Writing AP US

Describe the development of Spanish rule over its territory in America. Conquer diseases ->presumed superiority Cortes/Pizarro Convert – religion was a major instrument missions established Colonize encomiendo Spanish gov’t regulated every detail Established Northern provinces – buffer (protection) lived beyond means 300 years

Peer Review Did they answer the question? Is there a clear thesis statement? Has the writer checked grammar and punctuation? Does the introduction provide background information for the reader? Are there sufficient transitions between related ideas? Did the writer introduce new material in the conclusion or switching subjects in the middle of a paragraph in the body? Has the writer used sufficient examples and detail to make his or her points clearly?

Stage 1 – APUSH Writing Brainstorm – List everything you know about relating to the topic What is the question really asking you??? Outline Thesis Supporting statements NO - I, WE, US

Multiple Choice 80 Questions 55 minutes 50% of score “3” = 60% correct

15 minutes – mandatory reading Free Response 1 DBQ, 2 essays 130 minutes 50% of overall score 15 minutes – mandatory reading Part A - DBQ (suggested 45 minutes) Parts B + C – Essays (suggested 70 minutes)

DBQ A – Attention Grabber R – Restate questions in own words T – Thesis – take a stance R – roadmap - three reasons why your thesis is right Paragraph 1 – will cover reason 1 Paragraph 2 – will cover reason 2 Paragraph 3 – will cover reason 3 Conclude – explain why relevant to today

Fear of unions brought on by Red Scare Laissez faire Pro-business presidents – promoted free enterprise by cutting taxes, reduced regulation of businesses Fear of unions brought on by Red Scare “Rising productivity but declining purchasing power” – profits were going into business growth and not into hands of employees Too high of tariffs Too much reliance on gold standard Public confidence was high Speculation too widespread Ag. overproduction Documents 10,1 Documents 7,9 Documents #1, 2,5,6,10

Essays – choose one from each B + C A – Attention Grabber R – Restate question in own words T – Thesis – take a stance R – roadmap - three reasons why your thesis is right