Social categories, roles, and practices are created, maintained, challenged, and transformed throughout American history, shaping government policy, economic systems, culture, and the lives of citizens.
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.
KC 3.2.1.c During and after the American Revolution, an increased awareness of inequalities in society motivated some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery and greater political democracy in the new state and national governments.
KC 3.2.1.d In response to women’s participation in the American Revolution, Enlightenment ideas, and women’s appeals for expanded roles, and ideal of “republican motherhood” gained popularity. It called on women to teach republican values within the family and granted women a new importance in American political culture.
KC 3.2.1.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.
This section lists all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module.
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 3.6
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. page 87-88,91,93-94
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapter 5
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
SUPPLEMENTAL: Lanning, "African Americans in the Revolutionary War"
SUPPLEMENTAL: Lewis, "Women in the American Revolution"
SUPPLEMENTAL: Nash, "Social & Intellectual Legacy of the American Revolution"
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.
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.
Evaluative Comparisons in essays: Review the page focusing on Comparison. Apply your understanding of comparison prompts to your essay responses.
Continue collaborating on the Period 3 SumHIPPOS Document Set.
Document/s aligned to this topic:
Document 7
In a group of 2-4 colleagues, participate in an academic conversation focusing on the following topic/s:
Topic Essential Question
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.
Conduct extended research and complete the following key concepts:
3.2.1.c
3.2.1.d
3.2.1.e
Conduct extended research and then complete the following SAQ prompts:
SAQ Topic 3.6.a
SAQ Topic 3.6.b
Submit the assignment at the conclusion of the module.
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.
Go to your My AP account and complete the following assignment.
Topic 3.6
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.
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).