Mrs. Rodriguez says... MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

I will be holding a full-length practice APUSH exam 

in the Lecture Hall on 

SATURDAY, APRIL 27th.  

We will take a vote in class on whether to have a morning (8:00-12:30) or an afternoon session (1:00-5:30) a little closer to the date.

We'll go through the released exam from last year just as though it were the real thing--your only opportunity to experience the marathon timing before the actual test.  Afterwards, we'll go over all of the answers and I'll give a cram-style review session.

There will be cookies! :)

It is not mandatory that you attend--but unless you are physically unable to come I STRONGLY encourage everyone to participate.  

Mrs. Rodriguez says... DOWNLOAD THIS APP!

AP US History Exam Prep - Powered by Brainscape
is FREE for a limited time only...

I was sent this alert this morning and downloaded the app myself to play with--I think it's GREAT.

It's essentially a huge flashcard set, divided by units--but the flashcards are of good quality and you rank each one based on how well you knew the answer.  It will then show you cards that you didn't know more often and cards that you did know less often as you learn them better.

For free--I HIGHLY recommend it!  Looks like an excellent study tool... and just think, you could study APUSH ANYWHERE you go!!! : )

Mrs. Rodriguez says... Corrections!

Corrections for the Progressive/Imperialism test are open TODAY (Wednesday) after school, THURSDAY before school, and MONDAY before and after school.

Make plans to come in--the time is VERY limited!

Mrs. Rodriguez says... Themes Projects!

Here are the pairs/individuals working on the Themes Project--with the theme assigned for your visual listed next to your name(s).

2nd Period, 6th Period

Travis & Nasan (American Diversity)
Tayler & Cayley (American Diversity)

Rachel & Helena (American Identity)
Brooke & Kristy (American Identity)

Patricia and Cynthia (Culture)
Brittany (Culture)

Sanathan & Nick (Culture)

Vicky & Travis (Demographic Changes)
Bethany (Demographic Changes)
Shilpa & Alex (Demographic Changes)

Caroline (Economic Transformations)
Priyansi & Lujain (Economic Transformation)

Thomas & Cameron (Environment)
Tara (Environment)

Taylor Z & Patrick (Globalization)
Leah & Michelle (Globalization)

Andrew (Politics and Citizenship)

Nathan (Politics and Citizenship)

Anna (Politics and Citizenship)

Nahrin (Reform)

Abi & Emily (Reform)

Eric and Jiwhan (Religion)
Alona (Religion)

Kathleen & Ankur (Slavery and its Legacy)
Marianne (Slavery and its Legacy)

Josh & Shankar (War and Diplomacy)

Cole & Zoe (War and Diplomacy)

Mrs. Rodriguez says... DBQ Re-do!

•Re-write your Progressives DBQ.

(this time, it's a quiz grade--to follow the AP DBQ Rubric)

–Re-write.  Please type.

–UNDERLINE all outside information.

–Highlight all analysis (that directly mentions argument)

–Italicize document inferences.

Mrs. Rodriguez says... HERE'S YOUR HINT!

Homestead Act

Pullman Strike

Election of 1896

Trusts

Bessemer Process

New Immigrants

Social Darwinism

Political Bosses

Populism

Pendleton Act

You can thank me later!

Don't forget, for tomorrow:

1. ID Quiz!

2. MC Practice Due

3. Essay Day! (Outlines Due)

4. EXAM THURSDAY

5. Work on your Themes Project!

Mrs. Rodriguez says... another movie?!

CNN Article: What 'Lincoln' The Movie Missed...

I'm glad to see that PBS is producing a film (airing Tuesday!) that shows the enduring efforts of the abolitionists to the cause of ending slavery.  I'm a HUGE Lincoln fan and liked how the movie showed his skill in negotiating the perils of Congress, but was disappointed that other abolitionists weren't shown (as Lincoln himself had to be convinced abolition was a good idea!)

I know you have buckets of "free time" ; ) -- but this PBS movie would be a worthwhile review of an important time period for you APUSHers!