Unit+19+-+Recent+American+History

In this final unit before the exam, we'll be looking at the Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan Administrations and the "Conservative" Era of the late 20th Century.

Class #1 - The Nixon Years - Monday, April 19th __**Prior to class, you should**__ 1. Read pg. 895-909 in your text book.

__**In Class Activities**__ 1. Brief Discussion - fears and concerns about the upcoming AP Exam 2. Reading Q&A 3. Discuss Nixon's policies (compare Nixon's inaugural address, seen [|here]with what Nixon accomplished in his domestic policies) 4. Discuss Nixon and foreign policy (detente, recognition of China, Vietnamization, etc.) 5. Discuss Nixon's legacy in light of Watergate

Class #2 - The Ford, Carter, and Reagan Years - Block D - April 20th, Block F - April 21st __**Prior to class, you should**__ 1. Finish reading Chapter 31

__**In Class Activities**__ 1. Reading Q&A 2. Discussion of the final three presidential administrations of this era 3. Look at America in 1988 - how far have we come?

Class #3 - "Mother of all Review Days" - Block D - April 21st, Block F - April 22nd Today will be dedicated to reviewing for your mock exam, which will take place in class, all of next week. Bring your questions! There will also be a brief multiple-choice quiz on Unit 19 today.

Please note that there is not a timeline due for this unit, nor are there any study guides that I am personally publishing. Bring your reading questions to class!