Thomas Jefferson

Assess the Jeffersonian presidency. What do you think were his three most important legacies? Explain your choices.

Your post is due Sunday, October 18 by 9:00PM.

1763

1763 was a turning point in American history. To what extent is this statement true?

Remember to include specific, factual information in your answer. You should also use correct grammar and spelling. Your post is due by 9:00 PM Sunday, 9/20/09.

Settling the Colonies

Assess the validity of the following statement, "Although colonists both north and south were bound together by a common language and a common allegiance to Mother England, they established different patterns of settlement, different economies, different political systems, and even different sets of values."

Be sure to include specific, factual information in your answer.

Your response is due Sunday 9/6/09 by 9:00PM.

Blog Rubric

Blog Post Rubric


Excellent- 10pts
-use of higher order thinking in response to the problems, statements, and/or questions listed in the assignment
-introduces a new perspective to the topic at hand
-concludes with application to the outside situation
-generates further analytical responses from class members
-no significant grammar issues

Basic- 8pts
-articulates comprehension in response to the problem, statements and/or questions listed in the assignment
-compares posting to other posted messages, text material, or class content
-1-2 grammatical mistakes that distract the reader

Approaching Basic- 6pts
-minimal response to problems, statements, and/or questions listed in the assignment
-restates central issues in context of content
-plainly states the authors beliefs and practices respect among classmates
-3-4 grammatical mistakes that distract the reader

Unacceptable- 4pts
-discussion shows no understanding of problems, statements, and/or questions listed in the assignment
-5 or more grammatical mistakes that distract the reader

"Why Study History" by Peter N. Stearns

Imagine you are talking to your best friend and he/she is trying to convince you the study of history is not important. Using the arguments of Peter N. Stearns, how could you convince your friend the study of history is important and valuable in your life? Please use at least two specific reasons from the article (without quoting) in your response.

Welcome to APUSH

Welcome to APUSH! I am so excited to have you in class this year! Get ready to work hard and learn a lot. We will use this blog throughout the course to discuss various topics related to U.S. History. You will have a blog post due each Sunday night by 9:00PM. These posts will give you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of history, practice your writing skills, and have meaningful discussion with your classmates outside of the classroom. I look forward to reading your thoughtful comments throughout the year!

Let's practice using the blog! In the comment section below, please answer 1 of the following questions:

A) If you could have dinner with 3 famous Americans, past or present, who would you choose and why? Please be detailed in your response!

or

B) If you could go back in time, which period of American history would you choose to live in and why? Please be detailed in your response!

Review Questions

What topics/ questions do you want to make sure we review? I'm planning our review now, so I would like your input on the areas of U.S. history you want to make sure we go over. Please look over the comments posted last week and list 3 items you would like to review. Be as specific as you can! (i.e. say politics of the 1960s instead of just the 1960s)

Sorry for posting your question so late this week!