PRE-AP WORLD HISTORYSUMMER ASSIGNMENT

I. Must Know VocabularyFor each term on the Must Know vocabulary list, give the definition, draw a picture, and use the word correctly in a sentence. See the example below:

Definition Picture SentenceEpidemic - a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Spanish exploration and conquest of the Americas caused widespread epidemics among the Native American population.

Be prepared for a vocabulary test the first week of school!!!II. Read the HIPPOS handout and complete a HIPPOS analysis of the six documents

provided.

HIPPAn important historical skill that you will be expected to master this year is the ability to analyze historical documents. To do this, we will use the HIPPOS acronym.

H – Historical Context

What do you know was going on at the time that can help you betterunderstand this document? What does the document tell you about thistime period?

I – Intended Audience

To whom is this document addressed? How does the audience influencewhat the author has to say?

P – Point of View

What is the author’s point of view? Is there any bias present?

P – Purpose

What is the author trying to accomplish?

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Pre-AP World History Terms

SAMPLE HIPP

“The First Vote” 1867

Historical Context

This cartoon was published in 1867, during Reconstruction. Due to the 15th Amendment, African American males were allowed to vote (suffrage).

Intended Audience

The American public, African American men

Point of View

Positive view of African American suffrage.

Purpose

Encourage black men to exercise their right to vote