beginnings

This first unit will cover all early settlement, the move toward independence, early governmental doctrines and documents and the writing of the US Constitution.

Start with the unit outline below. What you will find is very basic -- it is your job to add the details and information you feel, based on your use of the text and AP related materials, is missing. Remember, this will ulltimately be your review source for the exam, therefore the key words are COMPLETE and CONCISE. Too much information or inclusion of useless information will destroy the intent. Once you are done here, go to any of the links below to add you comments regarding the text and supplemental readings. Overall comments go on the general discussions page.

beginnings outline (wpd) -- beginings outline (word) --

chapters 2.3 through chapter 6 Puritanism and Democracy: A Mixed Legacy Wealth, Authority and Power Social Change and the Growth of Prerevolutionary Urban Radicalism Radicals Versus Conservatives Women in the Revolution Power, Principles and Consequences The Constitution: A Minority Document The Founding Fathers: An Age of Realism Why Tea? The Global Story of the American Revolution The Declaration of Independence in World Context America, the Atlantic, and Global Consumer Demand, 1500-1800 The Origins of American Slavery

other outside readings

__Additional Readings from AP Central__
//Why Tea? The Global Story of the American Revolution -- [|ap central am rev.pdf]// //The Declaration of Independence in World Context -- [|ap central dec of ind.pdf]// //America, the Atlantic, and Global Consumer Demand, 1500-1800 -- [|ap central mercantilism.pdf]// //The Origins of American Slavery -- [|ap central slavery.pdf]//

__Assignments__
change over time worksheet (wpd) --

change over time worksheet (word) --

__Student Support Materials__
These materials are attached to the AP Interactive website. Please keep in mind that much of the material here is __in addition__ to material covered in class and, therefore, should not be overlooked.