Welcome! And some introductions... Ms. Wood and Mr. Beaudoin
Ten Americans
-If you could explain the history of the United States through TEN Americans, who would they be?
Overview of Course - The APUSH Syllabus
- Systems and Website
- Success in AP: passion, work ethic, brilliance, and a GROWTH MINDSET
- Hand back summer work
Lies My Teacher Told Me
DO: Author, Reason, and Main Idea
- According to Loewen, what IS history? Are there any problems with his argument?
- Caputo says in his preface, "This book does not pretend to be history..." Would Loewen agree with Caputo's statement? What is, would Loewen consider "A Rumor of War" to be history?
Assign text- Out of Many and Exit Card:
Side 1) Your name, why you are taking this course, and what we need to know about you in order to help you succeed.
Side 2) Your book number.
Homework:
1) Begin reading Chapter 2- pgs 30-38 for next class!
2) Review your summer reading; bring one, level two or level three question based on the text