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Period 3 (1754-1800) has A LOT of information in it. We will be dividing into 2 PARTS. At the end of each part will be some type of assessment, with the GIANT PERIOD 3 assessment coming at the very end. Use the links below to move quickly to each part.
Textbook Resources: AMSCO Period 3; American Pageant Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 (Link on Google Classroom); A People's History Chapter 4, A People's History Chapter 5 and Chapter 6
Period 3 Binder (Updated for 2024-2025 school year)
Period 3 Objectives & Key Concepts
Period 3 Reading Guide (2025-2026) with Due Dates
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to discuss the single greatest event in the history of the world that created the free-est, greatest nation to ever exist in the universe? Well ready or not it's time for the American Revolution . . . The content and information in Period 3 is some of the most important in the whole course, as it created many of the trends and ideologies that dominate American cultural and social developments for the next two centuries. American identity begins to really take form and the American system of government is created by some of the greatest leaders America has ever produced -- Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Franklin, Madison, "what are the odds the gods would put them all in one spot?" Anyways, pay close attention, as a great deal is happening here . .
PERIOD SUMMARY
PERIOD SUMMARY
In less than fifty years the British went from consolidating their control along the Atlantic coast of North America to watching 13 of their most profitable colonies unite in revolt and establish an independent nation.
Overview: After the Seven Years' War ended in 1763, the British desired more revenue to pay for protecting their empire while many American colonists saw themselves as self-sufficient. These clashing views resulted in the colonies declaring independence, winning a war, and founding a new nation. Initially governed by Articles of Confederation with a weak federal government, the new United States soon replaced it with a new constitution that created a federal government that was stronger, though still with limited powers. Out of the debates over the new constitution and policies emerged two parties. The test of the stability of the American system came in 1800, when one party, the Federalists, peacefully transferred power to the other, the Democratic-Republicans. Throughout this period there was a continuous westward migration resulting in new opportunities, blended cultures, and increased conflicts with the American Indians and other European nations.
Alternate View: Some historians start the story of the birth of the United States in 1763, at the end of the Seven Years' War. Starting in 1754 emphasizes that fighting the war drove the colonies and the British apart. While the United States declared independence in 1776 and ratified the Constitution in 1788, not until 1800 had it clearly survived the divisions of the early years.
Here is the BASICS Playlist for Period 3. It is pretty much just the NEW Heimler Videos and the Crash Course Videos. While these certainly won't replace your readings, they can help you if you need to quickly review or want to check you have all the important stuff in your notes.
This is the MASSIVE Period 3 playlist. You can find the shorter, more manageable playlists on each of the section pages.
Remember that occasionally College Board makes changes to the test or class structure. Some of the older videos may not reflect THOSE CHANGES, but all of the videos are excellent review of the CONTENT/ HISTORY.
FOREVER Dates: (14/100)
These will help you remember historical content, put that content into the correct time period, and help you successfully recall these important events in your historical writing. Know the historical period start and end years/events too.
Over 100 questions covering ALL of Period 3. Take as many times as you like. 10 questions at a time.
Here is the FULL flashcard deck for the ENTIRE Period.
Here is a playlist of music from Period 3, including some campaign songs and other "pop" music from the time. Many of the tunes (like the campaign songs) are standards and will be reused again and again, even if the meanings (or lyrics) change slightly over time.
CLICK HERE to learn a little more about some of the songs.
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