Period 6 - Paper 3 Outlines

I received a few outlines. Here they are:

• Explain why liberalism had become discredited in Latin Americas by the 1930s. Answer with reference to one country of the region. (2005) - S. Hazel

• Assess the main obstacles faced by American countries in order to achieve full implementation of NAFTA.- A. Donnelly & W. Nosair

One student mistakenly sent me their timeline entry instead of their outline.

Sample AP Exam Question

Fiscal policy and monetary policy are two tools used by the federal government to influence the United States economy. The executive and legislative branches share the responsibility of setting fiscal policy. The Federal Reserve Board has the primary role of setting monetary policy.

(a) Define fiscal policy.
(b) Describe one significant way the executive branch influences fiscal policy.
(c) Describe one significant way the legislative branch influences fiscal policy.
(d) Define monetary policy.
(e) Explain two reasons why the Federal Reserve Board is given independence in establishing monetary policy.

You have 25 minutes to answer all parts of this question. Your response will be counted as a quiz grade. Any talking or sharing of answers will result in a zero.

Period 1 - Paper 3 Outlines

Links to Paper 3 presentations:

• Explain why liberalism had become discredited in Latin Americas by the 1930s. Answer with reference to one country of the region. (2005)
• Analyze the main political and economic developments in either Canada or in one country in mainland Latin America during the period 1960 to 1990.
• Analyse the aims and impact of the NAFTA agreements. (2008)

• Assess the domestic (internal) programme and policies of one populist leader of Latin America in the period 1900 to 1955. (2001)
• Analyze the aims and achievements of one populist leader in Latin America in the first half of the twentieth century. (2005)
• With reference to one state in either the Caribbean or mainland Latin America, assess the advantages and disadvantages of foreign investment in that state during the first half of the twentieth century (2001)
• Assess the main obstacles faced by American countries in order to achieve full implementation of NAFTA

Periods 1 and 6 - Mexican Timeline Assignment

You now have an assignment for your entry on the Mexican Timeline. On Monday, you are expected to turn in your entry on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. It should contain:

• The title of your entry in LARGE PRINT
• A visual related to your entry that is at least 3"x3" in size.
• A summary (written neatly or typed) of your entry that includes key information and explanation of its significance to Mexico's History

There is thick cardstock available on the east countertop of the classroom that you may use for your final draft. Please don't waste it. It's expensive and if you haven't noticed we're in the middle of the next Great Depression.

Your submission will be given a grade on a 10-point scale reflecting how well it met the assignment requirements. This grade will be recorded as a homework grade (remember that these grades are rare).

6th Period Assignments
Kate - I.M.F. Intervention
Lina - Huerta
Janese - 3Years War

AP Gov Links

• O.M.B.'s FY '09 Budget
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In the News...

• Governor Blagojevich (D-IL) has been arrested by the FBI. (transcript of the report available here)
  
• Senators Dodd and Shelby appeared on the Newshour last night to explain the progress that has been made on the auto industry bailout plan.
• The NYTimes has interesting story on the pay for auto workers working for the "Big 3" American firms versus Japanese firms.
  

HoA - Period 6: Mexican Presidents

For Alice's post on Miguel de la Madrid, click here.

AP Gov - Bush's FY '09 Discretionary Budget

This is a great graphical representation of President Bush's proposed budget for FY '09. It only contains discretionary spending, which means that it doesn't include mandatory spending (spending required by law). It's best viewed full-screen.

HoA - Mexican Presidents Since Cárdenas

HoA - Paper 3 Questions (Assignment for 1st period)

With your partners, prepare an outline to answer one of the following real Paper 3 questions. On Thursday, you will share your answers with the class.

1. Analyse the aims and impact of the NAFTA agreements. (2008)
2. Explain why liberalism had become discredited in Latin Americas by the 1930s. Answer with reference to one country of the region. (2005)
3. Analyse the aims and achievements of one populist leader in Latin America in the first half of the twentieth century. (2005)
4. Assess the main obstacles faced by American countries in order to achieve full implementation of two of the following: Pacto Andino; NAFTA; Mercosur. (2005)
5. Assess the domestic (internal) programme and policies of one populist leader of Latin America in the period 1900 to 1955. (2001)
6. With reference to one state in either the Caribbean or mainland Latin America, assess the advantages and disadvantages of foreign investment in that state during the first half of the twentieth century (2001)
7. Analyse the main political and economic developments in either Canada or in one country in mainland Latin America during the period 1960 to 1990. (2001)

Please email me a copy of your outline by Thursday morning, so we may view the outline on the SmartBoard: jeffrey_mccarthy@apsva.us or mccarthyroom3011@gmail.com