APUSH 2024-2025

Please note- Both videos are very informational and help with a few questions! 9.6 Daily Video #1 on AP Classroom-  Students watch on their own 9.6 Daily Video #2 on AP Classroom-  Students watch on their own Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 6- Challenges of the 21st Century Student learning objective : Explain the causes and effects of the domestic and international challenges the US has faced in the 21st Century. “Although there has long been terrorism in varied contexts, contemporary terrorism poses a new and ominous problem. . . . We have long considered how to protect citizens against invading armies, and this might be the arena that is most nearly analogous to protection against terrorists. But foreign terrorists are not so transparent as invading armies, and the issue of protecting ourselves against them necessarily involves judgments on how to distinguish them from peaceful citizens and alien residents. . . . For terrorists, who must in the nature of their purpose be secr...

Students read at the beginning of class-  North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) 1. Why would someone support NAFTA? 2. Why would someone oppose NAFTA? 3. How would you evaluate NAFTA? 4. What has changed? USMCA Students read at the beginning of class-  Globalization article 4. What is Globalization? 5. Why do some think it is good for America (and the world)? 6. Why do others think it is harmful? Bill Clinton 60 Second Presidents 1. Who did Clinton beat? 2. What was there a backlash against? 3. What was established during the Clinton presidency? 4. What was the scandal during the Clinton presidency? 5. What was the result of the scandal? Clinton denies affair Clinton admits scandal 1. What lesson is learned from this? 2. What is the best course of action after? Trump on Clinton in 1998 1. What questions clearly exist after watching this? (What was not mentioned in the other videos that show more to the scandal) 2. What is Trump's argument? 3. What is a limitation to Trum...

9.5 Daily Video on AP Classroom Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 5- Migration and Immigration in the 1990's and 2000's Student learning objective : Explain the causes and effects of domestic and international migration over time. “The Commission believes that legal immigration has strengthened and can continue to strengthen this country. While we will be reporting at a later date on the impacts of our legal immigration system, and while there may even be disagreements among us as to the total number of immigrants that can be absorbed into the United States . . . the Commission members agree that immigration presents many opportunities for this nation. Immigrants can contribute to the building of the country. . . . The tradition of welcoming newcomers has become an important element of how we define ourselves as a nation. “The Commission is mindful of the problems that also emanate from immigration. In particular, we believe that unlawful immigration is unacceptable. Enforcement ef...

9.4 Daily Video on AP Classroom Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 4- A Changing economy Student learning objective : Explain the causes and effects of economic and technological change over time. Discussion Question #1- What explains  a regional pattern of union membership in the early twenty-first century as depicted in the maps? Discussion Question #2- What type of work diminished at the time? Discussion Question #3- What type of work positions/vocations "replaced" the jobs in the work force? (What type of jobs increased in that era?) Discussion Question #4- What was a cause of the change? Discussion Question #5- What was an effect on American people, especially during the Great Recession (of 2009)? Discussion Question #6- How does 2020-2025 connect, compare or contrast ? Discussion Question #7- Compare or contrast to another time period in American History when the nation's economic focus shifted. Revisit Student learning objective : Explain the causes and effects o...

9.3 Daily Video on AP Classroom Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 3- The End of the Cold War Fall of the Berlin Wall Why is this historic/important? Collapse of the USSR Why did this happen? Tiananmen Square How did China compare or contrast to the Openness or Restructuring of the USSR? Student learning objective : Explain the causes and effects of the End of the Cold War. What caused the end of the Cold War? Lack of ______________ in the USSR Lack of ______________ in the USSR Bad ______________ in the USSR Overemphasis on ______________ ______________ problems in the USSR ______________ problems in the USSR What was a new strategy leaders like Nixon and GHW Bush used regarding foreign policy? What did Reagan's administration do to cause the end of Communism in the USSR? How did Gorbachev's Perestroika and Glasnost policies backfire? “By the end of the Clinton administration it was clear that U.S. foreign policy had no overarching framework as it did during the Cold War. Rather,...

Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 2- Reagan and Conservatism (continued) Student learning objective - Compare the 1980's to other time periods in American History. The Winning Team 1. Who are the stars of the movie? 2. Identify the era and what are the gender roles? Historical situation Evaluate Reagan's point of view Challenger Astronauts Reagan's speech following the Challenger Disaster Is space exploration the right thing to do in the 1950's and 1960's?  Why or why not? Was space exploration the right thing to do in the 1980's and now?  Why or why not? Did Reagan need to address the children? Why or why not? What is the best quote from the speech?  Why? Does Reagan deserve the nickname the "Great Communicator"? Compare or contrast space exploration/space programs during the Cold War with space programs now. Compare fireside chats to the Great Communicator HW- American Pageant 1980-1992 Quiz 3/26

Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 2- Reagan and Conservatism (continued) Student learning objective - Explain the causes and effects of continuing policy debates about the role of the federal government over time. 60 Second Presidents- Ronald Reagan What is Reagan's background? What was Reagan's message? What is positive about the Reagan presidency? What is negative about the Reagan presidency? What was the USSR's demise? Assassination attempt on Reagan Before this incident, Reagan gave a speech where he said "Government's job is to protect the people, not run their lives" and then he exited the Washington DC Hilton out the back door. Who was hit? Evaluate Hinckley's verdict. Hinckley bought the gun for $47 at a pawn shop after a history of mental illness- Evaluate 60 Second Presidents- George H.W. Bush What was Bush's background? What happened during Bush's presidency? What was a failure during his presidency? What was a success during his presidency?...

9.2 Daily Video 1 on AP Classroom  (Student watch on their own later) Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 2- Reagan and Conservatism Student learning objective - Explain the causes and effects of continuing policy debates about the role of the federal government over time. “In the 1980s, conservatives succeeded in remaking large parts of American life. They reshaped American politics, working an alchemy that transmuted [changed] conservative dogma—on the wisdom of low income taxes, the special virtue of entrepreneurs, the parasitic character of government, the need for overwhelming . . . military strength, the dependence of social health on proper values, and the nuclear family as the building block of society—into common sense. Reagan and his followers scored many victories . . . in the U.S. political system during the 1980s. Along the way, they shifted the American political debate onto Reagan’s chosen terrain. . . . “. . . Conservatives framed public debates in the 1980...

9.1 Daily Video on AP Classroom  (Watch on your own later!) Period 9: 1980-Present, Topic 1- Contextualization Discuss- Student learning objective - Explain the context in which the United States faced domestic and international challenges after 1980 Do you need a timeline ? Discussion Question #1- What would you say happened before 1980 that would be important to consider when studying 1980 to present? Discussion Question #2- What happened between 1980 and today that is really important? Discussion Question #3- How do the things that happened between 1980 and now affect today? HW- Read the 1980-1992 chapter of the American Pageant.  The 1980-1992 Quiz in 3/26

8.15 Daily Video on AP Classroom  (Watch on your own) Period 8: 1945-1980, Topic 15- Continuity and change in Period 8 Student learning objective - Explain the extent to which the events of the period from 1945 to 1980 reshaped national identity. SAQ Directions: On 3/12, you must answer 2 out of the 3, but answer all parts (A, B and C) of the 2 SAQ's that you choose with specific examples.  Show you know.  On the option you do not answer, write "I answered the other 2" or something like that.  On May 8, you will have to do 3 of these in 40 minutes.  Tomorrow we will have far more than the allotted time for AP, because we are training.  We are not concerned with speed yet.  We are perfecting other parts of our strategy and skills first. Tips on Short Answer Questions (SAQ) -Always answer with a specific example as your evidence -Do NOT use the same thing for two different parts of the question. (A, B, C) -Do NOT quote- always paraphrase SAQ Practice Wha...

Period 8: 1945-1980, Topic 14- Society in Transition (continued) Student learning objective - Explain the causes and effects of continuing policy debates about the role of the federal government over time. 1979-  Camp David What happened? Why is this important? Explain whether this displays change or continuity in US Middle East policy 1945-1980? 1979-  3 Mile Island What happened? Why is this important? Compare the public perception of nuclear power in 1979 and today. Compare the public perception of nuclear weapons in 1979 and today. What are the top concerns about the environment in 2025? 1979-  Iranian Hostage Crisis Why did Iranians take US Hostages? Why did the Iranian extremists let the hostages go? What is our takeaway from this? How does 1979 compare or contrast to 2026 as far as US-Middle East policy or relations?

Directions: Step 1- The class will read the Nixon Resignation Speech while listening to Richard Nixon's delivery of it 3/3 and answer the discussion questions Step 2-  The class will read the  Ford Pardoning Proclamation  while listening to Gerald Ford's delivery of it 3/3 and answer the discussion questions 3/2 Step 3- The class reviews the prompt together 3/4 Step 4- Develop a thesis .  Decide if Ford was justified to pardon Nixon or not? Turn in 3/4 Step 5-  Create a preliminary works cited , which will eventually be after your essay.  Use citation machine, easy bib, the Purdue Owl, mybib, or whatever you like to use.  Make sure it is in MLA format.  Nixon Resignation Speech, Ford Pardoning Speech and a source of your choice are required- due 3/5 Step 6- Write the introduction with the thesis at the end.  3/4 Step 7- How would you support your thesis using the Nixon source? How do you cite it in text or parenthetically? Where does it go be...

Nixon Resignation Speech Text Nixon Resignation Speech Video Discussion Question #1- What is the Historical Situation at this time? Discussion Question #2- What is President Nixon's point of view? Discussion Question #3- What is a specific detail Nixon used to support his point of view? Discussion Question #4- What is his intended audience? Discussion Question #5- What is the purpose of this speech? Maybe this will help-  Nixon leaving resignation Discussion Question #6- Based on this, is Nixon's pardon justified? Ford pardoning of Nixon text Ford Pardoning Proclamation Video Discussion Question #7- What historical development is occurring because of Ford's actions? Discussion Question #8- What is the supporting evidence Ford uses for his action? Discussion Question #9- Is this justified?  Why or why not? Discussion Question #10- What cultural trends do the JFK assassination, the war in Vietnam and Watergate cause in America?