Advanced Placement United States History
The Covenant School
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Upcoming Events
Week of 19 May
Upcoming Events
Week of 26 May
Final Exams!
Monday, 19 May
Measuring the Economy

Tuesday, 20 May
Managing the Economy

Wednesday, 21 May
Economics Test (Economics Notes)

Thursday, 22 May
Reading Day

Friday, 23 May
Reading Day
Monday, 26 May
Memorial Day -- No Class

Tuesday, 27 May
8:30 - 10:30 A Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 B Period Exam

Wednesday, 28 May
8:30 - 10:30 C Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 D Period Exam

Thursday, 29 May
8:30 - 10:30 E Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 F Period Exam

Friday, 30 May
8:30 - 10:30 G Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 Makeup Exam
APUSH Final "Exam": 
Research Paper on the 5-Step Model:
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Due 12:00N Thursday, 29 May
President George W. Bush attempts to continue the legacy of conservatism established by Ronald Reagan in the face of violent opposition overseas and at home.  More objective historians of future generations will judge his vision and effectiveness -- it is too soon for us to tell. 
APUSH Review Begins:  Mr. Davisson's Weekly Top 10 List
From Easter Break until May, I will post samples of 10 things that you should know for the APUSH Exam.
Week of 7 April list:  "10 Publications that Changed America"
Week of 14 April list:  "10 Rebellions that Changed America"
Week of 21 April list:  "10 Inventions that Changed America"
Week of 28 April List:  "Top Ten Most Important Laws in US History"
Week of 5 May:  "10 Iconoclasts Who Changed America"
"10 Supreme Court Rulings That Changed America"
"10 Blunders That Changed America"
Essay Outline Review Guides Are Ready! 
With additional commentary by Mr. Davisson
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Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) is a fast-paced, college-preparatory survey class that focuses on the main themes of United States History while preparing students to take The College Board's APUSH exam in early May.  What makes APUSH at The Covenant School is our emphasis, not on dates and names, but on decisions made by human beings.  One of the most important lessons of history is that human nature is consistent, which bears out the Biblical truth that we are fallen creatures in need of God's redemption through our Savior, Jesus Christ. 
In studying decisions,  we emphasize three motives that most frequently influence behavior:  power, economics, and ideology.  We also explore the multiple consequences of decisions. 
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Links
Covenant School History Main Page
History of the U.S. 11
How to Write a DBQ
About the AP US History Exam
Avalon Project at Yale Law School
History Matters
10 Commandments of Historical Writing
UVA Summer Enrichment Program
Mr. Matthew Davisson is a seventh-year teacher at The Covenant School.  He teaches AP US History and History of the United States 11 (HOUSE).  For the past four years, he has also served as a reader for The College Board's Advanced Placement United States History Exam, which has been an excellent opportunity to understand how to improve students' scores on the APUSH Exam.  Click here to email Mr. Davisson.
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