APUSH Unit 3 Essays

Unit 3 Essay


Answer the following. Due by day you come back from Fall break. Email if you need help.





Describe the course of events from Neutrality to the War of 1812. Discuss presidents and political parties, laws, and actions by both sides. This is an open ended question. There are plenty of things to talk about here. At least discuss examples of 1. presidents and political parties, 2. laws, and 3. actions by both sides. worth 3 points for each of those examples. 1 point is free :) (10 points)









Compare and contrast the political policies of Hamilton and Jefferson. Relate those to the parties each man founded. How did EACH party/person impact the formation of the American government? Give one example of how they put party last in making a decision.

Compare and Contrast worth 5 points. This does not say to list characteristics; compare and contrast.

Their impact is worth another 5 points. Must have impacts of each.

Example of ignoring party is worth 2 points (12 points)









Discuss the election of 1800.(1 point for making it well written) Who ran for office? (2 points) What role did Hamilton play? (1 point) Why was it a revolution? (2 points) What amendment was a result of the election? (1 point) Describe how the constitution was in 'full use' in this election.(2 points) How did this election affect the future of the federalist party? (1 point) (10 points)









Discuss the three points of the American System. What was each point? Explain each point. How did it affect the United States? How did this 'system' exhibit Federalist policies?

Name 3 parts (3 points)

Explain each part (3 points)

How did it affect the US (3 points)

How did it exhibit federalist policies? (2 points)

Must be written in paragraphs

(12 points)









Discuss the Election of 1824. Who ran for office? (2 points) Who won the popular vote? (1 point) Who won the electoral vote? (1 point) What role did the House of Representatives play? (2 points) Why did Jackson call it a Corrupt Bargain? (2 points)

What did this mean for the future of elections and the 'common man'? (2 points) (10 points)

APUSH October 14

I can explain the causes and effect of the Mexican-American War

Bell Work: What is the problem with adding new states in the 1840's?

Election of 1844: James K Polk vs. Henry Clay

• Northern border of US
• immediate anexation of Texas
• expansion into New Mexico, California, and Arizona

Polk Presidency

• Oregon Treaty with Britain (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana)
• Tried to buy southwest
• Provoked until Mexico attacked
• Mexican-American War 1846

Issues with the war

• Slavery
• Slave Power
• Gag rule
• Wilmot Proviso
• Free-Soil Party

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848

Zachery Taylor won election of 1848

Look Up: 134-143. ID important words and write down important facts

World Civ: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

Page 188 in the text book: 11-20
Page 189 1-4 critical thinking

AP World History Thursday 100 years war

Hundred Years War

1. What kingdoms fought?
2. Why did they fight?
3. How long did it actually last?
4. How was it funded?
5. Name some kings involved 
6. Name a few important battles and their outcomes 

APUSH Thursday Chapter 13 Panic and Texas

Chapter 13 American Pageant 

Panic of 1837

Independent Treasury bill

Mexican independence

Santa Anna

Stephen Austin

Sam Houston

Battle of San Jacinto

Problems with admitting Texas as a state

William Henry Harrison

Long Cabins and Apple Cider

Describe the characteristics of the politician

Platform of the Whigs and Democrats

AP World History First Period

Brron's AP World History
Outline the following pages.  If you think I may talk about it, write it down!

Holy Roman Empire and the Italian States: Page 131-133
Crusades: Page 133-134
Urbanization, trade, and Society Page 134-135

APUSH Age of Jackson 2nd Period

Use the American Pageant: Chapter 13

1. Election of 1828; What political parties were involved? Who was Jackson with?
2. Spoils system
3. Tariff of 1828. Nicknames, supporters, opposition, effect. 
4. South Carolina Exposition
5. Tariff of 1832 and the "Nullies"
6. Columbia Convention 
7. Compromise Tariff of 1833
8. Trail of Tears
9. 5 civilized tribes
10. Indian Removal Act 
11. What issues did Jackson have with the Bank of the United States?
12. What was the Bank War? Who was involved?
13. Anti-Masonic Party
14. How did Jackson make sure the National Bank would collapse?
15. Wildcat Banks
16. Specie Circular 
17. Whigs, what did they believe?
18. Martin Van Buren 

Tuesday 10/8 World Civ 3rd and 4th Period

Enlightenment Page 171-176 (answer questions 1-3)
1. Identify terms and names page 176
2. Make a chart with all important figures listed.
3. Answer as it asks using all 3 quotes

page 172 Outline "the Philospohes Advocate Reason (5 points listed)
page 174 Copy Chart and answer two questions