over this time period?
Napoleon: Legacy of a Legend p. 215- 217. Choose 10 of the 26 events and
determine whether it was a success for failure. Explain the reasons for your
choices.
Chapter Tasks Create a timeline of the top 5 important events of the French Revolution. Include
rationale for why the events you chose are worthy of selection.
Essay: What were the social, political and economic factors formed the background
to the French Revolution?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: Video: The French Revolution (History Channel) or Guillotine
Week 12
Chapter 21 – Revolution in Energy and Industry p.654-683
McKay – Read Chapter 21
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read Baines “Britain’s Industrial Advantages and the Factory System and Smith “Division of Labor”p. 126-130 and answer questions #1-3
Read Malthus “On the Principle of Population” p. 132-134 and answer questions
#3-6
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings APEH 1 - n/a
Chapter Tasks - Students will create a handout that highlights the reasons why Britain
was the first to industrialize.
Essay: Describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on working class men,
women and children. Overall, was the Industrial Revolution beneficial or harmful for
the working class?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Weeks 13-14
DBQ Practice/Preparation – Topic: TBD based on class progress
Mid Term Exam covering Chapters 13-20 (last day of the week)
Chapter 22 – Ideologies and Upheavals p. 684-715
McKay – Read Ch. 22
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read - Burke - “Reflections in the Revolution in France” p. 152-156 and answer
questions #1-5
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings APEH 1 The Age of Metternich p. 229-234
- Complete chart by listing dates, goals and results of revolutions that
occurred in each country between 1820 and 1848
The Revolutions of 1848 – Austria: A Case Study of Nationalism p. 241-249
- Research Habsburg Empire identifying language, economy of religion of
each region in chart, study map of Hapsburg empire and answer questions
that follow, read selections and create list of the various factors that
contributed to nationalism in the region
Chapter Tasks Students will also create a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts revolutions
prior to 1848 with those that took place in 1848.
Essay: Describe the primary elements of the peace settlement of the Congress of
Vienna. How successful was the Congress at creating a stable Europe?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: n/a
Week 15
Chapter 23 – Life in Emerging Urban Society
McKay – Read Ch. 23
Perry Supplemental Readings – n/a
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read - Chadwick “Inquiry into Sanitary Conditions of the Poor” and analyze
using APPARTS
APEH 1 - n/a
Chapter Tasks Journal entry: Identify reasons and consequences for decline in birthrates in
nineteenth century.
Essay: What were major problems facing nineteenth-century cities? How and with
what degree of success were these problems addressed?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: n/a
Week 16/17
Chapter 24 – The Age of Nationalism p.748-779
McKay – Read McKay – Ch. 24
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read - Arndt “War of Liberation” and Mazzini “Young Italy” p. 160-163 and
answer questions #1-3
Read de Tocqueville “June Days” and Schurz “Revolution Spreads to the
German States p. 163-168 and answer questions # 1-6
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings - n/a
APEH 1 - n/a
Chapter Tasks - Students will create a timeline of key events for one of the following:
- Changes in French Government or Italian Unification or German
Unification or Russian Revolution
Essay: What were the motivations and results of state unification? Be sure to use
specific examples.
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: n/a
Winter Break
Week 18
Chapter 25 – The West and World p. 780-813
McKay – Read Ch. 25
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read -Rhodes “Confession of Faith” and Chamberlain “British Empire: Colonial
Commerce and “White Man’s Burden”and Pearson “Social Darwinism” and
Hobson “Critique of Imperialism” p. 242-252 and answer questions #1-7
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings - n/a
APEH 1 - n/a
Chapter Tasks - n/a
Essay: Describe the causes and consequences of imperialism in Africa and Asia.
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Extra Credit Reading: n/a
Enrichment: n/a
Fall Final Exams (Half-Day) –
- We will complete a practice DBQ on our scheduled exam day. DBQ topic TBD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------From this point on, class will be meeting every other day.
Chapter coverage will still take four to five class periods, but due to format,
the length of time will reflect a two-week period.
Students are encouraged to continue to work on mastery of content every single day.
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