A.P. U.S. History, Mr. G.Period 3: 1754-1800 (8 Days)The American Revolution and the Early Republic

Readings- Text, Devine, America Past and Present, Chapter 5

Student Responsibility for this chapter/unit:

A. You must thoroughly read Chapter 5, and take notes or outline!B. Review the PowerPoints on my web site. C. Be able to identify the key people and terms. D. Study all graphics, including maps, pictures, etc. E. Be generally familiar with chronology. F. Read all chapter assignments and complete Cornell Notes and participate in the

class discussion.

Day 1: Thursday, September 18th

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• Turn in Chapter 5 Cornell Notes• Finish outline• Chapter 4 Quiz

• CCOT Skill-Building: Scooby Doo yesterday and today

• Powerpoint and related videos: Road to Revolution

Classwork Assignment:

• Class participation time

Homework:

1. French and Indian War essay due Monday:The French and Indian War (1754-1763) altered the relationship between Britain and its North American colonies. Analyze this change over time in the period between 1763 and 1775 with regard to TWO of the following:

Land acquisition

Politics

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Economics

2. Road to Revolution quiz (early chapter 5) on Monday

WEEK 7

Day 2: Monday, September 22nd

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• Road to Revolution Powerpoint/related videos

• APPARTS: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

• Road to Revolution quiz (early chapter 5)

Classwork Assignment:

• Class participation time

Homework:

• Complete French and Indian War DBQ Outline due next Monday, Sept. 29th

• Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday, October 6th

High School Retreat- Wed, September 24th-Friday, September 26th

Week 8

Day 3: Monday, September 29th

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• Turn in French and Indian War DBQ outline and analyze/discuss your thesis and evidence

• Powerpoint: The American Revolution and related videos

Classwork Assignment:

• Video questions

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Homework:

• Quiz Thursday-The American Revolution• Read the following primary source-take notes on this article and be prepared for this

discussion on Wednesday• Writings on African American Participation in the American Revolution (1775-81),

http://www.wwnorton.com/college/history/america8/full/ch/06/documents.aspx?selTab=4#titles

• Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday, October 6th

Day 4: Wednesday, October 1st

Agenda/Lesson Plan

• Powerpoint: The American Revolution and related videos• African Americans and Women during the Revolution• Introduce how to do Oral Reports

• Prepare for Oral Reports

Classwork Assignment:

Homework:

• Quiz Thursday-Revolution

• Oral Reports due tomorrow• Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday

Day 5: Thursday, October 2nd

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• Quiz: The Revolution

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• Oral Reports

Classwork Assignment:

Homework:

Read Chapter 6 and complete Cornell Notes due Monday

Week 8

Day 6: Monday, October 6th

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• Turn in chapter 6 cornell notes• Introduce Short Answer Question skill-building• The Early Republic Powerpoint and related videos

Classwork Assignment:

Homework:

1. Read Chapter 7 and complete Cornell notes due next Wednesday, Oct. 15th

Day 7: Thursday, October 9th

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• The Early Republic Powerpoint and related videos

• Hamilton v Jefferson (Federalists v Anti-Federalist activity)

• Review Period 1-3

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Classwork Assignment:

Homework: Prepare for Periods 1-3 Test

Study:

1. Class notes and powerpoints

2. Watch John Green videos (episodes 1-9)

3. Study guide

4. Cornell Notes

Read Chapter 7 and complete Cornell notes due next Wednesday, Oct. 15th

Day 8: Monday, October 13th

Agenda/Lesson Plan:

• Test on Unit 3- multiple choice, short answer and Long Essay- choose 1:1. “The United States Constitution of 1787 represented an economic and ideological victory for the traditional American political elite.” Support, modify or refute that statement for the period 1781 to 1789.2. Analyze the political, diplomatic, and military reasons for the US victory in the Revolutionary War. Confine your answer to the period 1775-1783.3. Evaluate the relative importance of three of the following four factors causing Americans to rebel in 1776:

a. Parliamentary taxationb. British Military measuresc. Restriction of civil libertiesd. The legacy of colonial religious and political ideas

Classwork Assignment:

Homework: Read Chapter 8 and complete Cornell notes due Wednesday

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