AP United States History Period 3: Birth of America (1754-1800)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, texts, debates, activities, and analytical frameworks identified in the AP United States History Period 3 schedule and review notes.

Period 3 (1754-1800)

The AP United States History unit titled "Birth of America," covering the years 1754 through 1800.

Problems and Proposals of the British Crown

A class activity conducted during the lecture and discussion on Taxes (1-5).

Henretta (Blue Book)

The textbook assigned for readings covering Chapter 6, Chapters 7-8, and Chapters 9-10.

Point of No Return: American Revolution

A class activity completed during the lecture and discussion on Moving Toward Revolution (6-13).

Plain Truth

One of two Loyalist sources analyzed during the class activity "Mini Debate: A Justified Revolution?".

True Interest of America Impartially Stated

One of two Loyalist sources analyzed during the class activity "Mini Debate: A Justified Revolution?".

Common Sense

One of two Patriot sources analyzed during the class activity "Mini Debate: A Justified Revolution?".

Declaration of Independence

A Patriot source studied in the mini-debate on the American Revolution and the subject of a dedicated primary source analysis.

Four Myths of the American Revolution

A text or discussion resource authored "By a probably British Author" used when discussing how colonists defeated the mightiest military in the world.

SAQ

An abbreviation for Short Answer Question, which students learn to write and practice following the Chapter 6 Quiz.

Articles of Confederation

The topic of lecture and discussion (21-24) preceding preparation for the Constitutional Convention Simulation.

Constitutional Convention Simulation (Day 2)

A simulation session focused on the debate topics of Representation, Power of the Government, and Power of the People.

Constitutional Convention Simulation (Day 3)

A simulation session focused on the debate topics of the Bill of Rights and Slavery.

Bill of Rights

One of the specific debate topics addressed during Day 3 of the Constitutional Convention simulation alongside slavery.

The Constitution (25-32)

The lecture and discussion topic scheduled following Day 3 of the Constitutional Convention simulation.

Whiskey Rebellion

A historical crisis during George Washington's presidency examined in the class activity "Solve a Crisis: Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion."

George Washington

The president whose administration faced the Whiskey Rebellion, whose presidency was evaluated in class, and whose Farewell Address was analyzed.

John Adams

The president whose presidency was graded alongside George Washington's in the activity "Grading Washington’s and Adam’s Presidencies."

Washington’s Farewell Address

A primary source analyzed during the study of the beginning of the United States under George Washington.

APUSH Exam Review Focus

The analytical framework instructing students to study Period 3 terms by focusing on causes and effects, significance and impact, and continuity and change over time.