SUMMER ASSIGNMENT AP US HISTORY

AP US History
Summer Assignment:

Due on the first day of school: August 3, 2015

Read April Morning by Howard Fast:

·         This is a historical novel about the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775, the first battle of the American Revolution.

·         You must obtain your own copy of this book. It is available for sale on http://www.amazon.com or at local book stores like Half-Price Books. You may be able to find copies in the public library.

Summarize the book:

·         Write or type a summary for each section of the book:

o   The Afternoon

o   The Evening

o   The Night

o   The Morning

o   The Forenoon

o   The Midday

o   The Afternoon

o   The Evening

Reaction: Write or type at least 200 words answering the following question:

In what ways are you the same as the main character, Adam Cooper? In what ways are you different?

Map: Draw a map by hand representing the key events of the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

Additional Research: Life in Colonial America and the American Revolution

·         Write a list of six questions about things you want to learn about life in Colonial America and The American Revolution.

·         Do research to find the answers to your questions.

·         Write or type the answers to your questions.

·         Attach a list of sources you used to find the answers.