The Short Answer Question AP U.S. History Revisions - APAC 2012

Short Answer: The Details 4 questions in 45 minutes 11.25 minutes per question Each question consists of three tasks Each task is worth one point, three points total per question AP U.S. History Revisions - APAC 2012

Short Answer: The Answer A thesis is not required!!! Read the questions carefully. What is it asking and what is it asking you to do? You need to write quality sentences that are concise and content-rich. You must write in complete sentences. Outlines or bullets are not acceptable. You of course need accurate evidence in support of your arguments. This requires economy in writing. Tough to do, but you’ll get better with practice. AP U.S. History Revisions - APAC 2012

Defining the Historical Thinking Skills Proficiencies defined across the three AP History courses: Thinking Skills Type Historical Thinking Skills Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidence Historical argumentation Appropriate use of relevant historical evidence Chronological Reasoning Historical causation Patterns of continuity and change over time Periodization Comparison and Contextualization Comparison Contextualization Historical Interpretation and Synthesis Interpretation Synthesis AP U.S. History Revisions - APAC 2012

Defining Course Themes Overarching “big ideas” that structure the course as a whole: Identity Work, Exchange and Technology Peopling Politics and Power America in the World Environment and Geography Ideas, Beliefs, and Culture Course Themes 7 AP U.S. History Revisions - APAC 2012 5

What historical thinking skills do you need for this question? Answer A and B A) Choose ONE of the following events listed below, and explain why your choice best represents the beginning of an American identity. Provide at least ONE piece of evidence to support your explanation. End of the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War) in 1763 Signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 Ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788 B) Contrast your choice against ONE of the other options, demonstrating why that option is not as good as your choice. What historical thinking skills do you need for this question? What themes are involved? Could you answer this in under 12 minutes? AP U.S. History Revisions - APAC 2012