September !5, 1963
Members of the Ku Klux Klan bombed the predominantly African American 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four girls.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-15
Thursday, September 11, 2025
This Day In History
September 14, 1847
Mexico City captured by U.S. forces
U.S. General Winfield Scott's advance on Mexico City was marked by an unbroken series of victories that culminated this day in 1847, when he entered Mexico City and ended the military phase of the Mexican-American War.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-14
Shoot for a 4
If you are serious about passing the APUSH Exam on May 8, 2026 LEARN and MEMORIZE the APUSH Writing Rubrics. This week we watched Heimler's video about the Document Based Question. He breaks it down so well! If you have not taken notes over the video you can watch it here, and you will turn it in on Friday the 19th.
The DBQ is out of 7 points. If you want to pass shoot for a 4/7. If you want to make a 4 or 5 make a 6 or 7 on the DBQ. If you are overwhelmed that is ok! We will be practicing these skills all year.
It will feel like you are writing like this - fast and furious. But College Board knows you have an hour to write. So they are expecting a rough draft!
DBQ Rubric - 7 Points
Thesis - 1 Point
Context - 1 Point
Evidence - 3 Points
-Describe 3 Documents - 1 Point
- Summarize 4 Documents - 2 Points
- Evidence Beyond Documents - 1 Point
Analysis - 2 Points
- HIPP 2 Documents - 1 Point
- Complexity - 1 Point
This Day In History
September 13, 1598
Philip III crowned king of Spain and Portugal
King Philip III of Spain (Philip II of Portugal), crowned on this day in 1598, was virtuous in his private affairs but indifferent as a ruler and extravagant in his spending, exacerbating Spain's growing economic problems.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-13
This Day In History
September 12, 1940
In Montignac, France, four teenage boys found the Lascaux cave, which contains one of the most outstanding displays of prehistoric art ever discovered.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-12
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
This Day In History
September 11, 2001
World Trade Center and Pentagon attacked by terrorists
On this day in 2001, 19 militants associated with the terrorist group al-Qaeda hijacked four planes in the United States, crashing three into buildings (the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania) and killing some 3,000 people.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-11
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
We Will NEVER Forget!
24 years ago the unthinkable happened on 9/11/2001. America was attacked by the Taliban and Osma Bin Lade. The Twin Towers in NYC, the Pentagon in D.C., and they wanted to attack the White House, but the passengers of that plane took control and crashed the plane.
There is SO MUCH to know about 9/11, but for AP US History you need to know 9/11 started the War on Terror, and so much changed in America. Congress passed the Patriot Act allowing much to happen in America! Here is a documentary made about the Patriot Act called Foreweigh 9/11
Below is the trailer for a moment that was America's first response to 9/11.
Jon Stewart a famous comedian used his position to help the first responders of 9/11 18 years later. He testified infront of Congress about their needs. We do not have time in class to watch it - so please watch here!
He had a response on Stephen Colbert. So funny, and he has the best argument:
Who ever took this photo is brilliant!
This Day In History
September 10, 1608
John Smith chosen president of Jamestown
Having survived capture by Indians (reputedly through the efforts of Pocahontas, a chief's daughter), John Smith became president of Jamestown colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America, this day in 1608.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-10
Saturday, September 6, 2025
This Day In History
September 7, 1996
American rapper and actor Tupac Shakur, one of the leading names in 1990s gangsta rap, was shot in Las Vegas. He died six days later.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-7
One of my favorite movies with Tupac:
This Day In History
England sold out of flowers
My fave pic of her hugging her kids
September 6, 1997
About a week after her death in a car accident, a funeral was held for Princess Diana, and an estimated 2.5 billion watched the televised ceremony, which included a performance by Elton John.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-6
This Day In History
September 5, 1793
The Reign of Terror began as harsh measures were undertaken against those suspected of being enemies of the French Revolution (nobles, priests, and hoarders); in Paris a wave of executions followed.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-5
How Bad Do You Want It?
I WANT you to PASS the APUSH Exam, and you CAN!!!! I believe in you! To pass this test, you need two things:
1, a teacher who cares, and you got that! I am going to bring my A game every day!
2, you must study outside this classroom. I wish you could just come in here and listen, but that is not enough.
So how bad do you want it? How hard are you willing to work?
Get a prep book. The favorite is AMSCO, but they are all fantastic! Can you read for five minutes a day? I would say yes.
Watch a video. Read an article online. You got this!
Watch this Video below:
This Day In History
September 4, 1781
Los Angeles founded
On this day in 1781, Spanish settlers laid claim to what became Los Angeles, now the second most populous U.S. city and the home to Hollywood, whose name is synonymous with the American motion-picture industry.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-4
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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