apush2014_2015

2016-2017, 2014-2015 || Mr. Farrington ||
 * = AP U.S. HISTORY at Gorham High School - Mr. Farrington
 * = - ** DUE DATE ** --- = ||  || = -- ** ASSIGNMENT ** -- = ||
 * ||~  ||~   ||~ APUSH at Gorham High School, 2016-17
 * = - ** DUE DATE ** - = ||  || == - ** ASSIGNMENT ** == ||
 * Thurs. 6/8 ||  || **Public Policy Presentation** ||
 * Tues. 6/6 ||  || Complete the Policy Recommendation assignment ||
 * Fri. 6/2 ||  || Complete the Alternative Viewpoints assignment ||
 * Wed. 5/31 ||  || Complete the Statement of the Issue and Current Laws/Policies assignment.
 * Fri. 6/2 ||  || Complete the Alternative Viewpoints assignment ||
 * Wed. 5/31 ||  || Complete the Statement of the Issue and Current Laws/Policies assignment.
 * Wed. 5/31 ||  || Complete the Statement of the Issue and Current Laws/Policies assignment.
 * Wed. 5/31 ||  || Complete the Statement of the Issue and Current Laws/Policies assignment.

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 * Thurs. 5/25 ||  || **Boston field trip**
 * Thurs. 5/25 ||  || **Boston field trip**

Project: Historic Sites & Monuments in Boston Sample: USS Constitution || Video - World War II in 7 minutes || Links to finished Two-Minute Movies || Submission form for completed movies || Virginia's Keynote: || The exam will be weighted this way: MC = 50% SA = 20% LEQ = 30%
 * Thur. 4/27 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.28-29 terms ||
 * Tues. 4/25 ||  || Read the assigned sections of Chapters 28-29 and complete the Chapter Guide. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia]for key terms from Ch. 28-29. ||
 * ||  || **// APRIL BREAK-- //** ||
 * Mon. 4/10 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 27 and complete the Chapter 27 Guide. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 27. ||
 * Thur. 4/6 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.25 terms ||
 * //Wed. 4/5// ||  || ** //Optional APUSH Review Day - sign up for sessions// here ** ||
 * Mon. 4/3 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 25 and complete the Chapter 25 Guide. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 25. ||
 * Thur. 3/30 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.24 terms
 * Thur. 4/6 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.25 terms ||
 * //Wed. 4/5// ||  || ** //Optional APUSH Review Day - sign up for sessions// here ** ||
 * Mon. 4/3 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 25 and complete the Chapter 25 Guide. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 25. ||
 * Thur. 3/30 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.24 terms
 * Mon. 4/3 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 25 and complete the Chapter 25 Guide. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 25. ||
 * Thur. 3/30 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.24 terms
 * Thur. 3/30 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.24 terms
 * Thur. 3/30 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.24 terms
 * Tues. 3/28 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 24 and complete the Chapter 24 Guide. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 24. ||
 * Fri. 3/24 ||  || Work with your partner to complete the Build Your Own DBQ assignment. ||
 * Wed. 3/22 ||  || Read the handout from //The Landmark History of the American People.// ||
 * Mon. 3/20 ||  || Read p. 712-729 in Ch. 22 and p. 734-745 and 759-763 in Ch. 23. Answer the questions on the Roaring Twenties/Great Depression/New Deal. ||
 * Tues. 3/14 ||  || Read U.S. Intervention in Cuba, 1898 . You will be answering some AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Fri. 3/10 ||  || ** DBQ **in class on **Progressivism and reform**
 * Mon. 3/20 ||  || Read p. 712-729 in Ch. 22 and p. 734-745 and 759-763 in Ch. 23. Answer the questions on the Roaring Twenties/Great Depression/New Deal. ||
 * Tues. 3/14 ||  || Read U.S. Intervention in Cuba, 1898 . You will be answering some AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Fri. 3/10 ||  || ** DBQ **in class on **Progressivism and reform**
 * Tues. 3/14 ||  || Read U.S. Intervention in Cuba, 1898 . You will be answering some AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Fri. 3/10 ||  || ** DBQ **in class on **Progressivism and reform**
 * Fri. 3/10 ||  || ** DBQ **in class on **Progressivism and reform**
 * Wed. 3/8 ||  || Read the assigned pages from textbook Ch. 21 and complete Chapter Guide 21. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms. ||
 * Mon. 3/6 ||  || Complete your **Two-Minute Movies**.
 * Mon. 3/6 ||  || Complete your **Two-Minute Movies**.
 * Mon. 3/6 ||  || Complete your **Two-Minute Movies**.
 * Thurs. 3/2 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.18-20 terms ||
 * Tues. 2/28 ||  || Read the assigned pages from textbook Ch. 18-20 and complete Chapter Guide 18-20. Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms. ||
 * Fri. 2/17 ||  || Read Coming to America  then make & share a copy of this document and answer the questions. [ // Optional additional reading = textbook p. 556-564, 713-714 // ] ||
 * Tues. 2/14 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 17 and complete Chapter Guide 17 . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 17. ||
 * Wed. 2/8 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.16 terms ||
 * Mon. 2/6 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 16 and complete Chapter Guide 16 . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 16. ||
 * Tues. 1/31 ||  || Read Eric Foner's " The New View of Reconstruction ." You will be answering some AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Fri. 1/27 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.15 terms
 * Wed. 2/8 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.16 terms ||
 * Mon. 2/6 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 16 and complete Chapter Guide 16 . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 16. ||
 * Tues. 1/31 ||  || Read Eric Foner's " The New View of Reconstruction ." You will be answering some AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Fri. 1/27 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.15 terms
 * Tues. 1/31 ||  || Read Eric Foner's " The New View of Reconstruction ." You will be answering some AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Fri. 1/27 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.15 terms
 * Fri. 1/27 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.15 terms
 * Fri. 1/27 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.15 terms
 * Wed. 1/25 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 15 and complete Chapter Guide 15 . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 15. ||
 * Tues. 1/17 ||  || __Midterm Exam Parts 2 & 3__: Multiple Choice (40 questions) and Short Answer (4 questions)
 * Tues. 1/17 ||  || __Midterm Exam Parts 2 & 3__: Multiple Choice (40 questions) and Short Answer (4 questions)
 * Tues. 1/17 ||  || __Midterm Exam Parts 2 & 3__: Multiple Choice (40 questions) and Short Answer (4 questions)



Virginia's Midterm Quizlet
|| __Midterm Exam Part 1__: Long Essay Question Two of these prompts will be given, and you will choose one to write about:
 * Fri. 1/13 ||  || ** IN CLASS **
 * Fri. 1/13 ||  || ** IN CLASS **
 * //Evaluate the extent to which American society was transformed by antebellum reform movements in the period between 1800 and 1860.//
 * //Explain why the period between 1800 and 1860 produced so many organized efforts to fix serious societal problems in America// //.//
 * //Compare and contrast various antebellum social reform movements with regard to their underlying motivations and degree of success in attaining their goals.//
 * //Evaluate the extent to which the Second Great Awakening was a turning point with regard to the role played by religion in American society.//

//Here's the .// || Virginia's Keynote: || Virginia's Keynote: || Virginia's Keynote: || // [ ** OPTIONAL **// : //**Sign up to Mr. Farrington's room for Thursday's AUXILIUM to be part of the study group for Friday's quiz**.]// ||
 * Mon. 1/9 ||  || Read America's Worst Idea.  In class you will complete a 3-part AP-style short answer question based on this reading and the chapter content. ||
 * Thurs. 1/5 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 13 pt.2 - Ch.14 terms
 * Thurs. 1/5 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 13 pt.2 - Ch.14 terms
 * Thurs. 1/5 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 13 pt.2 - Ch.14 terms
 * Tues. 1/3 ||  || Read Chapter 13, pt. 2, and Chapter 14, complete Chapter Guide 13 & Chapter Guide  14, then post key term definitions to [|WikAPedia] ||
 * Wed. 12/20 ||  || ** IN CLASS **
 * DBQ ** on the growing controversy over slavery from the 1770s to the middle of the 19th century. ||
 * Mon. 12/18 ||  || Read the chapter from //The Half Has Never Been Told//. You will answer several multiple choice questions based on this reading and the excerpt from //The Peculiar Institution// that you read in class. ||
 * Thurs. 12/15 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 12-13 pt.1 terms
 * Mon. 12/18 ||  || Read the chapter from //The Half Has Never Been Told//. You will answer several multiple choice questions based on this reading and the excerpt from //The Peculiar Institution// that you read in class. ||
 * Thurs. 12/15 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 12-13 pt.1 terms
 * Thurs. 12/15 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 12-13 pt.1 terms
 * Thurs. 12/15 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 12-13 pt.1 terms
 * Tues. 12/13 ||  || Read Chapter 12 and Chapter 13, p. 410-430, complete Chapter Guide 12 and Chapter Guide 13, questions 1-17, then post key term definitions to [|WikAPedia] . ||
 * Tues. 12/6 ||  || Read "I Will Be Heard: William Lloyd Garrison and the Struggle Against Slavery." In class you will complete a 3-part AP-style short answer question based on this reading and the related chapter content. ||
 * Fri. 12/2 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 11 terms
 * Tues. 12/6 ||  || Read "I Will Be Heard: William Lloyd Garrison and the Struggle Against Slavery." In class you will complete a 3-part AP-style short answer question based on this reading and the related chapter content. ||
 * Fri. 12/2 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 11 terms
 * Fri. 12/2 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 11 terms
 * Wed. 11/30 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 8 (p. 270-276 only), Ch. 9 (p. 305-311 only), and Ch. 11. Complete the Chapter Guide and p ost definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 8, 9, and 10.
 * Wed. 11/30 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 8 (p. 270-276 only), Ch. 9 (p. 305-311 only), and Ch. 11. Complete the Chapter Guide and p ost definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 8, 9, and 10.
 * Mon. 11/21 ||  || 1) Watch this lecture by Professor H.W. Brands on the life & career of Andrew Jackson. [The lecture itself is just under 54 minutes, followed by Q & A.] Make note of some of the positive and negative characteristics & actions that should be part of any assessment of Jackson. If you prefer to download the lecture as an audio file, go here and scroll down to 11/8/2013.
 * Mon. 11/21 ||  || 1) Watch this lecture by Professor H.W. Brands on the life & career of Andrew Jackson. [The lecture itself is just under 54 minutes, followed by Q & A.] Make note of some of the positive and negative characteristics & actions that should be part of any assessment of Jackson. If you prefer to download the lecture as an audio file, go here and scroll down to 11/8/2013.

2) Complete . [Remember that you need to make a copy of the bill document before you can edit and share it.] || - Virginia's Keynote:
 * Thurs. 11/17 ||  || 1) Matching quiz on Ch. 9-10 terms
 * Thurs. 11/17 ||  || 1) Matching quiz on Ch. 9-10 terms

2) Read and watch this brief documentary on the Lowell Mill Girls || // [ ** OPTIONAL **// : //**Sign up for Mr. Farrington's room for Wednesday's AUXILIUM to be part of the study group for Thursday's quiz**.]// || Tests will be handed back to you Monday, 10/31. || || 40 multiple-choice questions, 3 short-answer responses
 * Tues. 11/15 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 9 (p. 286-305 only) and Ch. 10. Complete the Chapter Guide and p ost definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 9 & 10.
 * Tues. 11/15 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 9 (p. 286-305 only) and Ch. 10. Complete the Chapter Guide and p ost definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 9 & 10.
 * Fri. 11/4 ||  || Read the chapter from Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America then print & complete the written response. ||
 * Wed. 11/2 ||  || //[Optional]// **Complete test corrections**
 * Wed. 11/2 ||  || //[Optional]// **Complete test corrections**
 * Wed. 11/2 ||  || //[Optional]// **Complete test corrections**
 * Mon. 10/31 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 7 terms.
 * Mon. 10/31 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 7 terms.
 * Wed. 10/26 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 7 and complete Chapter Guide 7 . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 7. ||
 * Mon. 10/24 ||  || ** TEST ** on Chapters 1-6
 * Mon. 10/24 ||  || ** TEST ** on Chapters 1-6
 * Mon. 10/24 ||  || ** TEST ** on Chapters 1-6

|| Read Antifederalist & Federalist documents & pay attention to the arguments of the authors regarding the advantages or disadvantages of a strong central government. || Theses || 2) Draft a thesis for the French & Indian War DBQ. Post it using this form. ||
 * // Virginia's KEYNOTES: //**
 * Thur. 10/20 ||  || Complete the practice multiple choice review questions for Chapters 2-6. ||
 * Tues.10/18 ||  || Read "The Grand Convention." In class you will answer AP-style multiple choice questions on these themes:
 * the purpose of the meeting
 * the role of delegates' personal economic interests
 * the issues that divided them
 * how those issues were resolved ||
 * Fri. 10/14 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.6 terms
 * how those issues were resolved ||
 * Fri. 10/14 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.6 terms
 * Fri. 10/14 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch.6 terms
 * Wed. 10/12 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 6 and complete Chapter Guide 6 . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia] for key terms from Ch. 6. ||
 * Thur.10/6 ||  || In-class ** DBQ ** on the French & Indian War
 * Thur.10/6 ||  || In-class ** DBQ ** on the French & Indian War
 * Thur.10/6 ||  || In-class ** DBQ ** on the French & Indian War
 * Tues. 10/4 ||  || 1) Read and complete the responses for the "Stamp Act Resolutions" and "Common Sense".
 * Tues. 10/4 ||  || 1) Read and complete the responses for the "Stamp Act Resolutions" and "Common Sense".
 * Fri. 9/30 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 5 and complete the Chapter Guide . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia]for key terms from Ch. 5 and review terms for a matching quiz. ||
 * Mon. 9/26 ||  || 1) Use the APUSH DBQ Tips to help you write a thesis for the Chesapeake & New England DBQ. Your thesis should be 1 or 2 sentences long. Post your thesis using this form.
 * Mon. 9/26 ||  || 1) Use the APUSH DBQ Tips to help you write a thesis for the Chesapeake & New England DBQ. Your thesis should be 1 or 2 sentences long. Post your thesis using this form.
 * Mon. 9/26 ||  || 1) Use the APUSH DBQ Tips to help you write a thesis for the Chesapeake & New England DBQ. Your thesis should be 1 or 2 sentences long. Post your thesis using this form.

2) Please print this for our walking tour, ask a parent to sign it, and bring it to class. ||
 * Thur. 9/22 ||  || Read Franklin and Whitefield and To Build a Shining City On a Hill. You will answer AP-style multiple choice questions in class. ||
 * Tues.9/20 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 4 and complete the Chapter Guide . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia]for key terms from Ch. 4 and review terms for a matching quiz. ||
 * Fri. 9/16 ||  || Complete the Multiple Choice Questions for Chapters 2&3. ||
 * Wed. 9/14 ||  || Read the 3 Puritan documents and analyze each one using at least 2 elements of SCAR. (Around 2-3 sentences per document.) ||
 * Mon. 9/12 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 3 and complete the Chapter Guide . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia]for key terms from Ch. 3 and review terms for a matching quiz. ||
 * Thur. 9/8 ||  || Read The Middle Passage. You will write a short-answer response in class. Pay particular attention to these concepts:
 * Wed. 9/14 ||  || Read the 3 Puritan documents and analyze each one using at least 2 elements of SCAR. (Around 2-3 sentences per document.) ||
 * Mon. 9/12 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 3 and complete the Chapter Guide . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia]for key terms from Ch. 3 and review terms for a matching quiz. ||
 * Thur. 9/8 ||  || Read The Middle Passage. You will write a short-answer response in class. Pay particular attention to these concepts:
 * Mon. 9/12 ||  || Read textbook Ch. 3 and complete the Chapter Guide . Post definitions to [|WikAPedia]for key terms from Ch. 3 and review terms for a matching quiz. ||
 * Thur. 9/8 ||  || Read The Middle Passage. You will write a short-answer response in class. Pay particular attention to these concepts:
 * Thur. 9/8 ||  || Read The Middle Passage. You will write a short-answer response in class. Pay particular attention to these concepts:

// “loose packers” v. “tight packers” // // “dancing of the slaves” // // “fixed melancholy” // // the slave ships’ “invisible cargo” // // the “scramble” // ||
 * Tues. 9/6 ||  || Complete the Document Analysis Chart for "Columbus Announces His Discovery" (handed out in class) by quoting 5 brief passages from the document and identifying what each passage reveals about either the //motives// of Europeans in exploring the New World or about their //view// of the Native Americans. ||
 * Wed. 8/31 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 1 & 2 terms ||
 * ** SUMMER ** - ** WORK- ** ||  || Read the linked document for full explanation of the summer assignments.
 * Wed. 8/31 ||  || Matching quiz on Ch. 1 & 2 terms ||
 * ** SUMMER ** - ** WORK- ** ||  || Read the linked document for full explanation of the summer assignments.
 * ** SUMMER ** - ** WORK- ** ||  || Read the linked document for full explanation of the summer assignments.



__Resources__: ||
 * Chapter Guides for Ch. 1 & Ch. 2 in the textbook.
 * WikAPedia key terms
 * How to post definitions to wikAPedia
 * AP Movie Review Form
 * 7 Themes in APUSH
 * Thurs. 6/4 ||  || Using a Google doc, write & share a speech proposing your idea for a new national holiday. Your speech should:
 * be approximately 400-500 words in length
 * identify the individual, group, event, or cause being nominated
 * make a strong, specific case for the worthiness of your nominee
 * specify the date on which the holiday would be placed and why that date is fitting.
 * include an MLA-style list of at least 3 sources you used in your research. ||
 * Tues. 6/2 ||  || Research the individual, group, or event you've chosen for the national holiday proposal. You should have at least 3 distinct sources of information. ||
 * Mon. 6/1 ||  || Make a list of 2 or 3 possible ideas for a new national holiday. The holiday could be a day that commemorates a significant individual, a group, a movement, an event, or any other worthy cause for Americans to celebrate or remember. ||
 * Tues. 5/26 ||  || **Bring in signed permission form for Boston trip!!!**
 * Mon. 6/1 ||  || Make a list of 2 or 3 possible ideas for a new national holiday. The holiday could be a day that commemorates a significant individual, a group, a movement, an event, or any other worthy cause for Americans to celebrate or remember. ||
 * Tues. 5/26 ||  || **Bring in signed permission form for Boston trip!!!**
 * Tues. 5/26 ||  || **Bring in signed permission form for Boston trip!!!**
 * Tues. 5/26 ||  || **Bring in signed permission form for Boston trip!!!**
 * Tues. 5/12 ||  || ** IN CLASS **: Start research for Boston. Here's the list of assigned topics.
 * Tues. 5/12 ||  || ** IN CLASS **: Start research for Boston. Here's the list of assigned topics.

Sample || • Read textbook Chapters 30 and 31. • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 30-31 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 28-29 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 26-27 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || - OR Tues. 4/7 ||  || Read "" and "." You will complete a short answer response in class, followed by a text-based discussion.
 * Email Mr. Farrington with your top 3 preferred topics for the** Boston Project
 * Tues. 5/5 ||  || OPTIONAL MULTIPLE CHOICE REVIEW Periods 1 & 2
 * Tues. 5/5 ||  || OPTIONAL MULTIPLE CHOICE REVIEW Periods 1 & 2
 * Thurs. 4/30 ||  || Short answer question from the "Work, Exchange, & Technology" theme review sheet ||
 * Tues. 4/28 ||  || Short answer question from the "Peopling" theme review sheet ||
 * Mon. 4/27 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 28, pages 904-919, 924-926, & 930-931 and Chapter 29, pages 938-945, 951-957, & 962-963. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 4/28 ||  || Short answer question from the "Peopling" theme review sheet ||
 * Mon. 4/27 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 28, pages 904-919, 924-926, & 930-931 and Chapter 29, pages 938-945, 951-957, & 962-963. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 4/27 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 28, pages 904-919, 924-926, & 930-931 and Chapter 29, pages 938-945, 951-957, & 962-963. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 4/13 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 26, pages 840-843, 850-863, and Chapter 27 (all.) Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 4/13 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 26, pages 840-843, 850-863, and Chapter 27 (all.) Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 4/6
 * Mon. 4/6

//NOTE: You will complete the response on whichever day you are not on a college visit.// || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 25 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 24 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**4**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 22-23 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 21 page on WikAPedia by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || ||  ||  ||
 * Thurs. 4/2 ||  || ** DBQ ** on the homefront in World War II ||
 * Wed. 4/1 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 25. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Wed. 4/1 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 25. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Wed. 4/1 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 25. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 3/31 ||  || World War II timeline & maps ||
 * Thurs. 3/26 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 24. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/26 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 24. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/26 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 24. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/19 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 22 and Chapter 23. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/19 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 22 and Chapter 23. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/19 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 22 and Chapter 23. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 3/17 ||  || Read "Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations." You will complete a short answer response in class, followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Thurs. 3/12 ||  || ** In class: ** Long Essay on American imperialism to 1900 ||
 * Mon. 3/9 ||  || Read "U.S. Intervention in Cuba" then make & share a copy of this document and complete the chart. ||
 * Thurs. 3/5 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 20, p.656-663 and Chapter 21. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 3/9 ||  || Read "U.S. Intervention in Cuba" then make & share a copy of this document and complete the chart. ||
 * Thurs. 3/5 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 20, p.656-663 and Chapter 21. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/5 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 20, p.656-663 and Chapter 21. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 3/5 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 20, p.656-663 and Chapter 21. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 3/3 ||  || Read Howard Zinn's "Robber Barons and Rebels" chapter as well as the excerpt from Richard Hofstadter's //The Age of Reform//. Complete the written response. ||
 * Mon. 3/2 ||  || Read the excerpt from //The Jungle// and the article "Consumer Protection: The Pure Food and Drugs Act." You will complete a short answer response in class, followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Fri. 2/27 ||  || "Two-minute Movies"
 * Fri. 2/27 ||  || "Two-minute Movies"
 * Fri. 2/27 ||  || "Two-minute Movies"

Once you've uploaded your movie to your Google Drive, share the URL on the movie submission form.. || • Take notes that answer each of the focus questions in the page margins (p. 586, 587, 590, 594, 622, 624, 625, 628, 632, 638, 643, 645, 646, 649, 651, and 655.) These notes do not need to be written as full sentences but they should include the full wording of each question. //**BRING YOUR NOTES TO CLASS OR SHARE THEM WITH MR. FARRINGTON THROUGH GOOGLE.**// • Make at least __**4**__ **contributions** for Chapter 18-20 on the new WikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** for Chapter 17 on the new WikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** ||
 * Mon. 2/23 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 18, p. 584-594, Chapter 19, p. 619-632, and Chapter 20, p. 638-656.
 * Mon. 2/23 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 18, p. 584-594, Chapter 19, p. 619-632, and Chapter 20, p. 638-656.
 * •** Review the posted definitions in preparation for a ** matching quiz. ** ||
 * Fri. 2/13 ||  || Ellis Island passenger database ||
 * Thurs. 2/12 ||  || Read Coming to America then make & share a copy of this document and answer the questions. [//Optional additional reading = textbook p. 556-564, 713-714//] ||
 * Tues. 2/10 ||  || Read "Gospel of Wealth" and "Crimes of Carnegie." You will complete a short answer response in class, followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Wed. 2/4 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 17, p. 544-556, 564-570. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 2/10 ||  || Read "Gospel of Wealth" and "Crimes of Carnegie." You will complete a short answer response in class, followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Wed. 2/4 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 17, p. 544-556, 564-570. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Wed. 2/4 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 17, p. 544-556, 564-570. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Wed. 2/4 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 17, p. 544-556, 564-570. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 1/29 ||  || 1) Complete the Midyear Survey
 * Thurs. 1/29 ||  || 1) Complete the Midyear Survey

2) Read "." You will complete a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** for Chapter 16 on the new WikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || Optional - You may choose to complete your Civil War map (see 12/19 for directions) if you wish to receive a homework grade for it.
 * Mon. 1/26 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 16. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 1/26 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 16. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 1/15 ||  || Complete the practice Midyear Exam multiple choice questions ||
 * Fri. 1/9 ||  || ** IN CLASS: **
 * Fri. 1/9 ||  || ** IN CLASS: **
 * Fri. 1/9 ||  || ** IN CLASS: **

**For Tuesday, 1/13**: Read the accounts of Reconstruction by "Historian A" and "Historian B" in the handout packet, then make a copy of this document, fill it out, and share it. You may do this on your own or with a partner. || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** for Chapter 15 on the new WikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 13 (part 2) & Chapter 14 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 12 & 13 (part 1) wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 11 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** ||
 * Thurs. 1/8 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 15. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 1/8 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 15. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Fri. 12/19 ||  || Civil War Map assignment ||
 * Thurs. 12/18 ||  || Read America's Worst Idea. You will complete a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 12/15 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter Chapter 13, p. 430-440 and Chapter 14. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 12/18 ||  || Read America's Worst Idea. You will complete a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 12/15 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter Chapter 13, p. 430-440 and Chapter 14. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 12/15 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter Chapter 13, p. 430-440 and Chapter 14. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 12/11 ||  || In class ** DBQ ** on the causes of growing opposition to slavery in the U.S. from the American Revolution to the Compromise of 1850. ||
 * Thurs. 12/4 ||  || Read the excerpt from Kenneth Stampp's //The Peculiar Institution.//You will complete a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 12/1 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 12 and Chapter 13, p. 410-430. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 12/4 ||  || Read the excerpt from Kenneth Stampp's //The Peculiar Institution.//You will complete a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 12/1 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 12 and Chapter 13, p. 410-430. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Mon. 12/1 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 12 and Chapter 13, p. 410-430. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 11/25 ||  || In-class essay on the Jacksonian Era / Age of Reform ||
 * Tues. 11/18 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 9, p. 305-311, and Chapter 11. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 11/25 ||  || In-class essay on the Jacksonian Era / Age of Reform ||
 * Tues. 11/18 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 9, p. 305-311, and Chapter 11. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 11/18 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 9, p. 305-311, and Chapter 11. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Fri. 11/14 ||  || Feedback form for Congressional Committee activity ||
 * Thurs. 11/13 ||  || 1) Watch this lecture by Professor H.W. Brands on the life & career of Andrew Jackson. [The lecture itself is just under 54 minutes, followed by Q & A.] Make note of some of the positive and negative characteristics & actions that should be part of any assessment of Jackson. If you prefer to download the lecture as an mp3 audio file, go here.
 * Thurs. 11/13 ||  || 1) Watch this lecture by Professor H.W. Brands on the life & career of Andrew Jackson. [The lecture itself is just under 54 minutes, followed by Q & A.] Make note of some of the positive and negative characteristics & actions that should be part of any assessment of Jackson. If you prefer to download the lecture as an mp3 audio file, go here.
 * Thurs. 11/13 ||  || 1) Watch this lecture by Professor H.W. Brands on the life & career of Andrew Jackson. [The lecture itself is just under 54 minutes, followed by Q & A.] Make note of some of the positive and negative characteristics & actions that should be part of any assessment of Jackson. If you prefer to download the lecture as an mp3 audio file, go here.

2) Complete the "Findings" section of whichever bill you've chosen for the $20 bill proposal.

If you have any difficulty accessing the Google docs from the Pages doc, try these links: Jackson Removal Jackson Retention Remember that you need to make a copy of the doc before you can edit it. || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 10wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** ||
 * Thurs. 11/6 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 10. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Thurs. 11/6 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 10. Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** matching quiz. **
 * Tues. 11/4 ||  || Watch this brief documentary on the Lowell Mill Girls and be prepared to discuss their work and lives as portrayed in the short film. ||
 * Mon. 11/3 ||  || __OPTIONAL Q1 EXTRA CREDIT:__
 * Mon. 11/3 ||  || __OPTIONAL Q1 EXTRA CREDIT:__
 * Mon. 11/3 ||  || __OPTIONAL Q1 EXTRA CREDIT:__

Use the class handout "//How Do Candidates Get Your Vote?//" to analyze any 3 political ads from the following sources: LePage for Governor Michaud for Governor Cutler for Governor Yes on Question 1 No on Question 1 Susan Collins for U.S. Senate Shenna Bellows for U.S. Senate

For each of the ads you choose, explain specifically how __2 of the techniques__ listed on the handout are used. Write your explanations in a Google doc that you share with Mr. Farrington. || • Make at least __**3**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 9 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 20 words.** ||
 * Fri. 10/31 ||  || Read The Missouri Compromise of 1820. You will have a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Tues. 10/28 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 9 (stop at p. 305). Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Tues. 10/28 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 9 (stop at p. 305). Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Tues. 10/28 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 9 (stop at p. 305). Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Thur. 10/23 ||  || //**Q: If Thomas Jefferson were around today, would he be a Democrat or a Republican?**//
 * Thur. 10/23 ||  || //**Q: If Thomas Jefferson were around today, would he be a Democrat or a Republican?**//

Your assignment is to "sell" Jefferson as a 2016 presidential candidate from one of the major parties. Specifically, you will use Pages, Google Presentation, or a comparable program to create a virtual "//Jefferson for President in 2016//" campaign poster. Your poster should: __Resources__: -Read this blog post to see why the question isn't an easy one to answer. -See textbook Chapters 6-7 for examples of Jefferson's actions as a revolutionary, an early party leader and U.S. President. -You can get a quick outline of some of the main policy differences between today's main parties here and a more detailed overview. -A wide variety of Jefferson quotations
 * Identify at least 3 specific policy positions Jefferson advocated during his time that align him with either today's Democrats or today's Republicans
 * At least one of the policy positions should incorporate a direct quotation from Jefferson.
 * In addition to the required information, make your poster attention-getting and attractive. Use colors, images, symbols, etc., to reinforce the message.


 * IN CLASS: **

Go to this document, make a copy and share it with Mr. Farrington, then complete the assignment on the Monroe Doctrine. - || • Make at least __**4**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 7-8 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || 30 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer question || • Make at least **3** **contributions** to the Chapter 6 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.**
 * Fri. 10/17 ||  || ** Test corrections due ** ||
 * Tues. 10/14 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 7 (p.216-226; 231-245) and Chapter 8 (257-269; 271-275.) . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Tues. 10/14 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 7 (p.216-226; 231-245) and Chapter 8 (257-269; 271-275.) . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Tues. 10/14 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 7 (p.216-226; 231-245) and Chapter 8 (257-269; 271-275.) . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Fri. 10/10 ||  || Read the excerpt from //Born for Liberty// (handed out in class.) You will have a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 10/6 ||  || ** TEST ** on Chapters 2-6 (excluding p. 200-211 in Ch. 6.)
 * Mon. 10/6 ||  || ** TEST ** on Chapters 2-6 (excluding p. 200-211 in Ch. 6.)
 * Mon. 10/6 ||  || ** TEST ** on Chapters 2-6 (excluding p. 200-211 in Ch. 6.)
 * Fri. 10/3 ||  || **American Revolution DBQ** ||
 * Tues. 9/30 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 6 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **. //** BRING YOUR NOTES TO CLASS. **//
 * Tues. 9/30 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 6 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **. //** BRING YOUR NOTES TO CLASS. **//
 * Tues. 9/30 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 6 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **. //** BRING YOUR NOTES TO CLASS. **//

DBQ thesis || • Make at least __**4**__ **contributions** to the Chapter 5 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least **3** **contributions** to the Chapter 4 wikAPedia page by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || • Make at least **3** **contributions** to both the Ch. 2 and 3 wikAPedia pages by defining a term or adding more info to a classmate's definition. **No contribution should** **exceed 25 words.** || school year ||  || **  **
 * Tues. 9/23 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 5 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Tues. 9/23 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 5 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Fri. 9/19 ||  || Read "An Accession of Power". You will have a brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 9/15 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 4 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Mon. 9/15 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 4 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Mon. 9/15 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 4 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Thurs. 9/11 ||  || Read "The Jamestown Fiasco" and "The Middle Passage." You will have a very brief written response in class followed by a text-based discussion. ||
 * Mon. 9/8 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 2 (p.52-72) and Chapter 3 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Mon. 9/8 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 2 (p.52-72) and Chapter 3 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Mon. 9/8 ||  || • Read textbook Chapter 2 (p.52-72) and Chapter 3 . Take notes on the main ideas in each section in preparation for a ** "9 in 9" quiz **.
 * Tues. 9/2 ||  || Multiple Choice Test over summer readings ||
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 * Readings & Resources **__**:**__
 * INTRODUCTORY READING: "Spanish Conquests in the Americas"
 * ONLINE TEXTBOOK: U.S. History Pre-Columbian to the New Millennium
 * Note sheet for "Spanish Conquests" reading [also in pdf form]
 * Chapter note sheet for online textbook chapters [also in pdf form]
 * APUSH wikAPedia blog
 * Posting to wikAPedia directions
 * Movie Review Form
 * 7 Themes in U.S. History ||