AP US history
Manhattan Center for Science and Math High School
280 Pleasant Avenue
New York, New York 10029
Tele # (212) 876-4639 – Fax # (212) 348-1167 J. David Jimenez, Principal Daniel Albetta, Assistant Principal
Mr. Musialik, Social Studies Department
Email: DMusialik@schools.nyc.gov
2014-2015 School Year
Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Advanced Placement United States History Course for the 2014-2015 school year. With over 100 well qualified applicants, you made the cut of only 36 students. You should be very proud of yourself. Prepare to immerse yourself in the great story that is U.S. History. As Mark Twain once wrote, “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t. Unfortunately, this class will only meet one period a day. Therefore, you are required to do readings and preparation over the summer (see below). Feel free to email me over the summer with any questions or concerns (I will be going away to Europe and Florida so be patient for a reply).
Summer Assignment: You will need a copy of Howard Zinn’s, A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - present
Directions:
1. Due on the first day of class: You are required to answer the questions for the assigned chapters.
2. Your response must be typed.
3. This is an individual assignment.
4. Your answers should be as detailed as the question requires AND you must cite the pages from which you draw your response.
Chapter 1 – “Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress”
1. According to Zinn, what is his main purpose for writing A People’s History of the United States?
2. Write down the five most important things Zinn says about Columbus and the two most important things Zinn says about the writing of history.
Chapter 2 – “Drawing the Color Line”
1. Why were Africans considered “better” slaves than
280 Pleasant Avenue
New York, New York 10029
Tele # (212) 876-4639 – Fax # (212) 348-1167 J. David Jimenez, Principal Daniel Albetta, Assistant Principal
Mr. Musialik, Social Studies Department
Email: DMusialik@schools.nyc.gov
2014-2015 School Year
Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Advanced Placement United States History Course for the 2014-2015 school year. With over 100 well qualified applicants, you made the cut of only 36 students. You should be very proud of yourself. Prepare to immerse yourself in the great story that is U.S. History. As Mark Twain once wrote, “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t. Unfortunately, this class will only meet one period a day. Therefore, you are required to do readings and preparation over the summer (see below). Feel free to email me over the summer with any questions or concerns (I will be going away to Europe and Florida so be patient for a reply).
Summer Assignment: You will need a copy of Howard Zinn’s, A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - present
Directions:
1. Due on the first day of class: You are required to answer the questions for the assigned chapters.
2. Your response must be typed.
3. This is an individual assignment.
4. Your answers should be as detailed as the question requires AND you must cite the pages from which you draw your response.
Chapter 1 – “Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress”
1. According to Zinn, what is his main purpose for writing A People’s History of the United States?
2. Write down the five most important things Zinn says about Columbus and the two most important things Zinn says about the writing of history.
Chapter 2 – “Drawing the Color Line”
1. Why were Africans considered “better” slaves than