Pre-AP Exam Extra credit

This is available to all (even those not taking the AP exam) who are missing no more than 2 assignments this semester. It is due the day of the AP exam- May 11.EC Historians assmt APUSH

Done well, it could raise your grade as much as 3%.

Good aids for AP Review

This will be continually updated as I find resources.

First of all, the “links for more information” tab on this website arranges other resources by chapter. USE IT!

AP Review Books– 5 Steps to a 5 is tied directly to our text, but most of them are still good. There are also flashcards for terms.

Online/Podcasts:
iTunes U is a good source for all kinds of stuff! Seriously, go to that section of the iTunes store. Type “iTunes U US history” into the search bar, and look at all the incredible stuff, available mostly for free!!!
http://lectures.oah.org/podcast/ This site explains them– they are available for free on iTunes

One of my favorite things: All in the Family explains the Equal Pay controversy

Classic. Now you can experience one of the greatest 70s TV shows AND hear the early debate about equal pay.

Remember, this is SATIRE.

Chapter 40 due Monday.

Questions will follow, but I am pushing the deadline back. Too many stoopid field trips.

Remember, this is due Wednesday

Review of Warren Court decisions: Major Warren Court decisions

I would suggest you use http://www.oyez.com for ALL of your Supreme Court decision needs. Much quicker and less wordy than wikipedia, and more reliable, too.

Facts about nuclear weapons

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/306j1C/www.imagebath.com/repairman/nukes/

Thanks, Ike.

Better Daisy Commercial

Assignments for 4/11

You were asked today to create an outline over the second prompt for class tomorrow, April 11. Make sure you complete this and bring with you tomorrow. Also make sure you read the I Have a Dream speech and the Vietnam timeline so that if you have any questions, you can ask. Remember, you have a test on Friday!

In what ways did the Great Society resemble the New Deal in its origins, goals, and social and political legacy? Cite specific programs and policies in support of your arguments.

“1968 was a turning point for the United States.” To what extent is this an accurate statement? In your answer, consider national politics, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights movement.

For use in class April 10

You might want to do some basic research tonight on these two questions:

In what ways did the Great Society resemble the New Deal in its origins, goals, and social and political legacy? Cite specific programs and policies in support of your arguments.

“1968 was a turning point for the United States.” To what extent is this an accurate statement? In your answer, consider national politics, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights movement.

George Wallace and Robert Kennedy Campaign Ads from 1968

Wallace had been the governor of Alabama who had “stood in the schoolhouse door” to try to prevent the enrollment of African Americans at the University of Alabama (remember Forrest Gump?). He famously exclaimed “Segregation Now! Segregation Tomorrow! Segregation Forever!” He ran for president on a “states’ rights'” platform in 1968. Here is his campaign commercial:

Notice what his implications are without flatly coming out and stating his support for segregation, the right of protest, etc.

Compare this with the campaign ads for Robert Kennedy:

What is emphasized by Kennedy?