Welcome to Buschistory’s Topic Page–
A Complete Online Course in AP US History
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WOW! This history is good stuff!!! |
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This page is designed as a resource for summarizing my You
Tube Webinars and ITunes Podcasts in American History. The material on
this site conforms to the latest curriculum updates from the College
Board.
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AP
US History Topics Below is a complete set of topics, classroom materials and
You Tube videos for the entire course in American History. Brief content summaries describe the
focus of each topic. The companion
text for this site is Faragher’s Out of Many, however any US History textbook may be
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Topic 1 North America Before the
Europeans What was North
America like before the Europeans descended?
The notion of labeling the indigenous people with one title – Indians
- shows the mindset of the Europeans.
It is as ridiculous as stating that all Americans are alike regardless
of where they live or what their background is. You can predict how well that all went. Topic 2 -
From Empire to Independence It’s never a good idea to go back on your word – well King
George learned about that the hard way.
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 forbade the colonists from settling in
the Ohio Valley even though they fought the French for that very right. Regardless of George’s reasons (and he had
good ones) it was looked like a betrayal, and it started the road to
Revolution. Topic 3 - The Revolutionary War Why did the colonists win? The superior training and
resources of the British should have made it a slam dunk. Fighting for your home against an invading
army is a powerful motivator. Topic 4- The Constitution The Constitution is a bundle of compromises. Interpreting it today is problematic. What were the agreements in the original
Constitution that led to conflict? Topic 5 -
1 The Federalist Era This deals with the Federalist era 1789-1801 and the
administrations of Washington and Adams.
Hamiltonian economics leads to the creation of the banking system. Topic 5-2 Hamilton's Economic System Topic 6-1 The Virginia Dynasty Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. From Agrarianism to a Market Economy. The US transforms from a nation of farmers
to having a prospering international trade, and cementing its foreign policy
with the Monroe Doctrine. Topic 6-2 Pivotal Supreme Court Cases This presentation takes a look at a series of pivotal
Supreme court cases – Marbury, McCulloch, Gibbons, Dred Scott, Plessey, Schenck, Brown, and Miranda. Each of these set a precedent for the
guidance of future justices as they decided on a variety of cases. It is presented at the same time as The
Agrarian Republic in Ch. 9 Faragher – Out
of Many because Marbury occurs during the Jefferson presidency. Topic 7 Andrew Jackson 1
Andrew
Jackson 2 The Age of Jackson presentation begins with the Corrupt
Bargain and explains the main issues of the Jackson administration. Topics include the Bank War, Nullification,
Indian Removal, and the tremendous expansion of Federal Power under the pro
state’s rights President - Andrew Jackson.
This coincides with ch. 10 in Faragher’s Out of Many. Topic 8
THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH – A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP - 6 Presentations 1.
The South and Slavery - A
discussion 2.
The
South and Slavery Power Point 3.
The
South - Questions and Answers 5.
The
Industrial North Power Point 6.
The
North - Questions and Answers The North and South had a complex relationship of economic
interdependence and political opposition.
Both wanted to expand – but for different reasons. Both depended on cotton, therefore both
depended on slavery……except the North wouldn’t admit it. Topic 9
Jacksonian Reforms 3 Presentations The Common Man mystique of the Jackson era gave rise to a
whole series of reforms. Abolition,
Temperance, Women’s Rights, Education, The Asylum movement etc., all sought
to improve society. While the goal was
to improve society, Democracy was not a common goal. The fever of reform did however change
society and led to a new culture of activism. Topic 10
Westward Expansion Prior to the Civil War 10-1 An Overview 10-2 A
Power Point Presentation 10-3 Review
Quiz The US did not grow in a state by state manner. It actually grew in big pieces called
acquisitions. These presentations
explain the events. Topic
11-1 The Decade of Crisis Prior
to the Civil War Topic
11-2 Important People and Terms
of the 1850s Topic
11-3 Specific Events of the
1850's leading to the Civil War The 1850’s – also known by many as the Decade of Crisis –
we begin as a united nation with different points of view on state’s rights –
we end divided into two countries. A
series of events occurring during the 1850’s led to the secession of South
Carolina, leaving Abraham Lincoln wondering what to do about it. |
Topic 12-1 The
Civil War Topic
12-2 The
Civil War - Questions and Answers The Civil War lasted from 1861-1865 with more than 600,000
Americans dying. The primary goal was
preservation of the Union. Topic 13
–1 An Overview of
Reconstruction Topic 13-2
Questions and Answers
about Reconstruction The period after the Civil War from 1865-1877 is known as
the Reconstruction era. Some prefer to
use the word “Restoration” since the success of establishing Northern values
into Southern society was largely a failure.
Topic 14-1 Post Civil War Expansion
and Conquest Topic 14-2 Expansion and Conquest
Power Point With the passage of the Homestead Act and the Pacific
Railway Act in 1862 the fate of the west was settled. Topic 15 – Post Civil War
Industrialization
15-1 Post Civil War
Industrialization - Power Point and Discussion 15-2 Post Civil War
Industrialization - Analysis, Cause and Effect The
American Industrial Revolution.
Monopolies, Mass Production, Labor issues, Unions, Immigration all
characterized this period which ended with the US seeking overseas markets
and the beginning of US Imperialism Topic 16–1 Populism, Monetary Debate,
Spanish American War Topic 16-2 Power Point Overview Industrialization led to debates about Monetary Policy
(Gold and Silver) and the desire for new markets. Topic 17 –
Progressivism The attitude in America changed with the ascent of Theodore
Roosevelt after the assassination of William McKinley. The Republicans worst nightmare had come
true. Topic 18 –
World War I - There are two
presentations for World War I. 18-1 U.S. Involvement, the Home front, the Outcome Topic 19-1
The Economic and Social
Characteristics of the 1920s Topic 19-2 The Specific Causes of the
Great Depression After a “Roaring 20s” economy we’ll end up in the Great
Depression. Two videos here. I’ve done some experimentation and removed
myself from the camera during the Power Points – please let me know what you
think. Topic 20 - The Great Depression The failure of the Hoover administration’s efforts in
combating the Great Depression ushered in the era of FDR. One video this time, a bit on the longer
side. The video describes the efforts
of FDR to combat the Depression and the various programs of the New Deal. Significant challenges to the New Deal are
also discussed. Topic 21-1 World War II in Depth Topic 21-2
The Wartime
Conferences There
are two videos for this one. 21-1 is an
in-depth look at World War II from all perspectives. It includes the causes, strategies, and
outcomes of the war. 21-2 is an
in-depth look at the wartime conferences and how they influenced
international relations and impacted the war’s end. Also included is a set of review questions
and answers. Topic 22 The Cold War One long video here. The Cold War is followed chronologically
from 1945-1991. Key events are highlighted
and discussed (and yes, I did not mention the Moon Landing – sometimes I
forget too). I suggest that you
download the Topic 22 power point and follow along. Additional information is available in the
topic 22 folder. Topic 23 The
Civil Rights Movement One video
here. It details many key events of
the Civil Right’s movement. Check the Topic 23 folder and download the
accompanying materials. It may make sense
to add individual notes to the presentation as you choose. 23-2 Brady Johnson marched with Dr. King
on Bloody Sunday. See
Brady Johnson's interview - click here. Topic 24 The
1950s through JFK One video that
examines key social attitudes of the 1950’s and the impact of the Kennedy
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Topic 25 The
1960s and Lyndon Johnson One
Video. It highlights the Johnson
administration and the Vietnam War. Topic 26 –
The
Nixon Years: 1969-1974 Pres. Nixon goes down in history as the only US President
to resign from office. One video here detailing
the Nixon Administration Topic 27 The
Ford and Carter Years:1974-1981 One
video discusses the events of the Ford and Carter administrations. Topic 28 Reagan-Bush: 1981-1993 This
video examines the 12 years of the Reagan-Bush era from 1981-1993.
Reaganomics, the Gulf War, and the end of the Cold War are included. Topic 29 The Clinton
Years:1993-2001 This
video examines key events in the Clinton administration. The economic growth
of the 1990's led to four surplus budgets and low unemployment. Topic 30 The New Millennium The
turn of the
21st Century saw a disputed election, terrorist attacks and two wars. This
video traces the events of the first 8 years of the new Millennium. Topic 31 The Obama Administration Barack
Obama begins his presidency at the height of the Great Recession of
2008-09. Following the economic boom
and bust of the Bush administration, we trace his economic recovery
strategies and international policies.
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Additional Useful Links Click here for additional study
and review materials Feel free to use these materials as you
need Click here for a collection
of History Textbook study notes A Great Uncle Tom's
Cabin Site Tuskegee
Syphilis Experiment - An Ugly Story: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0762136.html
- An Excellent
teacher made site! |
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