View the recordings from this 2021 History School course, led by Kevin Cline. This content is intended for high school students.
AP US Government and Politics | History School (2021)
About the Course
The AP US Government and Politics test requires substantial knowledge of nine documents foundational to American government. This course provided an in-depth study and discussion of those nine documents. Each class focused on one or two documents and examined their background, their message, and the impact of each on American history and government. In addition, the course discussed how these documents might be used on the AP exam.
Topics Covered
- June 30, 2021: The Declaration of Independence
- July 7, 2021: The Articles of Confederation
- July 21, 2021: The US Constitution
- July 28, 2021: Brutus I v. Federalist 10
- August 4, 2021: Federalist 51, 70, 78
- August 11, 2021: Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Class 1
The Declaration of Independence
Recorded June 30, 2021
Class 2
The Articles of Confederation
Recorded July 7, 2021
Class 3
The US Constitution
Recorded July 21, 2021
Class 4
Brutus I v. Federalist 10
Recorded July 28, 2021
Class 5
Federalist 51, 70, 78
Recorded August 4, 2021
Class 6
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Recorded August 11, 2021
About the Teacher
Kevin Cline teaches United States History and Government at Frankton High School in Frankton, Indiana. In 2016 he was named the National History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute, and in 2012 he was a recipient of the American Civic Education Teaching Award from the Center for Civic Education. Mr. Cline serves as a master teacher for the Gilder Lehrman Institute and is involved with the National Center for History Education and the National History Club. Mr. Cline’s passions in teaching include fostering active citizenship and lifting up student voices.