APUSH Course Description Course Units of Study
COURSE DESCRIPTION AP U.S. History is a rigorous, fast paced and challenging course designed to be the equivalent of a college freshman U.S. History survey course. Students should possess strong reading and writing skills and be willing to devote substantial time to study and the completion of class reading assignments. Emphasis is placed on class discussion, the use of primary and secondary sources, critical reading, and analytical writing. AP students will need to develop skill to reach higher levels of thinking more independently and more quickly. This course prepares students to take the College Board Advanced Placement United States History examination and possibly receive college credit. Advanced Placement courses are taught and graded at the college level and requiresa high level of student commitment and motivation. REQUIREMENTS FOR GOOD STANDING IN THE COURSE Read-There is no substitute. Prepare for class. Read Avoid absences - - regular attendance is crucial to your success. Read Take notes - in class and/or from readings. Read Participate in class. Read Be motivated! Read-There is no substitute |
Unit 1 A&B- Colonization and Revolution, 1492-1787
Unit 2- The U.S. Constitution Unit3- Establishing a New Nation, 1789-1824 Unit 4- Reform and Expansion, 1824-1853 Unit 5- Events Leading to the Civil War, 1793-1861 Unit 6- The Civil War and Its Aftermath, 1861-1900 Unit 7- The Industrial Revolution, 1861-1901 Unit 8- The Progressive Era, 1901-1917 Unit 9-The U.S. Becomes a World Power, 1890-1991 Unit 10- Prosperity and Division in the 1920’s Unit 11- The Great Depression, 1929-1941 Unit 12- World War II, 1939-1945 Unit 13- The Truman/Eisenhower Era, 1945-1961 Unit 14- The Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1978 Unit 14- The Vietnam War, 1954-1975 Unit 14- Foreign and Domestic Affairs, 1960-1981 Unit 15= Foreign and Domestic Affairs, 1981-2001 |