Advanced Placement US History
Laura Guidry
lguidry@madison-schools.com
“As a means of knowledge, history becomes a means of judgment. It offers an understanding of both the variety and unity of a nation whose motto is E Pluribus Unum—out of many, one. It reminds us of the diverse abundance of our people, coming from all races and all parts of the world, of our fields and mountain ranges, deserts and great rivers, our green farmlands and the thousand voices of our cities. No revolution in communication or transportation can destroy the fact that this continent is, as Walt Whitman said, “a nation of nations.” Yet it also reminds us that, in spite of the diversity of ethnic origin, of geographic locale, of occupation, of social status, of religious creed, of political commitment, Americans are united by an ancient and encompassing faith in progress, justice, and freedom.”
-President John F. Kennedy
Introduction
This course is intended for juniors who wish to complete studies in high school equivalent to a college-level U.S. History survey course. This course covers 1491-present and is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and knowledge necessary to understand major developments in U.S. history. Students will study primary and secondary source evidence, analyze a wide array of historical facts and perspectives, and express historical arguments in writing.
To be successful, students should expect to spend several hours each week preparing for this class. There will be regular homework, primarily consisting of independent reading assignments from various sources. Students will complete writing assignments regularly both in and out of class.
Coursework will be regularly uploaded to Canvas. Parents are encouraged to make an Observer account to follow along in the class.
Summer Assignment
AP US History summer work can be found on the summer APUSH Canvas course. Email Mrs. Guidry at lguidry@madison-schools.com if you need to be added to the course. You can also pick up a hard copy of the packet from Mrs. Guidry in Room 209 before you leave for the summer. If you won't have access to the internet this summer, please let me know and we will make appropriate accommodations for you. All summer work is due Friday, August 2, 2023.
Summer Work:
- Review the timeline for Period 1 and complete the graphic organizer.
- Complete the 13 Colonies map.
- Complete the United States map.
You should be prepared to discuss and test on this material the first week of school.
