AP European History

AP European History

Advanced Placement European History is a challenging course designed to be the equivalent of a freshman college Western Civilization survey course.  This course covers the history of Europe from the Renaissance to the reunification of Germany.  Students are expected to do a considerable amount of reading in both the major text and supplementary sources.  All areas of history are covered, including social, political, economic, intellectual, cultural, gender, and art history. 

Mastery of content is important, but of equal value are:

1. study and research skills
2. critical reading of primary and secondary sources
3. making historical analogies
4. using historical knowledge as a guide to present understanding and action

This course examines the development of European History since 1400 and focuses on the social, political, economic, intellectual, cultural, gender, and art history of people across Europe.  Students will research, analyze and evaluate events, themes, and issues that have influenced and impacted the development of Europe.

 

Curriculum:

1. Renaissance
2. Reformation and Religious Wars
3. Exploration and Scientific Revolution
4. Absolutism and Constitutionalism
5. Enlightenment and Ancient Regime
6. French Revolution and Napoleon
7. Old Labor v New Labor
8. Nationalism and Urbanization
9. Imperialism
10. World War I and Russian Revolution
11. Inter War to War
12. Cold War
13. Post War Europe

 

Assessment:

-Homework

-Tests

-Quizzes

-Webquests

-Collins Writings

-DBQ Writings

- Presentations

- Group and Individual Projects

-Class work and participation

 

Resources:

- A History of Western Society since 1300– Eleventh Edition by Mckay

-Bridge of Spies (film)

-Nearpod

-Google Classroom

-Newsella Articles

-Commonlit Articles

-Teacher Created Materials

-Various Websites