REACH “LEW” Session #2. 3/7/2009

1. REACH “LEW” Session #2. 3/7/2009 • Mr. Murphy • Session focus: • Thematic Essays (FRQ’s) on the AP Exam • Class structure: • Here are the primary focal points of this session:

2. AP Review • My Review Page:

3. REACH “LEW” Session #2. 3/7/2009 • Please turn off all cell phones • Thank You! • AP Exam on May 8th, 2009 • 12:00 – 3:15 • We have more than two months remaining. • Here are some review tips for you to consider in the coming weeks:

4. REACH “LEW” Session #2. 3/7/2009 • Overview of the Thematic essay • Thematic Review: A look at the 19th Century • Primary Themes • Critical Chronological Turning points • “Robot” and “PERSIA” Two ways to look at the analysis of the Thematic Essay • Practice on Thematic Essay Analysis • Composing the introduction

5. Constructing an AP Thematic Essay • Thematic Essays will rely heavily on a few basic building blocks: • There will be a central issue that is tied to a historical movement, person, event, trend, revolution, war treaty…(well, you get the picture) • They are not looking for you to write as much as you can about the Reformation, for example, though you clearly will have to provide information concerning the topic presented.

6. Constructing an AP Thematic Essay • Your strength will be in your ability to provide not only information on the topic, but your ability to • Assess • Evaluate • Comment on • Find the significance of • The topic…

7. PERSIA Elaboration • POLITICAL • Leadership • Military • Types of rule/government • Wars • Treaties • Participation (Parliament, Diet, etc.) • Territorial expansion

8. PERSIA Elaboration • ECONOMIC • Trade • Money/barter • Products • Banking • Jobs, work • Standard of living; gap between rich and poor • Taxes • Technology/inventions

9. PERSIA Elaboration • RELIGIOUS • Religion/gods/worship • Religious culture/customs • Religious acts by leaders • Religious minorities & responses

10. PERSIA Elaboration • SOCIAL • Gender roles • Family; children • Education • Leisure • Customs • Disease

11. PERSIA Elaboration • INTELLECTUAL • Philosophy • Science • Literature • Attitudes, especially toward institutions • ARTISTIC • Characteristics of art and architecture • Reflection of the era

12. The 19th century • Let’s take a look at a critical century in the Western European History: the ninteenth century • Here is a quick and seemingly obvious hint: • Any time you see a century referred to on the exam, always convert it to the “hundreds” • It sounds simple, but can make a world of difference at times.

13. 19th Century Themes: • Lets take a look at some of the critical theme that shaped the 19th century. • Remember as you write, try and think about how you might be able to wrote about a particular theme. • What do you remember? • Are there key events that apply? • Does the theme represent s critical turning point or change? • Can you assess the importance of this theme?

14. Conservatism Characteristics: 1815 – 1830 • Strong Landed Aristocracy • Influence of the Church • Monarchies in Power • Family Dynasties • Anti-Constitution • Anti-Nationalist

16. Liberalism Characteristics 1815 - 1830 • Limit Arbitrary Power • Govt. as consent of the Governed • Representative assemblies • Constitutions • Protect Property of Individuals

18. Nationalism Characteristics 1815 - 1848 • Popular Sovereignty • National Identity: Language/History • Ethnic Sovereignty • Opposition to Dynasties • Folk Culture • Self-Determination

20. Characteristics of Romanticism • Imagination • Impact of Nature on Man • Mysticism • God found in Nature • Emotion • Folk Culture

22. Characteristics of the First Industrial Revolution • Driven by agricultural innovation and population rise • Critical inventions change methods of manufacture and labor sources • Britain is advantaged in many areas; will lead the rest of Europe

24. Characteristics of Utopian Socialism • Govt. to administer Wealth and Property St. Simon • Create Ideal Work Environments Robert Owen • Re-create communities on agrarian standards Fourier

26. History of Marxism: “Scientific Socialism” • Was a response to the “separation ideology” of Utopian Socialists • Influenced heavily by Hegel; Thesis; Antithesis; Synthesis • All prior history and conflict is tied to economic inequities

28. Characteristics of the Second Industrial Revolution • Driven by “New Industries” – Steel, Chemicals Oil • Electricity is the new power source • Railways, Automobiles create demand for materials and drive business

30. Characteristics of the New Age of Imperialism • Differs greatly from previous colonial eras in both motivation and execution • Issues of Nationalism, Social Darwinism, Industrial Imperatives and Military motives prevail • Settlement is less of an issue than access to Raw Materials and Cheap labor

32. Key Dates: 1815 • Big Concepts • Attempt to re-establish the conservative order/Ancien Regime – avoid any more turmoil • Beginning of Liberal Political thought, • Nationalism in the German States begins to identify common heritage/language and history • Romanticism in Literature, Art serves as a contrast to Enlightenment Rationalism

34. Key Dates: 1830 • Big Concepts: • Liberal Challenges to the Conservative order fall largely short of their goals • Nationalism takes root in both Greece and Serbia, a pre-cursor to the Balkan Crisis • Decembrist Revolt in Russia the first real challenge to Tsarist control, shows the impact of Napoleonic Code

36. Key Dates: 1832 • Big Concepts: • England is beginning to address the needs of a growing industrial working class, child labor and the growth of the middle class. • The Formation of the German Zollverein shows the impact of napoleon and the desire to compete with the West. • We see the formative stages of a growing Irish Nationalist movement

38. Key Dates: 1848 • Big Concepts: • 1848 shows the near European wide conflict between the forces of Liberalism and Conservatism • To a large degree, despite temporary gains, liberal politics fails to overthrow the conservative regime • A key shit is that nationalist movements will now shift from issues of constitutions and representative govts. To those of militarism and national identity

40. Key Dates: 1871 • Big Concepts: • Germany is unified, and will determine the balance of power in Europe for the next 70 yrs. • Britain is wavering between the Conservative ministries of Disraeli and the liberal rule of Gladstone. • Austria is entering a period of time where they are struggling to exist in an increasingly nationalist Europe

42. Key Dates: 1884-5 • Big Concepts • The New Age of Imperialism will subjugate peoples on Africa and Asia • Alliances in central Europe begin the March to WWI • The Home Rule issue in Ireland continues to dig at the British

44. Tips for thematic Essays: “ROBOT” • Read the question • Organize • Brainstorm • Outline • Thesis

45. “ROBOT” • Read the Question: • Decide exactly what the question is asking you to do • Focus on key words that provide direction and focus • Remember, you are graded on your ability to answer all parts of the question

46. “ROBOT” • Organize • Here, you have to consider what type of question it is: • Compare/contrast • Change over time • Cause and Effect • Type will determine the steps necessary

47. “ROBOT” • Brainstorm: • Can you place the topic in its historical context? • What are the component parts that oyou have to answer • Can you make three key points, with supporting details?

48. “ROBOT” • Organize • Here you are to use your graphic organizers • T-charts • Venn Diagrams • You are not composing the essay yet, you are visualizing your key steps

49. “ROBOT” • Thesis • Properly done, your thesis will drive the rest of your essay • The thesis should address the overall theme • It should reflect the fact that you understand all facets of the question (trigger words) • And, it should address, briefly, three specific tasks that you intend to address

50. ROBOT • The Most common types of FRQ’s (Free Response Questions) are • One’s that require Analysis/Assessment • Compare and Contrast • Changes over Time • Describe and Discuss