The Making of Modern America (Part 1): 1945-1975

Culminating Assessment:

1. The students will take a 40 question multiple choice and essay test based upon released AP exam questions.
2. Working in groups the students will create a multimedia presentation based upon the Billy Joel song "We Didn't Start the Fire." Each group will examine a particular decade (also incorporating events and individuals not included in the song) and write an additional verse updating the song to the present.