2016-17 APUSH Summer Homework

Attached is a link that will explain the summer homework for Advanced Placement United States History with Mr. Dickson.  Please have your work ready for the first day of class.  If you have any questions, please call or text Mr. Dickson at 360-201-5218.Summer Homework Page
Charles Mann "1491" Article  1491
Howard Zinn People's History of the USA  read ch 1   People's History of the USA

Optional Summer Reading & Viewing List

Reading List for 2016-17 APUSH students who wish some direction on reading or viewing.

Review Terms

This is a nice list of review terms taken straight from the College Board Concept Outline.
Terms by Period

Great Review Document

This is from a very successful APUSH teacher who has picked out main themes that frequently emerge on the test.  Very helpful Concept Themes!  Concept Outlines Periods1-9

Presidents Powerpoint

I found this powerpoint today.  If I had it before, I would have posted to help for your pukes......oh well, this might be a good review.Presidents Powerpoint- Good Review

Here are some websites that I would consider using for review.  I am sure you will be able to uncover a ton more if you look:

Study Blue Flashcards  some people have found answering actual AP questions better use of their time than trivia.  Jus sayin'.......

Presidential Review-  from a legendary AP teacher in SoCal....Puke assignment on Steriods!

History Terms- from the same legendary SoCal teacher

Visual Literacy Powerpoint-  How many of these historic figures do you know by their picture?

Crash Course US History- John Green-  Really quick and lively 10-15min segments review lecture

APUSH Student Advice

When asked to advise future APUSH students, here are a list of unedited responses by one class:
Student Advice