3/24 AP World History

We will write a DBQ next class and students need to read the first half of chapter 22 pages 629-640.

3/20 AP World History

We went over the American, French and Haitian Revolutions today in class.  For homework the students need to compare the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen to the American Declaration of Independence. Also just a heads up we will be writing a DBQ in class on Monday.  Students may want to brush up on how to write a DBQ.

3/14 AP World

Students need to read pages 300-318 and complete the chapter 21 chart before class on Tuesday, the chart is a homework grade.  By Thursday all of chapter 21 must be read. Possible reading quiz on pages 600-618 on Tuesday or all of chapter 21 on Thursday. 

AP World History Thesis Prompts

Compare one or more of the land based empires in Chapter 19 with one or more of the maritime empires you have studied. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a land empire as opposed to a maritime empire? Three similarities and three differences need to be included in your thesis.




Compare the administrative structure of either the Russian or Qing Empire to that of either the Ottoman or Mughal Empire. Three similarities and three differences need to be included in your thesis.



CCOT- Europe’s influence on the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1800. Be sure to include, social, economic, and political factors.



CCOT- China’s influence on European civilization from 1500 to 1800. Be sure to include social, economic, and political factors.

AP World History

Your test on Chapters 19 and 20 is Friday 3/14

3/6 AP World History

We took notes on Chapter 20 today.  The CCOT essay was postponed until Monday.  Students need to read ALL of chapter 20 before next class.  They should expect a reading quiz next class in addition to the essay. 

2/28 AP World

Students need to read chapter 20 and bring a list of CCOT of China (Ming/Qing) from 1368-1796, they should use chapters 12 and 20.  Be ready to write a CCOT essay in class on Thursday 3/6.