Lesson 18: Democracy in America LEQ
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be given one hour to respond to a Long Essay Question from an earlier AP Exam.
The Jacksonian Period (1824-1848) has been celebrated as the era of the "common man." To what extent did the period live up to its characterization? Consider TWO of the following in your response.
Economic development
Politics
Reform movements
Same as first lesson
HS.SS.3B - 3B. Analyze how historical contexts and enduring themes shaped and continue to shape people’s perspectives.
Students will practice the LEQ from the AP exam. The question is at a DOK of 3-4.
Students will be given the question several days before writing the essay.
Students will be assessed based on the AP LEQ Rubric.