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Topic 3.5 The American Revolution
Topic 3.5 The American Revolution
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how various factors contributed to the American victory in the Revolution.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how various factors contributed to the American victory in the Revolution.
Thematic Focus: America in the World
Thematic Focus: America in the World
Diplomatic, economic, cultural, and military interactions between empires, nations, and peoples shape the development of America and America's increasingly important role in the world.
Key Concepts
Key Concepts
KC 3.1.2.e Despite considerable loyalist opposition, as well as Great Britain’s apparently overwhelming military and financial advantages, the Patriot cause succeeded because of the actions of colonial militias and the Continental Army, George Washington’s military leadership, the colonists’ ideological commitment and resistance, and assistance sent by European allies.
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 3.5
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. page 85-88-91
Topic_03.05.pdfAMSCO Ch 4.pdfAMSCO Ch 5.pdfAMSCO Ch 6.pdf
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapter 5
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
PPT_brinkley15_ch04.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch05.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch06.ppt
SUPPLEMENTAL: Opposing Viewpoints: Colonial Era: Labor in Colonial America
Relations with Great Britain: 11A-11B, pages 57-63.. Read and add perspectives to your Topic Reflection.
War: 12A-12B, pages 63-66.. Read and add perspectives to your Topic Reflection.
American Soldiers: 13A-13B, pages 66-69. 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, Congregate table, or shared Google Doc)
Viewpoints_P03_NewNation.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Holton, "Unruly Americans in the Revolution"
RDG_Unruly Americans in the Revolution.docxSUPPLEMENTAL: Rossiter, "A Revolution to Conserve"
RDG_A Revolution to Conserve.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Ketchum, "The American Revolution: England's Vietnam"
RDG_England's Viet Nam.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Gordon, "The American Revolution as a Radical Movement"
RDG_The American Revolution as a Radical Movement.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.
College Board
Khan Academy
Heimler History
Tom Richey
Adam Norris
Adam Norris
Adam Norris
Adam Norris
Hip Hughes
Crash Course
Marco Learning
Jocz Productions
Jocz Productions
Jocz Productions
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.
Contextualization: Review the page focusing on Contextualization. Specifically review contextualization in the introduction. Apply your understanding of contextualization to your written responses.
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:
3.1.2.e
REQUIRED: SAQ
REQUIRED: SAQ
Conduct extended research and then complete the following SAQ prompts:
SAQ Topic 3.5
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 3.5
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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