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Topic 3.4 Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
Topic 3.4 Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how and why colonial attitudes about government and the individual changed in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how and why colonial attitudes about government and the individual changed in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
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 3.2.1.a Enlightenment ideas and philosophy inspired many American political thinkers to emphasize individual talent over hereditary privilege, while religion strengthened Americans’ view of themselves as a people blessed with liberty.
KC 3.2.1.b The colonists’ belief in the superiority of republican forms of government based on the natural rights of the people found expression in Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. The ideas in these documents resonated throughout American history, shaping Americans’ understanding of the ideals on which the nation was based.
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.
REQUIRED: Textbook: AMSCO, 4th edition.
Topic: Topic 3.4
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. page 69-77
Topic_03.04.pdfAMSCO Ch 4.pdfAMSCO Ch 5.pdfAMSCO Ch 6.pdf
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapter 4, pages
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
PPT_brinkley15_ch04.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch05.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch06.ppt
SUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Breen "Road to Revolution"
RDG_Road to Revolution.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.
Dr. Gordon Woods
Tom Driscoll
Hip Hughes
Skills Development
Skills Development
The following section material focuses on developing historical thinking and writing skills. You may be asked to simply review the information; you may be asked to review the information and complete a Google Form to submit completion of the task and to submit questions or concerns regarding the process or the strategy; or you may be asked to practice the skill by submitting an assignment to Google Classroom.
Prompt Analysis: Review the page on completing a Prompt Analysis in preparation for writing a DBQ or LEQ response.
Apply the Skill: Complete the Prompt Analysis for each assigned DBQ or LEQ.
Apply the Skill: Complete the Prompt Analysis for each assigned DBQ or LEQ.
SumHIPPOS: Documents
SumHIPPOS: Documents
Continue collaborating on the Period 3 SumHIPPOS Document Set.
Document/s aligned to this topic:
Document/s 4-6
Save your work.
Save your work.
SumHIPPOS: Abstracts
SumHIPPOS: Abstracts
SumHIPPOS is an assignment that has you practice using evidence from within a source and then providing extended analysis beyond the document. Please refer to the Abstracts page for more details.
REQUIRED: Read one of the following supplemental articles then complete the SumHIPPOS assignment.
REQUIRED: Read one of the following supplemental articles then complete the SumHIPPOS assignment.
For this SumHIPPOS assignment, you are focusing on all components - summarizing the document, identifying potential outside evidence to expand the discussion, explaining the significance of the document to the essential question, AND providing for at least ONE extended analysis (HIPP) .
The following selection of articles are aligned to Topics 3.1-3.6.
This set of articles will be completed and posted by: Class Periods 4 & 6.
This next set of articles listed on Topic 3.11 will be completed and posted by: Class Periods 1 & 5.
You are encouraged to type your response in a separate document and then copy/paste your response into the appropriate Google Classroom assignment. This will ensure you have a backup copy of your work for other uses such as including it in your Topic Reflections or future written responses and can check your work before posting to confirm you wrote a college-level response with proper writing conventions.
SUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Virginia Resolves on the Stamp Act 1765
RDG_Virginia Resolutions on the Stamp Act.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: New York Workingmen Demand a Voice in the Revolutionary struggle 1770
RDG_New York Workingmen Demand a Voice in the Revolutionary Struggle.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Association of the New York Sons of Liberty 1773
RDG_Association of the New York Sons of Liberty.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Farmington, Connecticut, Resolutions on the Intolerable Act 1774
RDG_Farmington-Connecticut-Resolutions on the Intolerable Acts.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Thomas Paine, Common Sense 1776
RDG_Thomas Paine Common Sense.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Jonathan Boucher's Argument against Independence 1775
RDG_Jonathan Boucher Argument against Independence.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Jefferson's Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom 1779
RDG_Jefferson Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: The Right of "Free Suffrage" 1776
RDG_Right of Free Suffrage.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Noah Webster on Equality 1787
RDG_Noah Webster on Equality.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Liberating Indentured SErvants 1784
RDG_Liberting Indentured Servants.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Petition of Slaves to the Massachusetts Legislature 1777
RDG_Petition of Slaves to the Massachusetts Legislature.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Benjamin Rush, Thoughts upon Female Education 1787
RDG_Benjamin Rush Thoughts upon Female Education.pdf
Submit SumHIPPOS response to Google Classroom.
Submit SumHIPPOS response to Google Classroom.
Make sure your well-written, college-level response follows the assignment protocols. Refer to the Abstracts page for more details.
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 at the conclusion of the module or specifically identified dates.. 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 as an assignment.
REQUIRED: Key Concepts
REQUIRED: Key Concepts
Conduct extended research and complete the following key concepts:
3.2.1.a
3.2.1.b
Save your work.
Save your work.
Submit the assignment 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 3.4
Topic Assignment: Answer the Essential Question
Topic Assignment: Answer the Essential Question
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. Regardless of format, the response must include a properly written thesis statement. Refer to Topic 1.1 and Thesis Statement pages for assignment support.
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.
Create a mind map.
Create an infographic.
Create a formal outline.
Create a graphic organizer.
Record a short video clip reponse (no more than 2-minutes).
Save your work.
Save your work.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 3 Module.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 3 Module.
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