AP US History B

Course Overview:

The purpose of this course is to use the study of American History in order to understand the story of our nation and our people. By looking at the historical events themselves, primary sources written during the era, and historical interpretation and analysis, students will experience a thorough and in-depth treatment of the historical material. The ultimate goal of this course is to prepare students for the AP exam, but in doing so students will be exposed to a rigorous academic regimen, develop strong study and writing skills, and most importantly to intellectual material that demonstrates there is so much more to the study of history than memorization of names, dates, and places.

AP US History B spans the 1920's to the modern era. The course is divided into units that cover periods of time, and each unit is given a broad theme or objective; a smaller sub-story within the greater story of history. In addition to the era-inspired objectives, several themes are emphasized in the course: the emergence and nature of the American culture; the practice of religion and quest for social justice; the growth and nature of the American economy; the relationship between local and national government in our nation; America’s relationship to other nations and its global role politically, culturally, and economically.

Using this website:

You can navigate to unit sub-pages from this main page or by clicking the triangle next to the page name on the navigation bar on the left. Each sub-page provides information relevant to the unit with links to curricular material and other extras. In addition to this, the course page provides a course-specific calendar and other important links. Helpful links:

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Unit 1: Ecstasy and Depression, 1920-1938 

Unit 2: The War Years, 1938-1945 

Unit 3: Hope, Tragedy, and Conflict, 1946-1960 

Unit 4: Monumental Changes, 1955-1970 

Unit 5: Turmoil at Home and Abroad, 1970-1980 

Unit 6: End of an Era, 1980-1992 

Unit 7: Complex Domestic and Foreign Issues, 1992-present 

Unit 8: Semester Review and Exam

Course Calendar:

The Course Calendar shows the school calendar, dates units should be finished by, and assignment due dates. If you have an account with Gmail, I can share this calendar for you and you can be notified via email and alarms about important due dates. Please contact me if this is something you want to do. If you would prefer a printable list of assignments with due dates, click the following link: ICON AP US History B Syllabus