Advanced Placement US History Summer Work 2013
Advanced Placement U.S. History Summer Work 2013 Dear Student, My name is Mrs. Zbranek and I will be your AP U.S. History teacher for the 2013-14 school year. I am looking forward to having you in class and helping you along your educational path. The following work will need to be completed BEFORE the start of the 2013-2014 school year. You will receive a daily grades for the completed summer work; then, you will be tested over this material and your test grade will count as a major grade. The assignment must be turned in on the first day of the school! Here is your summer assignment:
1) Read Chapters 1 and 2 from the American Pageant Textbook. Complete the Chapter Outline that is attached (One Daily Grade) 2) Complete the Practice AP Test multiple choice questions included in the packet (One Daily Grade)
3) Write a 2-page typed essay in response to one question from Chapter 1 and one question from Chapter 2 --- total of 2 essays. (Each essay is one daily grade) If you need the textbook please e-mail me at the address below or come by my room A108 or Mrs. Cordova’s room A104 before the end of the school year. During the summer I check my e-mail at least once a week and will respond to you as quickly s possible. If you have any question during the summer, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I will try to answer any questions in a timely manner. Have a great summer and enjoy deepening your understanding of U.S. History!!!
Chapter Outline Chapter 1 1. Contributions of the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs
2. The mound builders
3. Overview of Native Americans in pre-Columbian North America
4. Early attempts in exploration
5. Impact of Columbus’ discovery
6. Spain as a dominant exploring and colonizing force
7. Cortez and Mexico
8. Impact of Spanish possessions in North America
Chapter 2 1. Futile and feeble early attempts at colonization by English during a period of Spanish Supremacy.
2. 1588-defeat of Spanish Armada and the resulting significance on colonization
3. Factors shaping the eventual migration of Englishmen to North America in the 1600s
4. The establishment of Jamestown (why and How) note: joint stock company
5. The impact of tobacco on early Virginia
6. The establishment of Maryland (Why and how)
7. The establishment of the Carolina Colony (why and how)
8. The establishment of Georgia (why and how)
9. The overall nature of plantation colonies.
Essay Questions Chapter 1 Essay Question What fundamental factors drew the Europeans to the exploration, conquest, and settlement of the New World?
Chapter 2 Essay Question What efforts were made to strengthen English Control over the colonies in the 17th century, and why did they generally fail?
33. Many Mexicans migrated to the United States during the First World War because A. revolution in Mexico had caused social upheaval and dislocation B. immigration quotas for Europeans went unfilled as a result of the war C. the war in Europe had disrupted the Mexican economy d. American Progressives generally held liberal views on the issue of racial assimilation E. the United States government offered Mexicans land in exchange for military service 34. Which of the following has been viewed by some historians as an indication of strong anti-Catholic sentiment in the presidential election on 1928? A. The increased political activity of the Ku Klux Klan B. The failure of the farm bloc to go to the polls C. Alfred E. Smith’s choice of Arkansas Senator Joseph T. Robinson as his running mate D. Alfred E. Smith’s failure to carry a solidly democratic South E. Herbert Hoover’s use of “rugged individualism” as his campaign slogan 35. During his presidency, Harry S Truman did all of the following exceptA. Abolish the Tennessee Valley Authority B. establish a new loyalty program for federal employees C. extend Social Security benefits D. order the desegregation of the armed forces E. veto the Taft-Harvey Pact 36. Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance? A. the rehabilitation of a decaying urban area B. an outpouring of Black artistic and literary creativity C. the beginning of the NAACP D. the most famous art show of the 20th century E. the establishment of the back-to –Africa movement
37. Conscription policies in the First and Second World Wars differed significantly in that in the Second World WarA. African Americans were drafted into integrated units B. conscientious objectors were not officially recognized C. the draft began before the United States entered the conflict D. the draft was administered at the regional and federal levels by the armed forces E. exemptions were offered for a range of war-related occupations 38. All of the following concerns were addressed during the “Hundred Days” of New Deal except A. banking regulation B. unemployment relief C. agricultural adjustment D. homeowner mortgage support E. court restructuring 39. Jimmy carter and Ronald Regan were similar as presidential candidates in that both A. articulated the public’s desire for less involvement in foreign affairs B. capitalized on their status as Washington outsiders C. promised Congress increased control over domestic matters D. renounced private fund-raising in support of their campaigns E. had built national reputations as legislatures 40. Richard Nixon’s 1968 political comeback to win the presidency can be partly attributed to A. dissension within the Democratic Party of Vietnam B. the defection of Black voters to the Republican Party C. Nixon’s cordial relations with the news media D. Nixon’s great popularity as Eisenhower’s vice president E. Nixon’s promise to immediately withdraw American forces from Vietnam
1) Read Chapters 1 and 2 from the American Pageant Textbook. Complete the Chapter Outline that is attached (One Daily Grade) 2) Complete the Practice AP Test multiple choice questions included in the packet (One Daily Grade)
3) Write a 2-page typed essay in response to one question from Chapter 1 and one question from Chapter 2 --- total of 2 essays. (Each essay is one daily grade) If you need the textbook please e-mail me at the address below or come by my room A108 or Mrs. Cordova’s room A104 before the end of the school year. During the summer I check my e-mail at least once a week and will respond to you as quickly s possible. If you have any question during the summer, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I will try to answer any questions in a timely manner. Have a great summer and enjoy deepening your understanding of U.S. History!!!
Chapter Outline Chapter 1 1. Contributions of the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs
2. The mound builders
3. Overview of Native Americans in pre-Columbian North America
4. Early attempts in exploration
5. Impact of Columbus’ discovery
6. Spain as a dominant exploring and colonizing force
7. Cortez and Mexico
8. Impact of Spanish possessions in North America
Chapter 2 1. Futile and feeble early attempts at colonization by English during a period of Spanish Supremacy.
2. 1588-defeat of Spanish Armada and the resulting significance on colonization
3. Factors shaping the eventual migration of Englishmen to North America in the 1600s
4. The establishment of Jamestown (why and How) note: joint stock company
5. The impact of tobacco on early Virginia
6. The establishment of Maryland (Why and how)
7. The establishment of the Carolina Colony (why and how)
8. The establishment of Georgia (why and how)
9. The overall nature of plantation colonies.
Essay Questions Chapter 1 Essay Question What fundamental factors drew the Europeans to the exploration, conquest, and settlement of the New World?
Chapter 2 Essay Question What efforts were made to strengthen English Control over the colonies in the 17th century, and why did they generally fail?
33. Many Mexicans migrated to the United States during the First World War because A. revolution in Mexico had caused social upheaval and dislocation B. immigration quotas for Europeans went unfilled as a result of the war C. the war in Europe had disrupted the Mexican economy d. American Progressives generally held liberal views on the issue of racial assimilation E. the United States government offered Mexicans land in exchange for military service 34. Which of the following has been viewed by some historians as an indication of strong anti-Catholic sentiment in the presidential election on 1928? A. The increased political activity of the Ku Klux Klan B. The failure of the farm bloc to go to the polls C. Alfred E. Smith’s choice of Arkansas Senator Joseph T. Robinson as his running mate D. Alfred E. Smith’s failure to carry a solidly democratic South E. Herbert Hoover’s use of “rugged individualism” as his campaign slogan 35. During his presidency, Harry S Truman did all of the following exceptA. Abolish the Tennessee Valley Authority B. establish a new loyalty program for federal employees C. extend Social Security benefits D. order the desegregation of the armed forces E. veto the Taft-Harvey Pact 36. Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance? A. the rehabilitation of a decaying urban area B. an outpouring of Black artistic and literary creativity C. the beginning of the NAACP D. the most famous art show of the 20th century E. the establishment of the back-to –Africa movement
37. Conscription policies in the First and Second World Wars differed significantly in that in the Second World WarA. African Americans were drafted into integrated units B. conscientious objectors were not officially recognized C. the draft began before the United States entered the conflict D. the draft was administered at the regional and federal levels by the armed forces E. exemptions were offered for a range of war-related occupations 38. All of the following concerns were addressed during the “Hundred Days” of New Deal except A. banking regulation B. unemployment relief C. agricultural adjustment D. homeowner mortgage support E. court restructuring 39. Jimmy carter and Ronald Regan were similar as presidential candidates in that both A. articulated the public’s desire for less involvement in foreign affairs B. capitalized on their status as Washington outsiders C. promised Congress increased control over domestic matters D. renounced private fund-raising in support of their campaigns E. had built national reputations as legislatures 40. Richard Nixon’s 1968 political comeback to win the presidency can be partly attributed to A. dissension within the Democratic Party of Vietnam B. the defection of Black voters to the Republican Party C. Nixon’s cordial relations with the news media D. Nixon’s great popularity as Eisenhower’s vice president E. Nixon’s promise to immediately withdraw American forces from Vietnam
