Friday, December 19, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, January 5, 2009

AP: Making Europe, review pp 525-531, read pp 551-555

Reg: World History, pp 478-483

Both: AP Achiever, review pp 149-153, read pp 159-160, 171-174
Complete the French Revolution: Republic and the Reign of Terror chart
Complete the Social Structure of 18th Century Europe chart
Complete the Partitions of Poland chart

French Revolution: Republic and the Reign of Terror chart
Social Structure of 18th Century Europe chart
Partitions of Poland chart

United States Government

Homework due Monday, January 5, 2009

• Basic Principles, pp 84-104
• Complete the term sheet
• Complete the Naturalization Experiences assignment

Bill of Rights legal terms chart
Naturalization Experiences assignment

United States History

Homework due Monday, January 5, 2009

AP: Making America, pp. 412-431

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 402-417

Both: Complete The Civil War Part III chart
All three Civil War charts are due on Monday, and will be collected.

The Civil War Part I chart - AP and Reg.
The Civil War Part II chart - AP
The Civil War Part II chart - Reg.
The Civil War Part III chart - AP
The Civil War Part III chart - Reg.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, December 19

AP: Making Europe, pp 545-551

Reg: World History, pp 475-477

Both: AP Achiever, pp 170-171
Complete the French Revolution: The Constitutional Monarchy chart
Read “Admission of Jews to Rights of Citizenship,” by going to:
http://www.chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/browse/texts/#
The page is headed Browse Text. “Admission of Jews” is the first document listed

The French Revolution: The Constitutional Monarchy chart

United States Government

Homework due Friday, December 19

• Basic Principles, pp 351-354

United States History

Homework due Friday, December 19

AP: Making America, pp. 406-412

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 390-400

Both: Complete The Civil War Part II chart

AP: The Civil War Part II chart
Reg.: The Civil War Part II chart

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday, December 18

AP: Making Europe, pp 538-545

Reg: World History, pp 468-475 (up to “The National Assembly. . .”

Both: AP Achiever, pp 1660170 (up to November, 1789)
Complete the French Revolution: From Crisis to Constitution chart

The French Revolution: From Crisis to Constitution chart

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, December 18

• Basic Principles, pp 346-351
• Start the All the Presidents Men worksheet

All the Presidents Men worksheet

United States History

Homework due Thursday, December 18

AP: Making America, pp 398-406

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, study map p. 377, 378-389

Both: Complete The Civil War Part I chart

The Civil War Part I

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

European History

Homework due Wednesday, December 17

Study for test

United States Government

Homework due Wednesday, December 17

• Basic Principles, pp 340-346
• Continue background research on the Watergate scandal by reading “The
Watergate Scandal” at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate_scandal.
[This is an exception to my Wikipedia policy]

United States History

Homework due Wednesday, December 17

Study for test

Monday, December 15, 2008

European History

Homework due Tuesday, December 16

AP: Making Europe, pp 460-462, 472

Reg: World History, review pp 434-435, read p. 452

Both: AP Achiever, pp 158-160

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday, December 16

• Basic Principles, pp 333-340
• To prepare for viewing All the Presidents Men, familiarize yourself with the
story of the Watergate scandal and The Washington Post’s investigative coverage of the story,
by going to:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/watergate/index.html
Read “The Watergate Story”, Parts 1-4

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, December 16

AP: Making America, pp 391-396
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module9/intro_pop1.html
Slave Power Conspiracy
Conclusion
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module19/intro_pop1.html
The Election of 1860

Reg: HippoCampus: US History: US History I for AP
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown’s Raid
Election of 1860

Weekly Homework Assignments

Friday, December 12, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, December 15

AP: Making Europe, pp 525-534

Reg: World History, pp 501-504

Both: AP Achiever, pp 183-186
Complete the Industrial Revolution Begins chart - due Monday

Industrial Revolution Begins chart

United States Government

Homework due Monday, December 15

• Study for mid-quarter test - covering Basic Principles, Unit 3, pp 219-236 and Unit 4, pp 240-330

United States History

Homework due Monday, December 15

AP: Making America, pp. 385-391 (up to “The Nation Dissolved”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 369-373

Both: Start the Coming of the Civil War chart (due Tuesday)

Coming of the Civil War chart

Thursday, December 11, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, December 12

AP: Making Europe, pp 518-525

Reg: World History, pp 398-400

Both: AP Achiever, review pp 138-140
View Internet images of the slave trade at:

http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/search.html
Explore images in the following categories:
Slave Ships and the Atlantic Crossing
Slave Sales & Auctions: African Coast & the Americas

United States Government

Homework due Friday, December 12

• Basic Principles, pp 323-330
• Prepare your Cabinet report

United States History

Homework due Friday, December 12

AP: Making America, pp. 379-385 (up to “The Divided Nation”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 363-368

Both: Dred Scott v. Sandford assignment

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday, December 11

Both: Read the following Internet articles about the Agricultural Revolution in England

http://uk.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761579911/agricultural_revolution.html
(read entire article)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/agricultural_revolution_01.shtml
(read all 5 parts - listed in blue just to the left of the text.)

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, December 11

• Basic Principles, pp 311-317
• Prepare your Cabinet report

United States History

Homework due Thursday, December 11

AP: Making America, pp 367-379 (up to “Toward a House Divided”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 346-350, 355-361`

Both: Complete Two Views of Slavery assignment

European History

Homework due Wednesday, December 10

Both: Study for quiz

United States Government

Homework due Wednesday, December 10

• Basic Principles, pp 311-317
• Prepare your Cabinet report

United States History

Homework due Wednesday

AP: Gilder Lehrman reading. See handout

Reg: HippoCampus: US History I for AP: Territorial Expansion and Sectional Issues, 1820-1860
The Annexation of Texas
The Mexican-American War

Both: Complete the Texas Becomes a State timeline

Monday, December 8, 2008

European History

Homework due Tuesday, December 9

Both: Study for quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday, December 9

• Basic Principles, pp 303-311 (Introduction - #3)
• Prepare your Cabinet report

Weekly Homework Assignments
Cabinet Report instructions

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, December 9

AP: Making America, pp 352-362

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 351-354. 332-335

Both: Start The “Forgettable” Presidents chart - keep current with readings, due Friday
Start Manifest Destiny Grid Scramble - due Thursday

Weekly Homework Assignments
The "Forgettable" Presidents chart

Friday, December 5, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, December 8

AP: Making Europe, pp 506-518

Reg: World History, review “Women and the Enlightenment”, pp 498-500

Both: AP Achiever, pp 138-140, 156
Complete the Economic Recovery chart

Economic Recovery chart

United States Government

Homework due Monday, December 8

• Basic Principles, pp 291-300
• Bring in a news story relevant to the topics covered on pp 291-300
• Research the following questions and be ready to discuss in class:
What is the current policy of the United Nations toward Israel? What U.N. Resolutions
are in effect?

United States History

Homework due Monday, December 8

AP: Making America, pp. 342-352

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 318-325, 326-331, review 302-303

Both: Complete American Reform Movements chart - due Monday

American Reform Movements

Thursday, December 4, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, December 5

AP: Making Europe, pp 498-504

Reg: World History, review “Women and the Enlightenment”, pp 449-450

Both: AP Achiever, pp 153-154
Finish reading outline: “Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment” , pp 7-14 (up to III) and
taking notes on the outline from your textbook reading.

United States Government

Homework due Friday, December 5

• Basic Principles, pp 283-291 (up to #7)
• Research the following questions and be ready to discuss in class:
What is the current policy of the United Nations toward Israel? What U.N. Resolutions
are in effect?

United States History

Homework due Friday, December 5

AP: Making America, pp. 330-342 (up to “The Middle Class and Moral Reform”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 240-248, 310-316, 318-325, 326-331

Both: Complete American Romanticism chart - due Friday

American Romanticism chart

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday, December 4

AP: Making Europe, pp 494-498

Reg: World History, pp 451-452 (up to “Enlightened Despots”), 453-455

Both: AP Achiever, pp 149-153
Read outline: “Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment” , pp 7-14 (up to III) - take notes on
the outline from your textbook reading

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, December 4

• Basic Principles, pp 272-283 (up to #4)
• Bring in a news story relevant to the topics covered on pp 272-283

United States History

Homework due Thursday, December 4

AP: Making America, finish Ch. 11

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, finish pp 249-256, 258-263, 280-284

Both: Read “The Market Revolution: 1790-1860” outline (e-mailed to you), and make notes (from
your reading) in the margin as needed.

Monday, December 1, 2008

European History

Homework due Wednesday, December 3

AP: Making Europe, pp 487-494

Reg: World History, pp 447-450

Both: AP Achiever, pp 154-158
Complete The Enlightenment chart

The Enlightenment chart

United States Government

Homework due Wednesday, December 3

• Basic Principles, pp 254-269
• Prepare your HippoCampus presentation

HippoCampus Reports instructions

United States History

Homework due Wednesday, December 3

Study for quiz on the Jacksonian Era

BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK and THE MARKET REVOLUTION OUTLINE TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY. You risk a zero grade on the quiz if you do not bring the book and the outline.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

European History

Homework due Tuesday, December 2

AP: Making Europe, pp 484-487

Reg: World History, pp 446-447 (up to “Separation of Powers”

Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 126-128
Complete the Scientific Revolution II chart

Weekly Homework Assignments
Scientific Revolution II chart

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday, December 2

• Basic Principles, pp 245-254
Know the chart on p. 248
• HippoCampus: American Government - The Bureaucracy - The Origin of the Cabinet
Watch the lesson
Click on link to “The Cabinet of the President of the United States”
Know all 15 cabinet posts

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, December 2

AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 149-157

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, 297-303

Both: Watch HippoCampus, AP US History: ALL lessons under “Age of Jackson, 1828-1848”

Weekly Homework Assignments

Monday, November 24, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, December 1

AP: Making Europe, pp 476-484

Reg: World History, pp 356-359

Both: AP Achiever, pp 120-128
Complete the Scientific Revolution I chart

Scientific Revolution I chart

United States Government

Homework due Monday, December 1

• Go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/

• Click on What is the Electoral College. On the menu on the left, click on “What is the
Electoral College?” Read this page AND click on all the links and read those.

• From the “What is the Electoral College?” page, click on “Frequently Asked Questions”
in the menu on the left. Read the answers to all the questions

• Be prepared to answer the following questions

Why was the Electoral College established?

How did it ORIGINALLY function?

What major changes have been made; include the numbers of the Constitutional
Amendments?

How does the Electoral College function now? What is the step-by-step process by
which it elects the president?

What are the drawbacks of the Electoral College system?

What are the advantages of the Electoral College system?

What are the alternatives to the Electoral College system? What are the potential
advantages and drawbacks to each of these alternatives?

United States History

Homework due Monday, December 1

AP: Making America , pp 280-297
Complete the Key Decisions of the Marshall Court chart

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 297-303

Both: Complete the Jacksonian Era chart
Extra credit assignment: Jackson on the $20

Jacksonian Era chart
Jackson on the $20
Key Decisions of the Marshall Court

European History

Homework due Tuesday, November 25

Both: Read Absolutism in Eastern Europe outline
Review and update Three Eastern European Empires chart

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday November 25

• Basic Principles, pp 240-245 (Introduction and #1)
• Read handouts on the Electoral College

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, November 25

Both: Complete the Foundations of American Foreign Policy assignment

AP Foundations of American Foreign Policy Assignment
Reg. Foundations of American Foreign Policy Assignment
Weekly Homework Assignments

Friday, November 21, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, November 24

NOTE: THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE WEEKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Both: Study for quiz on Louis XIV and French absolutism

United States Government

Homework due Monday, November 24

• Study for quiz, Chs. 9 & 10
• Political cartoon assignment due Monday


QUIZ ALERT: Quiz on Chapters 9 & 10, pp 197-236. The quiz will consist of 20-25 questions (multiple choice, matching, fill-in.)

United States History

Homework due Monday, November 24

AP: Making America, pp 275-283

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 290-295

Both: Complete the chart
Watch the following Hippocampus lessons in AP U.S. History:
John Marshall
The Monroe Doctrine

Thursday, November 20, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, November 21

AP: Making Europe, pp 462-467

Reg: Review World History, pp 424-426

Both: AP Achiever, pp 106-108
Complete the Consolidation of English Constitutional Monarchy chart

Consolidation of the English Constitutional Monarchy chart

United States Government

Homework due Friday, November 21

• Basic Principles, pp 231-236 (#s 7&8)
• iCue: Congress - Congress At Work - Budget Bills & Earmarks -
“Earmarks: The Rhetoric & the Record”
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework due Friday, November 21

AP: Making America , pp 266-275

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 272-279; 285-289

Both: Begin Era of Good Feelings chart
Hippocampus: Era of Good Feelings

Era of Good Feelings Chart

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday, November 20

AP: Making Europe, pp 451-462

Reg: World History, pp 429-435 (up to the Partition of Poland)

Both: AP Achiever, pp 111-115
Complete the Three Eastern European Empires chart

Three Eastern European Empires chart
Extra Credit Assignment

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, November 20

• Basic Principles, pp 227-231 (#s 5&6)
• iCue: Congress - Powers of Congress - Taxing, Spending & Commerce Clause -
“Budget Deficit Hits All Time High”
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework due Thursday, November 20

AP: Making America , pp 255-265

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, p. 228 “Postwar Boom and Panic”, & 240-244

Both: Finish chart

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

European History

Homework due Wednesday, November 19

AP: Making Europe, pp 447-451

Reg: World History, p. 420

Both: AP Achiever, pp 109-110
Complete the Wars of Louis XIV chart

Wars of Louis XIV chart

United States Government

Homework due Wednesday, November 19

• Basic Principles, pp 225-227 (#s 3&4)
• iCue: Congress - Powers of Congress - Taxing, Spending, Commerce Clause -
“Who Pays the Price for the Federal Deficit?”
“Showdown on Capitol Hill. . . .”
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework due Wednesday, November 19

AP: Making America , pp 246-255

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 224-228

Both: War of 1812 Internet Assignment
Read “Star Spangled Banner”
Continue chart

War of 1812 Internet Assignment

Sunday, November 16, 2008

European History

Homework due Tuesday, November 18

AP: Making Europe, pp 443-447

Reg: World History, pp 416-419

Both: AP Achiever, pp 102-105
Complete The Age of Louis XIV chart

Weekly Homework Assignments
The Age of Louis XIV chart

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday, November 18

• Basic Principles, pp 219-225 (Introduction, #s 1&2)
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments
Another Wonderful Website

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, November 18

AP: Making America , pp 236-246

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 217-218

Both: Begin Jefferson & Madison: Internal Tensions and Foreign War chart

Weekly Homework Assignments
Jefferson & Madison: Internal Tensions and Foreign War chart

Friday, November 14, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, November 17

AP: Making Europe, pp 435-439

Both: Aish Part 49
“Shabbetai Zevi”
Complete the Poland and the Jews chart

Poland and the Jews chart

United States Government

Homework due Monday, November 17

• Basic Principles, pp 212-216
• Know the definitions of all “Terms You Should Know” on p. 216
• Oral quiz on Terms You Should Know
• Watch www.Hippocampus.org, American Government
Veto Power and Judicial Review. Also read link to Origin of Veto Powers
• NO POLITICAL CARTOON DUE

United States History

Homework due Monday, November 17

AP: Making America, pp 215-234 (pp 215-225 is review)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 215-218, 220-223

Both: Watch the following Hippocampus lessons in AP U.S. History:
The Louisiana Purchase
Lewis & Clark
Jefferson’s Embargo
Complete the Legacies of the Jefferson Administration chart

Legacies of the Jefferson Administration chart - AP
Legacies of the Jefferson Administration chart - Reg.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, November 14

Study for Midterm

United States Government

Homework due Friday, November 14

Study for Midterm

United States History

Homework due Friday, November 14

Study for Midterm

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

European History

Homework for Thursday, November 13

AP: Review Making Europe, pp 430-435

Reg: World History, pp 421-426

Both: AP Achiever, pp 106-108
“Wars of Religion” outline, VI, pp 6-8
Complete the English Civil War chart

English Civil War chart

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, November 13

• Basic Principles, pp 209-212 (up to #9)
• Watch www.Hippocampus.org, American Government
Route of a Bill Through Congress. Also read the two links to Historic Filibuster and
Process of MakingBills into Laws
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework due Thursday, November 13

AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 125-126, 129-130

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 209-215 (up to Jefferson’s Program in the
West)

Both: Watch the following Hippocampus lessons in AP U.S. History:
Election of 1800
Marbury v. Madison
Read :The Federalist Era” outline, pp 15-16

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

European History

Homework due Wednesday, November 12

AP: Review Making Europe, pp 427-430

Reg: Review World History, pp 427-429 (top)

Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 95-98
“Wars of Religion” outline, V, pp 4-6
Lectures Thirty-Three and Thirty-Four transcripts
“The Thirty Years War” handout

United States Government

Homework due Wednesday, November 12

• Basic Principles, pp 204-209 (up to #7)
• Watch www.Hippocampus.org, American Government
Power, Committees, and Debate. Also read the link to Civil Rights Legislation and
the Filibuster
• Read GOVERNMENT 101; How a Bill Becomes Law at
http://www.votesmart.org/resource_govt101_02.php?PHPSESSID=c6f255a61fb9c8dcf272b9707f318ef2
Or go to http://votesmart.org/index/htm. Find the box on the left side that says Search Vote Smart. Type in Government 101. From the list that appears, click on the second one: Government 101: How a Bill Becomes Law.
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework due Wednesday, November 12

AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 123 (middle) - 125

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 207-209 (up to Election of 1800)

Both: Watch the following Hippocampus lessons in AP U.S. History:
XYZ Affair
Alien & Sedition Acts
Read :The Federalist Era” outline, pp 9-12 (up to VI)

Monday, November 10, 2008

European History

Homework due Tuesday, November 11

AP: Review Making Europe, pp 425-427 (up to “Habsburg War Against Islam”)

Reg: Review World History, pp 416-417

Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 93-94
“Wars of Religion” outline, IV, pp 3-4
Lecture Thirty Transcript
Look at map at http://www.lepg.org/polimap.htm

Weekly Homework Assignments
APEH Midterm Study Guide
Regular EH Midterm Study Guide

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday, November 11

• Basic Principles, pp 197-203
• Watch www.hippocampus.org, American Government
Composition of the House
Committees and the Iron Triangle
Composition of the Senate
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments
Midterm Study Guide

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, November 11

AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 119-123 (stop after the bullet points)

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 165-169, 202-206

Both: Watch the following Hippocampus lessons in AP U.S. History, at: www.hippocampus.org
Hamiltonians v. Jeffersonians
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Washington’s Farewell Address
Read “The Federalist Era” outline, pp 1-8

Weekly Homework Assignments
AP Midterm Study Guide
Regular Midterm Study Guide

Friday, November 7, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, November 10

AP: Making Europe, pp 430-435

Reg: World History, pp 421-426

Both: AP Achiever, pp 93-94, 95-97
Aish Part 49
“Shabbetai Zevi”
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

United States Government

Homework due Monday, November 10

• Basic Principles, pp 185-193
• Know the definitions of all “Terms You Should Know” on p. 194
• Oral quiz on Terms You Should Know
• NO POLITICAL CARTOON DUE

United States History

Homework due Monday, November 10

AP: Making America, pp 215-225

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 209-216

Both: Prepare flashcards as instructed
Read “Party Time” handout

Thursday, November 6, 2008

European History

Homework for Friday, November 7

AP: Making Europe, pp 425-430

Reg: World History, pp 427-429 (top)

Both: AP Achiever, pp 93-94, 95-97
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

United States Government

Homework for Friday, November 7

• Basic Principles, pp 176-185 (up to #7)
• Read handout from the voter handbook
• Be prepared to discuss the Study Questions
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework for Friday, November 7

AP: Making America, pp 208-215

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 198-209 (up to The Election of 1800)

Both: Prepare flashcards as instructed
Be prepared to answer study questions orally in class - responses graded

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday November 6

AP: Making Europe, pp 418-425

Reg: World History, pp 413-415

Both: AP Achiever, pp 94-95: “The Wars of Spain”; pp 105-106, “A Commercial Republic:
the Dutch”
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, November 6

• Basic Principles, pp 161-168, 172-176 (up to #3)
• Be prepared to discuss the Study Questions (see next page)
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

United States History

Homework due Thursday, November 6

Both: Complete the Hamilton vs. Jefferson: Competing Visions chart
Prepare for the Federalist/Anti-Federalist debate

Hamilton v. Jefferson: Competing Visions chart

Monday, November 3, 2008

European History

Homework due Tuesday, November 4

Both: Re-read AP Achiever, pp 83-86

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework due Tuesday, Nov. 4

• Magruder’s handout, pp 223-231, 242-247
• Be prepared to discuss the Study Questions (see next page)
• Be prepared for a reading quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework due Tuesday, Nov. 4

AP: Fast Track to a 5, pp 109-112

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 150-157

Both: Watch the following Hippocampus lessons in AP U.S. History, at: www.hippocampus.org
Organizing the Convention
States’ Plans
Compromise Reigns

Weekly Homework Assignments

Friday, October 31, 2008

European History

Homework due Monday, November 3

AP: Re-read Making Europe, pp 365-379

Reg: Re-read World History, pp 362-368, 373-374, 386-393

Both: Practice your Explorers presentation, for delivery on Monday, Nov. 3
After close reading of your textbooks, add detail to your Not-Quite-New-Monarchies
chart and Explorers chart

NOTE: Your presentation CANNOT be longer than 2 minutes. You will be stopped at the two-minute mark, and you will lose points.

Quiz Alert: Quiz on the Age of Exploration on Wednesday, Nov. 5

United States Government

Homework for Monday, November 3

Read Magruder's handout, pp 196-203
Continue preparations for Electoral College debate

NOTE: NO political cartoon due on Monday
NO Campaign 2008 presentations

United States History

Homework due Monday, November 3

AP: Making America, pp 187-194 (up to “President George Washington”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 150-163

Both: Complete The Constitution chart
Continue preparing for the Federalist/Anti-Federalist debate (see handout)

The Constitution chart

Thursday, October 30, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, October 31

AP: Re-read Making Europe, pp 361-365

Reg: Read Making Europe handout, pp 361-365

Both: Read Teaching Company Lecture 20: Imperial Politics and International War

United States Government

Homework due Friday, October 31

• Basic Principles, pp 152-161
• Watch the video on the pitfalls of polling at
http://www.themonkeycage.org/2008/10/post_135.html
• Go to http://usgovteducatorsblog.blogspot.com/ and peruse one of the following posts:
Winning the Media Campaign
Candidate and Interest Groups Ads from April-October
The $150 million Man
Be prepared to share one or two “finds” or “aha’s” you gleaned from the website
• Continue preparations for Electoral College debate

United States History

Homework due Friday, October 31

AP: Making America, pp 176-187

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 142-149

Both: Read: “Constitutional Topic: Articles of Confederation”
Complete Articles of Confederation chart

Articles of Confederation chart

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday, October 30

Both: Study for Unit Test

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, October 30

• Basic Principles, pp 140-149
• Continue preparations for Electoral College debate

United States History

Homework due Thursday, October 30

Both: Study for Unit Test

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

European History

Homework for Wednesday, October 29

Both: Read Teaching Company Lecture 11: Inflation and the New Monarchy
Begin reviewing for Unit Test

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework for Wednesday, October 29

• Basic Principles, pp 131-140 (up to #5)
• Written assignment - see handout
• Continue preparations for Electoral College debate

Weekly Homework Assignments

Homework Research Assignment

Electoral College Debate Instructions

United States History

Homework for Wednesday, October 29

AP: Re-read Making America, pp 166-175

Reg: Re-read America: Pathways to the Present, pp 136-137, 140-141

Both: Review The Outcomes of the War chart

Weekly Homework Assignments

Thursday, October 16, 2008

European History

Homework due Thursday, October 23

NOTE: Charts with due dates of Oct. 23 are now due Monday, October 27

AP: Making Europe, pp 348-373
Please note that you are responsible for ALL pages listed, including “Introduction”,
“Choice”, “Voice”, and “Chronology”

Reg: World History, pp 362-368, 373-374, 386-393
Please note that you are responsible for ALL pages listed, including “Biography”, all maps
and illustrations, “Fact Finder”, “Primary Source”, and “Humanities Link”, and
“Geography and History”.

Both: AP Achiever, pp 67-69 (up to “Northern Renaissance and Christian Humanism”)
pp 83-86 (up to “The Meeting of Two Worlds: Effects”)

Complete the following charts:

The New Monarchies

The Not-Quite-New Monarchies

Global Expansion (note due date)

Prepare your explorer presentation (note due date)

Extra credit project (see handout)

Homework Assignment due October 23

United States Government

Homework due Thursday, October 23

• Read Basic Principles, Ch 5, pp 108-127

• Be prepared for a reading quiz

• Complete the attached assignment about how convention delegates are chosen

• Read the following handouts in preparation for forthcoming debate on the Electoral College (date TBA)

Tara Ross, “The Electoral College: Enlightened Democracy”

Glenn C. Altschuler, “Second-Guessing the Founders, Dissing the Electoral College”

• In preparation for the above debate, peruse the following website and the entries noted

http://www.opposingviews.com

On the home page, click on “End the Electoral College?” (in the middle column, third topic listed, with the heading “Politics”). This brings you to a page with the heading, “Better Election System: Popular Vote or Electoral College?”

Read the articles under Evergreen Freedom Foundation, Tara Ross, National Popular Vote, and Common Cause. Pay particular attention to any objections to articles from the opposing viewpoint.

If, for some Internet reason having to do with crossed signals in outer space, you cannot get to the “Better Election System. . .” page from the Opposing Views home page, you can go straight to it with this URL:

http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/better-election-system-popular-vote-or-electoral-college

Homework Assignment due October 23

Convention Delegates Report

United States History

Homework due Thursday, October 23

NOTE: Charts with due dates of Oct. 23 are now due Monday, Oct. 27

AP: Review Making America, pp 136-143, 148-158
Read Making America, pp 158-175
Please note that you are responsible for ALL pages listed, including “Introduction” and
“Individual Choices”
Read “Abigail and John Adams” handout, pp 172-178.
Answer Review Questions, p 178, #s 2, 3, and 4. Your answers MUST be typed, double
spaced, with pages stapled together if there is more than one page.

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 118-132
Read America: Pathways to the Present, pp 133-137
Please note that you are responsible for ALL material on the pages listed, including
“Focus on Daily Life”, “American Biography”, and “Focus on Technology”
Read “Letters Between Abigail and John Adams” handout, pp 1-2
On a separate sheet of paper, answer Questions # 1, 2, & 3. Your answers MUST be typed,
double spaced, with pages stapled together if there is more than one page.

Both: Based on the assigned pages from your textbook, complete the three following charts to
the best of your ability. (NOTE: you may not be able to complete some squares. We will
fill these in during class.)

From Lexington & Concord to the Declaration of Independence

The Revolutionary War

The Outcomes of the War

Homework Assignment due October 23

Monday, October 6, 2008

European History

Homework for Tuesday, October 7

Both: Read handout: “The German Peasants’ Revolt”, pp 314-316
Complete worksheet on the reading

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework for Tuesday, October 7

• Magruder’s handout, pp 97-109
• Reading quiz
• Continue Election 2008 project

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework for Tuesday, October 7

AP: Review Making America, pp 131-147

Reg: Review America: Pathways to the Present, pp 118-122
Read America: Pathways to the Present, pp 123-125

Both: Start The American Revolution chart
Read the Declaration of Independence handout
Review flashcards

Weekly Homework Assignments

Friday, October 3, 2008

European History

Homework for Monday, October 6

AP: Review Making Europe, pp 392-397

Reg: Review World History, pp 348 (bottom) - 352

Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 73-76
Review flashcards
Reformation chart should be completely filled in
READING QUIZ ON MONDAY, OCT. 6

United States Government

Homework for Monday, October 6

• Magruder’s handout, pp 88-96
• Reading quiz on Magruder’s reading
• Continue Election 2008 project
• Vice presidential debate report due

United States History

Homework for Monday, October 6

Both: Study for quiz. Review the following:

Making America, Ch. 5 (AP)
America: Pathways to the Present, pp 102-122 (Regular)
Flashcards
Road to Revolution chart
Declaration of Rights and Grievances
Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer
The Road to Revolution PowerPoint handout

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

European History

Homework due Friday, October 3

AP: Review Making Europe, pp 387-392

Reg: Review World History, pp 346-348

Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 71-73
Review flashcards
Luther column should be filled in completely on Reformation chart

READING QUIZ ON FRIDAY, OCT. 3

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework due Friday, October 3

• Magruder’s handout, pp 79-83
• Review Magruder’s handout, pp 64-77
• Reading quiz on Magruder’s pp 64-77
• Continue Election 2008 project

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework due Friday, Oct. 3

AP: Review Making America, pp 131-146

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, pp 113-116, 118-122

Both: Complete the Road to Revolution chart
Review flashcards and bring to class
Be prepared for flashcard/reading quiz
Be prepared for Mysteries of History presentation

Weekly Homework Assignments

Friday, September 26, 2008

European History

Homework for Thursday, October 2

AP: Making Europe, pp 392-403 (up to Reformation and Society)
Answer question in AP Achiever, pp 79-80

Reg: World History, pp 348-354

Both: AP Achiever, pp 73-78
Finish the Reformation chart
Complete the Catholic Counter-Reformation chart
Flashcards as instructed

READING QUIZ ON THURSDAY, OCT. 2

United States Government

Homework for Thursday, October 2

• Magruder’s handout, pp 64-77
• Watch a video of the presidential candidates’ debate and complete 2008 Election Viewer's
Guide
• Political cartoon due
• Continue Election 2008 project

QUIZ POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3

United States History

Homework for Thursday, October 2

AP: Making America, pp 136-146

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present , pp 115-122

Both: Fill in Road to Revolution chart as instructed
Prepare for Mysteries of History team presentations
Make flashcards and bring to class
Be prepared for reading quiz

Thursday, September 25, 2008

European History

Homework for Friday, September 26

AP: Making Europe, pp 387-392

Reg: World History, pp 346 (bottom)-348

Both: AP Achiever, pp 71-73
Start the Reformation chart
Flashcards as instructed

United States Government

Homework for Friday, September 26

• Basic Principles, pp 75-80
• Review Basic Principles pp 59-80 for oral quiz
• Continue Election 2008 project

ORAL QUIZ ALERT: Oral quiz tomorrow

United States History

Homework for Friday, September 26

AP: Making America, pp 127-136
Answer Qs 1-4 at end of "Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer." Answers MUST be typed
and double-spaced

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present, 112-115
Answer Q 1 at end of "Letters..." Answer MUST be typed and double-spaced

Both: Read "Letters to a Pennsylvania Farmer" and answer questions as instructed above
Make flashcards and bring to class
Be prepared for reading quiz

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

United States Government

Homework for Thursday, September 25

• Basic Principles, pp 71-75 (up to #9)
• Continue Election 2008 project

United States Government

Homework for Thursday, September 25

AP: Making Europe, pp 382-387

Reg: World History, p. 346

Both: AP Achiever, 69-71 (up to “Protestant Reform Movements”)
Flashcards as instructed (see terms next page)

United States History

Homework for Thursday, September 25

AP: Making America, pp 121-127
Answer questions 1-4 at the end of “Declaration of Rights….” Answers MUST be typed and
double spaced

Reg: America" Pathways to the Present, 110-112
Answer questions 1-3 at the end of “Declaration of Rights….” Answers MUST be typed and double spaced

Both: Read “Declaration of Rights & Grievances” and answer questions as instructed above
Make flashcards and bring to class
Be prepared for reading quiz

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

European History

Homework for Wednesday, September 24

AP: Review Making Europe, pp 338-342

Reg: Review World History, pp 336-337

Both: Review AP Achiever, pp 65-67
Review “The Renaissance” outline, pp 2-4 (C & D)
Review flashcards
READING QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24

United States Government

Homework for Wednesday, September 24

• Basic Principles, pp 65-71 (up to #7)
• Continue Election 2008 project

United States History

Homework for Wednesday, September 24

AP: Making America, review pp 105-113; read pp 116-121 (up to “Demanding More…”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, review pp 106-108; read 109-110 (up to “Britain’s Financial Problems”)

Make flashcards and bring to class

Be prepared for reading quiz

Monday, September 22, 2008

European History

Homework for Tuesday, September 23

Both: STUDY FOR UNIT TEST

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework for Tuesday, September 23

• Basic Principles, pp 33-35, 59-65 (up to #4)
• Continue Election 2008 project

Weekly homework assignments

United States History

Homework for Tuesday, September 23

Both: Study for quiz
AP: Making America, pp 86-105
Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, pp 74-93
Flashcards

Weekly homework assignments

Friday, September 19, 2008

European History

Homework for Monday, September 22

Both: Review Study Guide
Review all handouts
Review flashcards

United States Government

Homework for Monday, September 22

• Study for quiz
Review Basic Principles, pp 22-30
Review worksheet
Know all terms, pp 30-31
• Be prepared to discuss Basic Principles, p. 32, Question #3
• Political cartoon due
• Continue Election 2008 project

Thursday, September 18, 2008

United States History

Homework for Monday, September 22

AP: Making America, Ch. 4, 105-113

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 4, Secn 1, pp 102-108

Both: Make flashcards and bring to class

European History

Homework for Friday, September 19

AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, pp 338-342

Reg: World History, review pp 336-337

Both: AP Achiever, 65-67 (to end of chart)
“The Renaissance” outline, review pp 2-4 (C & D)
Flashcards as instructed

United States Government

Homework for Friday, September 19

• Prepare party platform presentation
• Continue Election 2008 project
• Review Basic Principles, pp 22-30
• BRING TEXTBOOK TO CLASS

United States History

Homework for Friday, September 19

AP: Making America, Ch. 4, 100-105 (up to “North America and the Struggle…”)

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 3, Secns 3 & 4, pp 83-93

Both: Make flashcards and bring to class

Sunday, September 14, 2008

European History

Homework for Tuesday, September 16

AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, review pp 327-331

Reg: World History, pp 339-341

Both: Review “The Renaissance” outline, pp 8-11
Review the most recent set of flashcards

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework for Tuesday, September 16

• Basic Principles, review pp 17-22
• Continue Election 2008 project

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States History

Homework for Tuesday, September 16

Both: Review colonies chart
Review Test Study Guide topics

Weekly Homework Assignments

AP Unit Test Study Guide

Regular USH Unit Test Study Guide

Friday, September 12, 2008

United States Government

Homeworkk for Monday, September 15

Political cartoon project due
Political party convention report due
Continue Election 2008 project

NOTE: NO QUIZ MONDAY

United States History

Homework for Monday, September 15

Both: Read “Gentlemen in the Wilderness”
Read “Captain John Smith”
Study the colony chart
Prepare your colonial brochure (due Monday)
No flashcards! ☺

Thursday, September 11, 2008

European History

Homework for Friday, September 12

AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 325-327 (up to “from Artisan to Artist”)
Read “A Brief Rehersall of the Chiefe Conditions and Qualities in a Courtier”

Reg: World History, 337-338, 340-341

Both: AP Achiever, 60-62, 63-64 (“Education and the Printing Press”)
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 4-7 (up to “Art”)
Read Vergarius handout and complete worksheet
Flashcards as instructed

United States Government

Homework for Friday, September 12

Party platform analysis (due Monday)
Review Basic Principles, Ch. 1, pp 15-22
Complete the worksheet
Continue Election 2008 project

Terms/Concepts to Know, pp 15-17

United States History

Homework for Friday, September 12

AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 74-85

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 2, 59-63

Both: Make flashcards and bring to class

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

European History

Homework for Thursday, September 11

AP: Making Europe, Ch. 12, 322-325 (up to “A New Climate…”)

Reg: World History, pp 334-337 (up to “What Was the Renaissance?”)

Both: AP Achiever, pp 59-60
“The Papal States” handout
“The Renaissance” outline, pp 1-4(top)
Flashcards as instructed (see terms next page)

United States Government

Homework for Thursday, September 11

• Basic Principles, Ch. 1, Secns 3 & 4, pp 17-22
• Begin party platform analysis (due Friday)
• Know term or concept definitions
• Continue Election 2008 project

United States History

Homework for Thursday, September 11

AP: Making America, Ch. 3, 66-74

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 2, 50-57

Both: Read “Mayflower Compact”
Read “A Model of Christian Charity”
Make flashcards and bring to class

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

European History

Homework for Wednesday, September 10

Study for quiz on Ch. 11

United States Government

Homework for Wednesday, September 10

• Basic Principles, Ch. 1, Secn 2, pp 15-17
• Know term or concept definitions (see handout)
• Continue Election 2008 project

Terms/Concepts to Know

United States History

Homework for Wednesday, September 10

AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 43-55

Reg: America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 2, 37 (from “Spanish Pattern of Conquest” - 41; 49-50 (up to “Plymouth Colony”); 59-60 (up to “The Other Middle Colonies”

Both: Finish the Colonizing America chart
Make flashcards as required and bring to class (see next page for topics)

Monday, September 8, 2008

European History

Homework for Tuesday, September 9

Making Europe handout, Ch. 11, pp 308-312
Know summer assignment flashcard terms

Weekly Homework Assignments

United States Government

Homework for Tuesday, September 9

Continue Election 2008 project
Study for essay test

Weekly Homework Assignments

Essay Test Study Guide

United States History

Homework for Tuesday, September 9

AP: Making America, Ch. 2, 43-55

Reg: America:Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 1, pp 37 (from "Spanish Pattern of Conquest")-41; 49-50 (up to "Plymouth Colony")
Ch. 2, 59-60 (up to "The Other Middle Colonies")

Both: Finish the Colonizing America chart
Make flashcards as required and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments

Friday, September 5, 2008

European History

Homework for Monday, September 8

Review Ch. 11 handout, pp 308-312
Study flashcard terms

NOTE:  Binder check and book cover check on Monday.  Be prepared or lose points.

QUIZ ALERT:  Quiz on Ch. 11 on Wednesday, September 10

United States Government

Homework for Monday, September 8

Read a transcript (and watch the video, if possible) of John McCain's speech at the Republican National Convention.  "Tag cloud" it and write list of issues and themes as instructed. 

Prepare your Election 2008 presentation as instructed.

Political cartoon project as instructed.

United States History

Homework for Monday, September 8

AP:  Making America, Ch. 2, pp 31-43

Reg: Rise of the American Nation, Ch 1, pp 14-18

Both:  Start the "Colonizing America" chart
            Study for quiz

NOTE:  QUIZ on Ch. 1 handout on Monday, September 8

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

United States Government

Homework for Friday, September 5

Listen to, read and "tag cloud" Sarah Palin's speech. List the key issues and themes.
Optional: read/listen to and "tag cloud" Rudy Giuliani's speech and list key issues and themes.
Prepare Election 2008 "persona" presentation

$ for book due Friday
Binder check Friday

United States History

Homework for Friday, September 5

Review Ch. 1 handout, pp 19-29
Read "The European Discovery of America", marked passages only
Start the Colonizing America chart

NOTE: Quiz on Ch. 1 on Monday, September 8

European History

Homework for Thursday, September 4

Review Ch. 11 handout, pp 292-299, 304-308
Read the following handouts:
   Aish Part 47, "The Black Death"
   Jewish History Sourcebook: The Black Death and the Jews, 1348-1349 CE
Study flashcard terms

Additional AP homework:  read "the Statute of Laborers"

United States Government

Homework for Thursday, September 4

Read a transcript of the speech of EITHER Michelle Obama or Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention.  "Tag cloud" it and write list of issues as instructed.
If possible, ALSO view the videos of the speeches (online at www.demconvention.com)
Bring in money to purchase textbook.  DEADLINE IS FRIDAY.
Prepare Government binder and have ready for Friday inspection.

United States History

Homework for Thursday, September 4

Review Ch. 1 handout, pp 17-19
Read "Columbus blamed for syphilis spread"
Study flashcard terms

Monday, September 1, 2008

European History

Homework for Wednesday, September 3

Read the following handouts:
“The History Guide: What is History?”
Peter Stearns, “Why Study History?”
“Why Study History” (from Hanover.edu)
“Section 2: Analysis of Primary Sources”
Be prepared to discuss:
What is history?
Why should we study it?
What are primary sources and how should they be assessed?

Weekly Homework Assignments, Sept. 2-5

United States Government

Homework for Wednesday, September 3

• Read a transcript of Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National
Convention. “Tag cloud” it and write list of issues as instructed.
• Bring in money to purchase textbook. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPT. 5.
• Prepare Government binder and have it ready for inspection on Friday.

Weekly homework assignments, Sept. 2-5

United States History

Homework for Wednesday, September 3

Review Ch. 1 handout pp 2-17
Complete Know Your Explorers chart
Study flashcard terms

Weekly Homework Assignments, Sept. 2-5

Monday, April 28, 2008

AP & Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, April 30

Making Europe, Ch. 29, pp 851-859
AP Achiever, pp 321-329
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, April 30

America: Pathways to the Present handout, Ch. 30, pp 996-1001, 1003-1012
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class
Study for reading quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, April 30

Making America handout, Ch. 29, pp 923-941 (up to "Nixon Confronts the World")
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class
Study for reading quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

AP and Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, April 8

Making Europe handout, ch. 27, pp 791-803
AP Achiever, 283-290
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

EH.Weekly Homework Assignments

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, April 8

America: Pathways to the Present, ch 26, pp 890-893
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Study for quiz on Tuesday: Early Cold War

USH Weekly Homework Assignments

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, April 8

Making America handout., ch 27, pp 871-881

For AP Elective: Review Making America, ch. 27, pp 859-871
Steven Mercado, "2008 AP US History Study Kit", pp 52, 54, 55-57

Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

QUIZ on Tuesday: Early Cold War

USH.Weekly Homework Assignments

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, April 2

Making Europe handout, ch. 26, pp 763-769
AP Achiever, 281-282
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP Elective: Review AP Achiever chs 8 & 9
Study "Social History Study Guide," first 3 columns

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, April 2

Making Europe handout, ch. 26, pp 763-769
AP Achiever, 281-282
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, April 2

America: Pathways to the Present handout, ch. 26, pp 868-874, 876-881 (up to Cold War at Home), 884-888
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, April 2

Making America handout, ch. 26, 827-842
Study for quiz on Chapter 25 and terms
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP and Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, April 1 (and this is no April Fools)

Making Europe, ch. 26, pp 757-763
AP Achiever, 263-265-275-277 (up to Nazi Germany)
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, April 1 (and this is no April Fools)

Rise of the American Nation, pp 644-654

Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, April 1 (and this is no April Fools)

Making America handout, ch. 25, pp 813-825
For AP Elective: Fast Track to a 5, chs 13 & 14
Steven Mercado, "2008 AP US History Study Kit," pp 42-44
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Monday, March 31, 2008

AP and Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, April 1

Making Europe handout, Ch. 26, pp 757-763
AP Achiever, 263-265, 275-277 (up to "Nazi Germany")
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, April 1

Rise of the American Nation, 644-654
Make flashcards and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, April 1

Making America handout, ch. 25, pp 813-825
For AP Elective: Fast Track to a 5, chs 13 & 14
Mercado, "2008 AP US History Study Kit," 42-44

Make flashcards and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, March 26

Making Europe handout 731-741
AP Achiever 259-263
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, March 26

Making Europe handout 731-741
AP Achiever 259-263
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, March 26

Rise of the American Nation, review pp 591-615
Complete the charts: Hoover's Handle on the Great Depression
New Deal in a Nutshell
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, March 26

Making America handout, 775-785
Complete the charts: Hoover's Handle on the Great Depression
New Deal in a Nutshell
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Reading Quizzes March 26, 27, & 28

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, March 19

Making Europe handout, 721-731
AP Achiever, review 253-257
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, March 19

Making Europe handout, 721-731
AP Achiever, review 253-257
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, March 26

Rise of the American Nation, review 591-615
Complete the two charts

Hoover's Handle on the Great Depression
New Deal in a Nutshell

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, March 26

Making America handout, 775-785
Complete the two charts

Hoover's Handle on the Great Depression
New Deal in a Nutshell

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Thursday, March 13

World History, 682-689
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Midterm Study Guide

AP European History

Homework for Thursday, March 13

Spielvogel handout, 770-783 (up to "Home Front. . .")
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Midterm Study Guide

Regular United States History

Homework for Thursday, March 13

Rise of the American Nation, Section 2, 550-559
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Midterm Study Guide

AP United States History

Homework for Thursday, March 13

Making America handout, 731-748
Make flashcards or learn terms as indicated
For AP Elective: Fast Track to a 5, chs 9 & 10, 183-194, 199-210. Be prepared for a quiz.

Weekly Homework Assignments
Midterm Study Guide

Monday, February 25, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 26

World History, 621-622
AP Achiever, 224 (section on Japan); 220 (bottom paragraph)

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

AP European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 26

Western Civilizations handout, 860-862 (up to "The Scramble. . .")
AP Achiever, 224 (section on Japan); 220 (bottom paragraph)

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 26

Rise of the American Nation, 522-524
Complete Wilson and the Mexican Revolution chart

Wilson and the Mexican Revolution chart
Weekly Homework Assignment
Extra Credit Assignment

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 26

Making America handout, 678-683
Learn Chronology, p. 681
For AP Elective on Tuesday: Fast Track to a 5, Chs. 5 & 6, 119-130, 135-143 (there will be a short quiz)
Complete Wilson and the Mexican Revolution chart

Wilson and the Mexican Revolution chart
Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Thursday, February 21

Study for Unit Test

AP European History

Homework for Thursday, February 21

Study for Unit Test

Regular United States History

Homework for Thursday, February 21

Study for Unit Test

AP United States History

Homework for Thursday, February 21

Study for Unit Test

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, February 20

World History, Ch. 25, Sec. 4, pp 631-634
AP Achiever, 222
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, February 20

World Civilizations handout, 849-855 (up to "Imperialism in China")
AP Achiever 222
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, February 20

Review Rise of the American Nation, 464-476
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Study for Unit Test

Weekly Homework Assignments

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, February 20

Review Making America handout 639-658
Make flashcards or learn terms as instructed and bring to class

Study for Unit Test

Weekly Homework Assignments

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 19

World History, 618-620
AP Achiever, "Imperialism" 219-220
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Unit Test Study Guide

AP European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 19

World Civilizations handout, Ch. 25, 841-849
AP Achiever, "Imperialism", 219-220
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

APEH Unit Test Study Guide

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 19

Rise of the American Nation, 465-474
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Unit Test Study Guide

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 19

Making America handout 654-664
Make flashcards and bring to class

APUSH Unit Test Study Guide

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, February 13

World History, 525-526, 570-573
AP Achiever, 211-212, 214-216
Flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, February 13

Western Civilizations handout, 821-827 (up to "Unification of Italy")
AP Achiever, 211-212, 214-216
Flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Monday, February 11, 2008

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 19

Rise of the American Nation, 477-480, 514-524
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 19

Making America, 654-664
Make flashcards, or learn terms, as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Friday, February 15

Rise of the American Nation, 465-474
Read handouts on Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Friday, February 15

Rise of the American Nation, 636-654
Read handouts on Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois

Regular United States History

Homework for Thursday, February 21

Study for quiz

AP United States History

Homework for Thursday February 14

Study for quiz

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, February 13

Rise of the American Nation, 498-511
Read handout on Hawaii
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, February 13

Making America handout, 623-635
Read handout on Hawaii
Make flashcards, or learn terms, as instructed and bring to class

Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 12

Study for quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments
Quiz Study Guide
Research Paper Instructions

AP European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 12

Study for quiz

Weekly Homework Assignments
Quiz Study Guide
Research Paper Instructions

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 12

Rise of the American Nation, 425-438, 374-376
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, Feb. 12

Making America handout, 615-623
Make flashcards and/or learn terms as instructed

Weekly Homework Assignments

Monday, February 4, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 5

World History, 527-533
AP Achiever, review 193, 197-198

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

AP European History

Homework for Tuesday, February 5

Western Civilizations handout, 784-796 (playing catch-up)
AP Achiever, review 193, 197-198

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 5

Rise of the American Nation, 403-405
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment
Research Paper Preliminary Instructions

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday, February 5

Review Making America handout, 576-586
Fast Track to a 5, chs 1 & 2, 65-71, 75-87, and bring Fast Track to AP class
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment
Research Paper Preliminary Instructions

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Friday, February 1

World History, 522-524 ("The French Revolution of 1848")
AP Achiever, 199
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class
Study for quiz

AP European History

Homework for Friday, February 1

Palmer #58, 483-490
AP Achiever, 199
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class
Study for quiz

AP European History

Homework for Friday, February 1

Palmer #58, 483-490
AP Achiever, 199
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class
Study for quiz

Regular United States History

Homework for Friday, February 1

Rise of the American Nation, 391-396
Prepare for debate/trial
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Friday, February 1

Making America handout, 567-576
Prepare for debate/trial
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Thursday, January 31

World History, 518-522 (up to French Revolution of 1848), 524-525 ("The Spread of Revolution")
AP Achiever, 197-198
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class

AP European History

Homework for Thursday, January 31

Palmer, 468-482
AP Achiever, 197-198
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Thursday, January 31

Rise of the American Nation, 452-455, 509
Continue preparing for debate/trial
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Thursday, January 31

Making America handout, 556-565
Continue preparing for debate/trial
Prepare flashcards as directed and bring to class

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, January 30

AP Achiever, 193-197
Prepare your "Ism Day" report as instructed
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, January 30

AP Achiever 193-197
Prepare your "Ism Day" report as instructed
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Wednesday, January 30

Rise of the American Nation, 386-390
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class
Continue preparations for debate/trial

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, January 30

Making America handout 544-556 (up to "Reforming the Spoils System")
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class
Continue preparations for debate/trial

Monday, January 28, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Tuesday, January 28

World History, review 505-509
Palmer, bottom 459-461
AP Achiever, 186 (bottom)-190, 192-193
Prepare flashcards as instructed
Begin presentation preparation for Wednesday

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment
"Ism" Day Instructions

AP European History

Homework for Tuesday, January 28

Palmer, 457-468
AP Achiever, 186 (bottom)-190, 192-193
Prepare flashcards as instructed
Begin presentation preparation for Wednesday

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignments
"Ism" Day Instructions

Regular United States History

Homework for Tuesday, January 28

Rise of the American Nation, 439-448
Prepare flashcards as instructed
Prepare for debate/trial on Friday

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

AP United States History

Homework for Tuesday January 28

Making America handout, 538-544 (up to "The New Urban America")
Prepare flashcards as instructed and bring to class
Prepare for debate/trial on Friday

Weekly homework assignments
Extra Credit Assignment

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Thursday, January 24, 2008

World History, pp 488-490 (up to "Downfall...")
AP Achiever, pp 176-178
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP European History

Homework for January 24, 2008

Palmer, pp 395-421 (up to #51)
AP Achiever, pp 176-178
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Regular United States History

Homework for Thursday, January 24, 2008

Rise of the American Nation, 418-419 (section on Andrew Carnegie), 440-441, 378-379
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

AP United States History

Homework for Thursday, January 24, 2008

Making America handout, pp 504-515 (up to "Grant's Troubled...)
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Wednesday, January 23, 2008

World History, pp 484-487
AP Achiever, pp 175-176
Flashcards as instructed; bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment, Week of Jan. 21
Expectations and Guidelines, Second Semester

AP European History

Homework for Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Palmer, pp 389-394
AP Achiever, pp 175-176
Flashcards as instructed; bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment, Week of Jan. 21
Expectations and Guidelines, Second Semester

Regular United States History

Homework for January 23, 2008

Rise of the American Nation, pp 406-410, 423-425
Make flashcards as instructed and bring to class

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment, Week of Jan. 21
Expectations and Guidelines, Second Semester

AP United States History

Homework for Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Making America handout, pp 488-504 (up to Andrew Carnegie)
Prepare flashcards or learn terms as instructed

Weekly Homework Assignments
Extra Credit Assignment, week of January 21
Expectation and Guidelines, Second Semester

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Monday, January 7, 2008

World History, 473-477
AP Achiever, 169-171 (up to "The Radicals")
Make flashcards and bring to class
National Assembly
Tennis Court Oath
Bastille
Great Fear
Women's March/October Days
assignats
Constitution of 1791

AP European History

Homework for Monday, January 7, 2008

Palmer, 361-370 (up to #43)
AP Achiever, 169-171 (up to "The Radicals")
Make flashcards and bring to class
National Assembly
Tennis Court Oath
Bastille
Great Fear
Women's March/October Days
assignats
Constitution of 1791

Regular United States History

Homework for Monday, January 7, 2008

Rise of the American Nation, 360-362 (up to #3)
Make flashcard and bring to class
Freedmen's Bureau

AP United States History

Homework for Monday, January 7, 2008

Making America handout, 463-466 (up to Land and Labor)
Make flashcards and bring to class
Freedmen's Bureau
Freedmen's Aid Societies

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Regular European History

Homework for Friday, January 4, 2008

World History, pp 471-472
Review AP Achiever, pp 166-169
Make flashcards and bring to class:
petty bourgeoisie
role of the American Revolution in France's economic crisis
percent of French budget paid in interest on debt
cahiers de doleance
Abbe Sieyes, What is the Third Estate?

AP European History

Homework for Friday, January 4, 2008

Palmer, pp 356-360
Review AP Achiever, pp 166-169
Make flashcards and bring to class:
petty bourgeoisie
role of the American Revolution in France's economic crisis
percent of French budget paid in interest on debt
cahiers de doleance
Abbe Sieyes, What is the Third Estate?

Regular United States History

Homework for Friday, January 4, 2008

Review Rise of the American Nation, pp 348-359
Review flashcards
Surrender at Appomatox
Lincoln's assassination
Radical Republicans
Thaddeus Stevens
Thirteenth Amendment
Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan
Johnson's Reconstruction Plan

AP United States History

Homework for Friday, January 4, 2008

Review Making America handout, pp 454-463
Review flashcards
Surrender at Appomatox
Lincoln's assassination
Radical Republicans
Thaddeus Stevens
Thirteenth Amendment
Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan
Johnson's Reconstruction Plan

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

AP and Regular European History

Homework for Thursday, January 3, 2008

Review Palmer, 320-325
Complete the Catherine the Great handout
Review flashcards (see Weekly Homework Assignments handout)

Weekly Homework Assignments, Jan. 2-4, 2008

AP European History Final: Study Guide
Regular European History Final: Study Guide

Regular United States History

Homework for Thursday, January 3, 2008

Review Rise of the American Nation, Ch. 19
Review flashcards (see Weekly Homework Assignments handout)

Weekly Homework Assignments, Jan. 2-4, 2008
U.S. History Final: Study Guide Update

AP United States History

Homework for Thursday, January 3, 2008

Review Making America handout, Ch. 15
Read The Emancipation Proclamation handout
Review flashcards (see Weekly Homework Assignments handout)

Weekly Homework Assignments, Jan. 2-4, 2008
AP U.S. History Final: Study Guide Update