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Topic 6.4 The "New South"
Topic 6.4 The "New South"
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how various factors contributed to continuity and change in the "New South" from 1877 to 1898.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain how various factors contributed to continuity and change in the "New South" from 1877 to 1898.
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 6.1.2.d Despite the industrialization of some segments of the southern economy, a change promoted by Southern leaders who called for a “New South”—agriculture based on sharecropping and tenant farming continued to be the primary economic activity in the South.
KC 6.3.2.c The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson that upheld racial segregation helped to mark the end of most of the political gains African Americans made during Reconstruction. Facing increased violence, discrimination, and scientific theories of race, African American reformers continued to fight for political and social equality.
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 6.4
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. Chapters 16-19
Topic_06.04.pdfAMSCO Ch 16.pdfAMSCO Ch 17.pdfAMSCO Ch 18.pdfAMSCO Ch 19.pdf
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapters 15-19
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
PPT_brinkley15_ch15.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch16.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch17.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch18.pptPPT_brinkley15_ch19.ppt
SUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: A Sharecropping Contract 1866
RDG_A Sharecropping Contract.pdfSUPPLEMENTAL: Reading: Robert Elliott on Civil Rights 1874
RDG_Robert Elliott on Civil Rights.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.
Adam Norris
Marco LEaning
Marco Learning
Adam Norris
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
Highly recommended. Work smarter, not harder.
Highly recommended. 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:
6.1.2.d
6.3.2.c
REQUIRED: SAQ
REQUIRED: SAQ
Conduct extended research and then complete the following SAQ prompts:
SAQ Topic 34
SAQ Topic 35
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 6.4
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 6 Module.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 6 Module.
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