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AP U.S. History

AP* U.S. History analyzes and explores the economic, political, and social changes in America since Columbus.Students master historical knowledge and critical analysis, build reading, writing, and communication skills, anddiscover how historical events have contributed to American culture. In the process, theyâ€™ll learn how decisionsand events of the past continue to have profound effects on the world today and how knowledge of the causesbehind past events can influence future decisions. By the end of the course, students will be ready to put theirfactual knowledge to work by weighing evidence and interpreting problems presented by historians. Theequivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP U.S. History prepares students for the AP exam and forfurther study in history, political science, economics, sociology, and law.

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Length: Two semesters

UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF U.S. HISTORY (1492-1763)LESSON 1: INTRODUCING AP U.S. HISTORYDiscuss: Why Study History?Introduce yourself and discuss the value of studying history.Duration: 0 hr 30 min Scoring: 15 points

Study: Reading and Writing HistoryGet suggestions for how to read and write for this course. Identify the parts of an essay, look at document-basedquestions, learn how essays are scored, and go over the types of AP essay prompts.Duration: 1 hr

Quiz: Primary and Secondary SourcesFind out about early European exploration of and attitudes toward North America by reading two different kinds ofhistorical sources. Answer questions.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 10 points

Practice: Outlining an EssayWrite an essay outline that includes a thesis statement, topic sentence arguments, and supporting evidence foreach paragraph.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points

Quiz: Check-UpAnswer questions to check your mastery of the content.Duration: 0 hr 30 min Scoring: 12 points

LESSON 2: COLONIAL DEVELOPMENTStudy: The Contact PeriodConsider early European exploration and settlement in America.Duration: 1 hr

Study: The 13 Colonies

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Advanced Placement > AP U.S. History

Look at the settlement of each of the 13 British colonies.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Colonial Society and EconomyRead about the society and economy of the colonies, and write an essay in which you compare and contrast life inVirginia and Massachusetts.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: The Enlightenment and the Great AwakeningDiscuss the similarities and differences between the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment. Consider the impactthese movements continue to have on modern American life.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 3: GOVERNING THE COLONIESStudy: Colonial CrisesLook at mercantilism, the Glorious Revolution, Salutary Neglect, and early colonial governments.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: The French and Indian WarWrite a free-response essay about the effects of the French and Indian War.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPDiscuss: What Is Interesting? What Is Confusing?Use this activity to discuss any questions you might have with your instructor and other students before you takeyour first Unit Quiz.Duration: 0 hr 30 min Scoring: 15 points

Review: Foundations of U.S. HistoryReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr


Test (CS): Foundations of U.S. History (1492-1763)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): Foundations of U.S. History (1492-1763)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 40 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: Foundations of U.S. History


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Test your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 25 points

UNIT 2: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1763-1789)LESSON 1: THE ROAD TO REVOLUTIONStudy: Exploring RevolutionTest your knowledge about the Revolutionary Era, and find out whether you have biases that may affect how youthink about history.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: The Road to RevolutionLook at the events that took place in the 15 years prior to the American Revolution.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: DBQ Prep: The RevolutionAnswer questions based on Revolutionary-era documents in a DBQ.Duration: 1 hr


LESSON 2: THE REVOLUTIONARY WARStudy: The American RevolutionLook at the significant battles of the Revolution, the government and their demands, and the Declaration ofIndependence.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: The Social Impact of the RevolutionTo what extent was the American Revolution also a Revolution for Women, African Americans, and NativeAmericans? Post an answer and respond to another student's posting.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Practice: DBQ Outline: The RevolutionWrite an outline for a DBQ based on the causes of the American Revolution.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: Debriefing the DBQDiscuss the process of outlining a DBQ.Duration: 0 hr 30 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 3: FROM CONFEDERATION TO CONSTITUTIONStudy: The Articles and the ConstitutionLook at the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and many of the compromises made in thedrafting of the U.S. Constitution.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: The Federalist PapersRead excerpts from the Federalist Papers and answer questions.


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Duration: 1 hr

Practice: The Articles and the Constitution: A ComparisonCompare and contrast the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: The American RevolutionReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): The American Revolution (1763-1789)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): The American Revolution (1763-1789)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 40 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: The American RevolutionTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 30 points

UNIT 3: THE EARLY REPUBLIC (1789-1824)LESSON 1: THE FEDERALISTSStudy: Exploring Political TheoriesTest your political philosophies. Discover whether you have more in common with the Federalists or theRepublicans.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: Governing a New NationLook at the development of the Federalist and Republican parties. Examine the foreign and domestic crises inAmerica's first administrations.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Debating the National BankDiscuss the constitutionality of the National Bank based on the arguments of Alexander Hamilton and ThomasJefferson.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Practice: Federalist ChallengesWrite a free-response essay about the challenges that faced the Federalist leaders at the end of the eighteenthcentury.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


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LESSON 2: THE JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICANSStudy: The Republican EraLook at the political and economic events that occurred during Jefferson's and Madison's presidential terms.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: The War of 1812Discuss the impact of the War of 1812 on the United States.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 3: THE RISE OF NATIONALISMStudy: The Rise Of NationalismConsider the economic, judicial, and political nationalism that emerged after the War of 1812.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Comparing the Federalists and RepublicansWrite a free-response essay comparing Federalist and Republican presidential policies.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: The Early RepublicReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): The Early Republic (1789-1824)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): The Early Republic (1789-1824)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 40 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: The Early RepublicTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 25 points


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UNIT 4: THE AGE OF JACKSON (1824-1850)LESSON 1: JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACYStudy: Exploring DemocracyTest your knowledge of sectionalism and Jacksonian Democracy.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: The Era of JacksonConsider Andrew Jackson's presidency, the nullification crisis, the Bank War, Indian removal, and the rise of theWhig party.Duration: 1 hr

Quiz: Economics and Politics in the 1830sRead about economic and political developments during Jackson's and Van Buren's presidential terms. Answerquestions.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 10 points

Practice: DBQ Prep: Political CartoonsAnalyze political cartoons from the Jacksonian era.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: Evaluating JacksonWhat's your opinion of Andrew Jackson? Was he democratic or despotic?Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 2: JACKSONIAN REFORMStudy: An Era of ReformConsider the reforms of the 1830s and 1840s in the areas of religion, literature, community, education, women'srights, temperance, and abolition.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: TranscendentalismDiscuss Transcendentalism and its effect on other reform movements.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Practice: AbolitionAnalyze some of the issues relating to abolitionism in the U.S. in the first half of the nineteenth century.Duration: 1 hr


LESSON 3: SECTIONALISMStudy: The North and WestExamine the changes in agriculture, transportation, industry, and leisure time in the antebellum north and westby looking at photographs and drawings.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Quiz: Economic Growth


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Read about many of the changes in the United States economy in the 1840s and 1850s. Answer questions.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 10 points

Discuss: ImmigrationDiscuss immigration in mid-nineteenth century America.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Study: The Old SouthLook at the economy, politics, and society of the Old South.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Slavery in the SouthWrite a free-response essay about the widespread Southern support of slavery.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: The Age of JacksonReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): The Age of Jackson (1824-1850)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): The Age of Jackson (1824-1850)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 1 hr 10 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: The Age of JacksonTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 25 points

UNIT 5: THE CIVIL WAR ERA (1844-1877)LESSON 1: NATIONAL EXPANSIONStudy: Exploring Political MotivesTest your knowledge of the motives behind expansionism, the Civil War, and other issues.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: Manifest DestinyLook at the U.S. acquisition of new land, including Oregon, Texas, and the Mexican Cession.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Was Expansion Justified?Discuss the motives behind U.S. expansion in the mid-nineteenth century.


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Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 2: THE ROAD TO CIVIL WARStudy: The Road to Civil WarConsider the events of the 1850s that brought the North and South into conflict.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Evaluating Decisions of the 1850sConsider the pre-Civil War era in terms of great forces versus great leaders. Could better leaders have avoided war?Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: The 1850s: Decade of CrisisExamine and write about the issues and events that led to the Civil War.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 3: THE CIVIL WARStudy: The Early Civil WarConsider the different advantages the Union and the Confederacy each had going into the Civil War. Look at thestrategies each used in the early battles of the Civil War.Duration: 1 hr

Study: The Later Civil WarConsider the turning points of the Civil War, the effect on society, and the end of the war. Includes a multiple-choice Self Check.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Evaluating LincolnEvaluate Lincoln as a leader. Consider Lincoln's decisions regarding his generals, the Gettysburg Address, theEmancipation Proclamation, and more.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: Lincoln's LeadershipExamine and write about Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: RECONSTRUCTIONStudy: ReconstructionGo over the political, social, and economic Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: ReconstructionAnalyze the political developments during Reconstruction.


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Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: Was Reconstruction Successful?Discuss whether you think Reconstruction was successful in achieving its goals. Consider the political, social, andeconomic elements of Reconstruction.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 5: WRAP-UPReview: The Civil War EraReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 3 hr 30 min


Test (CS): The Civil War Era (1844-1877)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): The Civil War Era (1844-1877)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 40 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 6: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: The Civil War EraTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 25 points

UNIT 6: INDUSTRIALIZATION (1870-1896)LESSON 1: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTStudy: Exploring Industrial ChangeTest your ideas about progress, corporations, unions, and immigration.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: The Rise of CorporationsLook at the industrial and corporate growth of the late nineteenth century.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Values in the New EraAnalyze ideas from the industrial era, including Social Darwinism, Laissez Faire, and the Gospel of Wealth.Duration: 1 hr

Study: The World of the WorkerLook at the working conditions, unions, and strikes of the late nineteenth century.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Business LeadersDiscuss the ethics and motives of business leaders like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Were they robber


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barons or captains of industry?Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: Trusts: Today and YesterdayWrite an analysis comparing the business mergers of today (using the Internet for research) with the trusts of thelate nineteenth century.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 2: THE NEW SOUTH AND NEW WESTStudy: The New SouthLook at the economy, politics, and society of the Southern states after Reconstruction.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Evaluating Approaches to EqualityDiscuss the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to achieving equality for African Americans.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Study: The New WestLook at the post-Civil War West by looking at photographs of mining, farming, cowboys, ranchers, and NativeAmericans.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: Native American PolicyWrite a free-response essay about the U.S. government's Indian policy in the late nineteenth century.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 3: WRAP-UPReview: IndustrializationReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr


Test (CS): Industrialization (1870-1896)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): Industrialization (1870-1896)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 1 hr 10 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 4: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: IndustrializationTest your understanding of the key concepts.


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UNIT 7: REVIEW AND EXAMLESSON 1: U.S. HISTORYReview: U.S. HistoryReview concepts covered to prepare for the test.Duration: 5 hr

Discuss: Themes in U.S. HistoryDiscuss many of the themes that have emerged in U.S. history from 1600-1900.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Exam: U.S. HistoryTake a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 100 points

Final Exam: U.S. HistoryTake a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 1 hr 15 min Scoring: 100 points

UNIT 8: CHANGE AND REFORM (1877-1917)LESSON 1: URBANIZATIONStudy: Exploring ReformTest your knowledge of the reforms of the early-twentieth century.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: UrbanizationLook at urban growth, modernization, and the emergence of urban culture in the late-nineteenth century.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: New ImmigrationDiscuss the experiences of turn-of-the-century immigrants.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 2: POLITICAL AND AGRICULTURAL REFORMDiscuss: Corruption in PoliticsDiscuss the corruption of late nineteenth century politics and compare it with corruption in contemporary politics.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: DBQ Prep: Gilded-Age PoliticsCreate a DBQ outline using outside information and documents for evidence.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points

Study: Agrarian DiscontentLook at the agrarian movements that emerged in the late 1800s.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: The Populists


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Complete a DBQ exercise in which you choose outside information and documents to support a thesis statement.Duration: 0 hr 45 min


LESSON 3: THE PROGRESSIVE ERAStudy: Progressive ReformLook at the reform movements that emerged in the late 1800s.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Suffrage and WomenRead and answer questions about the women's suffrage movement of the early twentieth century.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: Evaluating the ProgressivesEvaluate the success of the various progressive reforms.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: DBQ: Progressive PresidentsWrite a DBQ essay about the progressive reforms of Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: Change and ReformReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): Change and Reform (1877-1917)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): Change and Reform (1877-1917)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 1 hr 10 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: Change and ReformTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 32 points

UNIT 9: IMPERIALISM AND WORLD WAR I (1895-1919)LESSON 1: IMPERIAL EXPANSIONStudy: Exploring International Involvement


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Test your knowledge of U.S. involvement in foreign countries in the late 1800s and early 1900s.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: U.S. ExpansionLook at the Spanish-American War and American imperialism in Asia and Latin America.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Understanding Imperialist MotivesDiscuss and evaluate the motives of U.S. expansion in the late 1800s and early 1900s.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: U.S. ImperialismWrite about U.S. imperialist acquisitions.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 2: WORLD WAR IStudy: The U.S. in World War IExamine U.S. mobilization and involvement in World War I by looking at photographs and posters.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: The U.S. in World War IAnswer questions about U.S. mobilization and involvement in World War I.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Discuss: The World War I Home FrontDiscuss the domestic effects of World War I.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: The End of World War IWrite a free-response essay about the end of World War I.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 3: WRAP-UPReview: Imperialism and World War IReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): Imperialism and World War I (1895-1919)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): Imperialism and World War I (1895-1919)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.


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LESSON 4: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: Imperialism and World War ITest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 29 points

UNIT 10: THE TWENTIES AND THIRTIES (1920-1939)LESSON 1: CULTURE OF THE 1920SStudy: Exploring the 1920sTest your knowledge of the events of the 1920s.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: The Roaring TwentiesExamine the culture of the 1920s by looking at photographs and art.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: The Roaring TwentiesAnswer questions about the culture of the 1920s.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Discuss: Evaluating the 1920sDiscuss and evaluate events of the 1920s.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 2: POLITICS AND ECONOMICS IN THE 1920SStudy: Politics and Economics in the 1920sLook at the shift towards conservativism under Presidents Harding and Coolidge, consider the widening gapbetween urban and rural populations, and go over the causes of the Great Depression.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: DBQ Prep: Bias in 1920s DocumentsAnalyze the bias in the documents of a DBQ about the 1920s.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: DBQ Prep: Outlining a 1920s DBQWrite an outline for a DBQ essay about the 1920s.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: Politics of the 1920sDiscuss the politics and politicians of the 1920s, and consider different opinions about the role government shouldplay in the economy.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


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Practice: The Great DepressionLearn about life during the Great Depression by exploring Web sites.Duration: 0 hr 45 min

Practice: The Great DepressionAnswer questions about life during the Great Depression.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: The New Deal ProgramsFill out a chart of the New Deal programs.Duration: 1 hr

Study: The New DealTake a look at FDR's New Deal policies and how they affected American society, economics, and politics.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: DBQ: The New DealWrite a DBQ essay about the New Deal.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: The Twenties and ThirtiesReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): The Twenties and Thirties (1920-1939)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): The Twenties and Thirties (1920-1939)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 1 hr 10 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: The Twenties and ThirtiesTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 36 points

UNIT 11: WORLD WAR II AND CONTAINMENT (1939-1950)LESSON 1: PATH TO WARStudy: Exploring the 1940sTest your knowledge of a variety of events from the 1940s.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

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Look at the evolution of American foreign policy prior to World War II.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Justifying WarWhen is it justified for the U.S. to get involved in international conflicts? Discuss the scenarios you think areacceptable and unacceptable.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: Between the Wars: Foreign PolicyComplete a chronology exercise in which you analyze the historical significance of U.S. foreign policy between thewars.Duration: 0 hr 45 min


LESSON 2: WORLD WAR IIStudy: The U.S. in World War IILook at American actions in Europe, Africa, Asia, and on the homefront during World War II.Duration: 1 hr

Study: Images of World War IILook at photographs and posters to explore the American experience at war and on the homefront during WorldWar II.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: World War IIAnswer questions about the American experience at war and on the homefront during World War II.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: Japanese InternmentLearn about Japanese internment.Duration: 0 hr 45 min

Practice: Social Effects of World War IIWrite a free-response essay about the social effects of World War II.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: The Atomic BombDiscuss the decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 3: CONTAINMENT AND THE COLD WARStudy: The Early Cold WarLook at events that occurred in the early years of the Cold War.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: McCarthyismDiscuss the causes and effects of McCarthyism.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


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Practice: The Korean WarRead and answer questions about the Korean War.Duration: 0 hr 45 min

Practice: Origins of the Cold WarWrite a free-response essay in which you investigate the origins of the Cold War.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: World War II and ContainmentReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): World War II and Containment (1939-1950)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): World War II and Containment (1939-1950)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 40 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: World War II and ContainmentTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 35 points

UNIT 12: POST-WAR POLITICS AND SOCIETY (1945-1970)LESSON 1: SOCIETY IN THE 1950SStudy: Exploring the Post-War U.S.Test your knowledge about the culture and politics of the 1950s and 1960s.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: Post-War SocietyTake a look at social and economic characteristics of post-war society in America.Duration: 1 hr

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LESSON 2: THE EISENHOWER YEARSStudy: Politics in the 1950sLook at the politics of the 1950s, including the domestic and foreign policies of the Eisenhower administration.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: DBQ Prep: Foreign Affairs in the 1950sComplete an exercise on DBQ preparation based on documents related to foreign affairs of the 1950s.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 3: TURBULENT TIMES: THE 1960SStudy: The Civil Rights MovementLook at some of the important events and ideas of the American civil rights movement, including desegregation,nonviolent protest, and Black Power.Duration: 1 hr

Discuss: Civil Rights StrategiesDiscuss the different civil rights strategies that were used during the 1950s and 1960s.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: Domestic Programs of the 1960sRecord information about Kennedy's New Frontier and about Johnson's Great Society programs.Duration: 1 hr

Study: Foreign Affairs in the 1960sLook at American foreign affairs in the 1960s, including Vietnam and the Cold War.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Writing a Timed DBQWrite a timed DBQ essay based on events of the 1960s.Duration: 1 hr 30 min Scoring: 40 points

Discuss: Examining the 1960sDiscuss the outcome of the major events of the 1960s.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: Post-War Politics and SocietyReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): Post-War Politics and Society (1945-1970)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.


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Test (TS): Post-War Politics and Society (1945-1970)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 1 hr 10 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: Post-War Politics and SocietyTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 31 points

UNIT 13: THE MODERN AGE (1970-TODAY)LESSON 1: THE 1970S: AT HOME AND ABROADStudy: Exploring the Modern EraUse history to reflect on events and issues of the past 25 years.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Study: The 1970sLook at some of the social and political events of the 1970s.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: Nixon as PresidentWrite a timed free-response essay in which you evaluate Nixon's presidency.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 2: REAGAN AND BUSH: THE CONSERVATIVE YEARSStudy: The Reagan and Bush YearsLearn about the Reagan and Bush presidencies in the 1980s into 1990s as well as the events leading to the end ofthe Cold War and the Persian Gulf War.Duration: 0 hr 30 min

Practice: The Reagan and Bush YearsFill out a chart on important events of the Reagan and Bush years.Duration: 0 hr 45 min

Quiz: Multiple-Choice Practice: Reagan and BushAnswer questions on the Reagan and Bush years.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 10 points

Discuss: Reagan and BushDiscuss the effectiveness of Reagan and Bush as presidents.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points


LESSON 3: OUR TIMESDiscuss: Looking Backward


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Discuss current issues in a historical context.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 15 points

Practice: Reflective EssayWrite an essay in which you reflect on what you've learned this year.Duration: 2 hr Scoring: 40 points


LESSON 4: WRAP-UPReview: The Modern AgeReview concepts covered to prepare for the test. Define terms and complete a question-outlining exercise.Duration: 2 hr 30 min


Test (CS): The Modern Age (1970-Today)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 20 min Scoring: 60 points

Test (TS): The Modern Age (1970-Today)Take a test that assesses your mastery of the learning objectives.Duration: 0 hr 40 min Scoring: 40 points

LESSON 5: DIAGNOSTICDiagnostic: The Modern AgeTest your understanding of the key concepts.Duration: 0 hr 45 min Scoring: 22 points

UNIT 14: PREPARING FOR THE AP EXAMLESSON 1: U.S. HISTORY REVIEWReview: U.S. HistoryReview concepts covered. Complete thematic review charts and sample essay outlines.Duration: 12 hr

Discuss: Themes and Patterns in U.S. HistoryDiscuss some overarching themes of U.S. history.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 15 points

Practice: AP Exam Practice IComplete 55 sample multiple-choice questions.Duration: 1 hr

Practice: AP Exam Practice IIComplete a sample free-response section consisting of two free-response essays and one DBQ.Duration: 2 hr 15 min

LESSON 2: FINAL COURSE EXAMExam: U.S. History


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