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Topic 2.7 Colonial Society and Culture
Topic 2.7 Colonial Society and Culture
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how and why the movement of a variety of people and ideas across the Atlantic contributed to the development of American culture over time.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how and why the movement of a variety of people and ideas across the Atlantic contributed to the development of American culture over time.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how and why the different goals and interests of European leaders and colonists affected how they viewed themselves and their relationship with Britain.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how and why the different goals and interests of European leaders and colonists affected how they viewed themselves and their relationship with Britain.
Thematic Focus: American and Regional Culture
Thematic Focus: American and Regional Culture
Creative expression, demographic change, philosophy, religious beliefs, scientific ideas, social mores, and technology shape national, regional, and group cultures in America, and these varying cultures often play a role in shaping government policy and developing economic systems.
Thematic Focus: American and National Identity
Thematic Focus: American and National Identity
The development of an debates about democracy, freedom, citizenship, diversity, and individualism shape American national identity, cultural values, and beliefs about American exceptionalism, and i turn, these ideas shape political institutions and society. Throughout American history, notions of national identity and culture have coexisted with varying degrees of regional and group identities.
Key Concepts
Key Concepts
KC 2.2.1.a The presence of different European religious and ethnic groups contributed to a significant degree of pluralism and intellectual exchange, which were later enhanced by the first Great Awakening and the spread of European Enlightenment ideas.
KC 2.2.1.b The British colonies experienced a gradual Anglicization over time, developing autonomous political communities based on English models with influence from intercolonial commercial ties, the emergence of a trans-Atlantic print culture, and the spread of Protestant evangelicalism.
KC 2.1.3.d The goals and interests of European leaders and colonists at times diverged, leading to a growing mistrust on both sides of the Atlantic. Colonists. Especially in British North America, expressed dissatisfaction over issues including territorial settlements, frontier defense, self-rule, and trade.
KC 2.2.1.d Colonists’ resistance to imperial control drew on local experiences of self-government, evolving ideas of liberty, the political thought of the Enlightenment, greater religious independence and diversity, and an ideology critical of perceived corruption in the imperial system.
Learning Activities
Learning Activities
Readings
Readings
This section lists all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module.
As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.
As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.
Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the readings (and the presentation) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic.
REQUIRED: Textbook: AMSCO, 4th edition.
Topic: Topic 2.7
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. page 27-31, 45-55
Topic_02.07.pdfAMSCO Ch 2.pdfAMSCO Ch 3.pdf
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapters 2-3
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
PPT_brinkley15_ch02.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch03.ppt
SUPPLEMENTAL: Michel-Guillaume de Crèvecoeur, "What is an American?"
RDG_What is an American.pdfOPTIONAL: SUPPLEMENTAL: Opposing Viewpoints: Colonial Era: Religious Disputes in the New World
Religious Toleration: 5A-5B, pages 24-26. Read and add perspectives to your Topic Reflection
Salem Witch Trials: 6A-6B, pages 26-31. Read and add perspectives to your Topic Reflection
Great Awakening: 7A-7B, pages 31-36. Read and add perspectives to your Topic Reflection
These readings may be used as optional readings to examine opposing viewpoints on the topic; to complete a Sum HIPPOS activity, or to conduct a live or virtual Academic Conversations.
For Academic Conversations, students are divided into two (2) teams: Viewpoint A & Viewpoint B. Each team reads their viewpoint and conducts research (compiles evidence) to defend the position. Teams come back together and conduct the conversation either in a live setting or virtually setting (Zoom breakout room or shared Google Doc)
Viewpoints_P01-02_ColonialEra.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Women in the Household Economy 1709
RDG_Women in the Household Economy.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: The Independent Reflector on Limited Monarchy and Liberty 1752
RDG_The Independent Reflector on Limited Monarchy & Liberty.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: The Trial of John Peter Zenger 1735
RDG_The Trial of John Peter Zenger.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: The Great Awakening Comes to Connecticut 1740
RDG_The Great Awakening comes to Connecticut.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Witchcraft
RDG_Witchcraft.pdf
Presentations
Presentations
Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic to help you decide how you want to gather your information.
OPTIONAL: View one of the following presentations.
OPTIONAL: View one of the following presentations.
P02_Topic_2.7.pdfPPT: Topic Review
Tom Richey
Tom Richey
Heimler History
Fiveable
Jocz Productions
Jocz Productions
Jocz Productions
Khan Academy
Heimler History
Tom Richey
Adam Norris
Adam Norris
Professor Jeffrey Morrison
Total Living Network
Academic Conversation
Academic Conversation
In a group of 2-4 colleagues, participate in an academic conversation focusing on the following topic/s:
Topic Essential Question
REMINDER: Focus on LEARNING by engaging with the material & others....Work smarter, not harder.
REMINDER: Focus on LEARNING by engaging with the material & others....Work smarter, not harder.
Extended Research
Extended Research
The following activities are considered works in progress. Although progress checks will be completed and feedback provided, you will only officially submit them a few times during the term. This will provide you flexibility in completing them with accuracy, depth, and purpose. Completion of these activities promote long-term preparation for the course and AP exams.
Extended Research files will be provided through our Google Classroom.
REQUIRED: Key Concepts
REQUIRED: Key Concepts
Conduct extended research and complete the following key concepts:
2.2.1.a
2.2.1.b
2.1.3.d
2.2.1.d
REQUIRED: SAQ
REQUIRED: SAQ
Conduct extended research and then complete the following SAQ prompts:
SAQ Topic 8
SAQ Topic 9
Save your work.
Save your work.
Submit both assignments at the conclusion of the module.
Review: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
Review: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
Log into AP Classroom, your My AP account, to access the assignment. These questions are designed to provide you immediate feedback. Use the feedback to determine if you are ready to proceed to the next topic, if you should review this topic, or revisit this topic at a later date.
REQUIRED: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
REQUIRED: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
Go to your My AP account and complete the following assignment.
Topic 2.7
Topic Reflection: Answer the Essential Questions
Topic Reflection: Answer the Essential Questions
Gather and report information (specific, relevant vocabulary, names, dates, and details) that would be used to write a formal response that answers the essential question for this topic. Refer to Topic 1.1 for full assignment details.
**NEW COMPONENT** Develop a thesis statement.
**NEW COMPONENT** Develop a thesis statement.
Include in your topic assignment a thesis statement that adheres to the process (X. However, A and B. Therefore, Y.).
Make sure you answer BOTH Essential Questions as SEPARATE Topic Reflections
Make sure you answer BOTH Essential Questions as SEPARATE Topic Reflections
REQUIRED: Select one of the following formats to present research that answers the topic essential question that includes a properly written thesis statement.
REQUIRED: Select one of the following formats to present research that answers the topic essential question that includes a properly written thesis statement.
Refer to Topic 1.1 or Thesis Statement (X. However, A and B. Therefore, Y.) for more details. From this point forward, you need to include a thesis statement as part of your topic assignment.
Create a mind map. Write the thesis statement on the top or bottom of the page or as the central idea.
Create an infographic. Write the thesis statement on the top of the page.
Create a formal outline. Write the thesis statement on the top of the page or as the header to this section if compiling all notes for this module together.
Create a graphic organizer. Write the thesis statement on the top of the page.
Record a short video clip reponse (no more than 2-minutes). Provide the thesis statement at the beginning of the clip.
Save your work.
Save your work.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 2 Module.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 2 Module.
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