AP U.S. History
Spring 2016 AP U.S. History Reading Schedule
Below is the required weekly textbook reading for the second semester covering major political, economic and social themes in US History from the 1880’s to the 1990’s. Complete assigned reading by dates indicated to be prepared for multiple choice and/or written quizzes as well as LEQ and/or DBQ essays. All essays will be completed in class this semester. Any changes will be discussed in class and reflected in monthly calendars.
Gilded Age, Progressivism & Expansionism (1890 – 1920)
Week 1 Chapter 17 The Busy Hive: Industrial America at Work, 1877-1911
Week 2 Chapter 18 The Victorians Meet the Modern, 1880-1917
Week 3 Chapter 19 The Rise & Reform of Industrial Cities, 1880-1917
Week 4 Chapter 20 Politics, Populists, & Progressives, 1880-1917
Week 5 Chapter 21 An Emerging World Power: 1877-1918
Boom, Bust & New Deal (1920 – 1939)
Week 6 Chapter 22 Wrestling with Modernity: 1918-1929
******** February Break Week (2/16 - 2/20) ************
Week 7 Chapter 23 The Great Depression and the New Deal, 1929-1939
The “American Century” (1939 – 1965)
Week 8 Chapter 24 The World at War, 1937-1945
Week 9 Chapter 25 Cold War America, 1945-1963
Week 10 Chapter 26 Triumph of the Middle Class: 1945-1965
Week 11 Chapter 27 The Civil Rights Movement, 1941-1973 (1950s/60s Party)
Week 12 Chapter 28 Liberal Crisis & Conservative Rebirth, 1964-1972
Week 13 Chapter 29 The Search for Order in an Era of Limits, 1973-1980
*********** Spring Break Week ***********
Global Capitalism & the End of the American Century (1973 – 1991)
Week 14 Chapter 30 Conservative America Ascendant, 1973-1991 & AP Exam Review
Week 15 AP Exam Review
Week 16 Review, Practice Exam, & AP Exam: Friday, May 6th (8:00 – 11:30 am)
Week 17 US History Movie Week!
Week 18 Final Project/Guest Speakers
Week 19 Final Project/Guest Speakers
Week 20 Final Project/Guest Speakers
Week 21 Final Project & Celebration!