Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Unit 5 Content












Unit 5 Content (Below will be links to all of Unit 5 Material: French Revolution) Just click on links to get what you need.

FINAL EXAM 12/12 (80
Question: MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST)

No Blog for Unit 5

Monday, October 29, 2012

Unit 4 (Ch. 14-17) Content and Blog




PLEASE UTILIZE THIS SECTION FOR UNIT 4 DISCUSSIONS. RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT CONFUSING CONCEPTS OR ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS, OR DIALOGUE IN GENERAL TO TALK HISTORY WITH YOUR CLASSMATES.

Content:
UNIT 4 POWER POINT (CLICK NAME TO YOUR LEFT TO ACCESS THE POWER POINT)

Unit 4 Notes
Unit 4 Terms to Know
Unit 4 Essay Questions
Unit 4 Group Presentation Directions
Scientific Revolution Summary
Enlightenment Summary
Agricultural Revolution & Industrial Revolution Summary
Mercantilism to Adam Smith

Unit 4 Document Packets:
Scientific Rev. Document Packet #1
Scientific Rev. Document Packet #2
Scientific Rev. Document Packet #3 (Women) 
Enlightenment Document Packet #1
Enlightenment Document Packet #2
Enlightenment Document Packet #3 (Enlightenment Despot - Socratic Seminar)
Socratic Seminar Question: To What extent is the term “Enlightened Despot” appropriate when describing the reigns of Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great and Joseph II? 

Blog #4



“In the 18th century, people turned to the (new science) enlightenment ideas for a better understanding of the social and economic problems of the day.” Assess the validity of this statement by using specific examples from the Enlightenment era.  Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!












SOURCES:                                                                                                











Thursday, October 4, 2012

Unit 3 Content & Blog #3

Unit 3 Content:
Unit 3 Power Point (Absolutism/Constitutionalism)
Mckay Textbook on Absolutism/Constitutionalism

Unit 3 Documents:


Blog #3 "Lion & Fox" Refer to gold hand-out for information  Due Oct. 







Peter the Great Video

Peter the Great Video approx. 20 mins. Great source for his rise to power and Russian History.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Unit 2 Content & Blog #2 (Due Sept. 30

Unit 2 Content


Mckay Textbook Reformation/Age of Religious Wars

Unit 2 Planner
Unit 2 Notes
Unit 2 PPTs
Unit 2 Terms To Know
Unit 2 Essay Questions
Unit 2 Study Guide
Protestant vs. Catholic Chart

Documents:
Document Packet #1 (Document)
Document Packet #2, 3 &  4 (Document)
The Edict of Nantes (Document)
A Protestant Woman Argues for Tolerance (Document)
The German Peasant's Revolt: The Twelve Articles (Document)
The Protestant Work Ethic (Max Weber)
Wars of Religion Primary Source Activity

Summaries:
Reformation
Religious Wars
The Tudors PPT



Blog #2 (Due Sept. 30)
Assess the relative effect of the Protestant Reformation on one of the following: the nobility, the middle class, the peasantry or women. (Hint: All are social aspects) (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!


Tuesday, August 7, 2012

APEH 2012-2013 Introductions


Please post your name and one comment about APEH and the 2012 school year. (Click on Comment to get to comment section) 

Example: James "1-Chain" Gomez...blog account name: Y-Wonder
Comment: I am really nervous about this sophomore year but I think it will be a great challenge.

Unit 1 Planner (Click on to left to download) 

Monday, May 21, 2012

2012-2013 AP European Summer Information

Welcome to AP European History please feel free to search through the site to get a feel for some of the things we will do and/or utilize the resources to get you ready for the upcoming year.


Note: Be sure to email me your email address and introduce yourself so you can be placed on the AP European email list.

AP Summer Assignment (click on title to your left)

  • This assignment is optional (extra-credit) but those who complete it are usually much more prepared and have a great jump-start in the course.


AP Summer Supplemental Reading Assignment (see below)

  • The supplemental reading assignment will be a list of sources that you could read to give you some basic background information to prepare you for the course. It has been two years for many of you since you last had a history course so the more you prep, the better off you'll be. 
  • Palmer Outlines:
    • Rise of Europe this is not from our textbook but it is great general background information in simple outline form.
    • Upheaval in Christendom in this chapter focus on 14th century information and the differences between the Middle (Medieval) Ages and the Renaissance. 


Geography Maps (Review European Countries, Capital Cities, key rivers and physical features (mountains, regions, etc)



Geography Links:
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/index.php
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map.htm
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_eur.htm

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Blog #9 WWI and Interwar Years

Part I: Analyze the impact of World War I on women in the Western world. How did it affect their self-perception? How did it affect societies' perceptions of women? Consult Diane Atkinson, Historian on Suffragettes (1) Diane Atkinson, Historian (2) and Gail Braybon, Author on Women's Contribution to the War Effort.  (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Unit 9, 10 & 11 Content

Friday, February 10, 2012

Unit 8 Blog Mass Politics, Age Imperialism & Realpolitik DUE FEB. 27


How were government policies in western and central Europe impacted by mass politics during the period 1871-1914? 
(Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!


Unit 8 Content: Mass Politics, Reapolitik & Age of Imperialism

Friday, January 27, 2012

Unit 7 Content


Unit 7 Unit Planner (communist manifesto link is below)
Unit 7 Notes
Unit 7 Terms To Know
Unit 7 Essay Questions
Unit 7 Study Guide
Communist Manifesto (click on title to access link)
  • Questions to Communist Manifesto:
Complete the following questions:
1. Who is the bourgeoisie? Who is the proletariat? How do they interact in capitalist society? What is the   
     role of capital in society? Of labor?
2. What are the objectives of communism?
3. What is the authors' conception of a socialist state? How does this state compare to the United States
     government today?
4. The two most famous quotes from this influential book are:
  • "A specter is haunting Europe -- the specter of Communism," and,
  • "The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workingmen of all countries, unite!"
Choose one of the quotations and explain what the authors mean. Why do you think people have focused on these quotes?

 

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Blog #6 Industrial Revolution



Analyze and discuss 1-2 forms of protest against the Industrial Revolution and working conditions. (discuss how successful it was and if their actions were justifiable or should they have utilized an alternative method)

Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!