Soundtrack for America ProjectAP US History You will be creating a 10 track soundtrack consisting of songs that define certain periods of American History.–You are to choose

10 time periods

from the ones listed below. Only one song is allowedper time period. Your song can either be symbolic or be a period piece that encapsulatesthe mood or events of the times.

YOU MAY NOT USE SONGS CONTAININGINAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE, SO DON’T ASK!

Their use will result in point loss andwill affect your grade.

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Examples: “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” – The Animals(represents the sentiment of many soldiers during the Vietnam War)

“Over There” – Billy Murray(popular song during World War I)–You will be designing a booklet to accompany your CD. Each song will be given one 8.5” x11” page. For each song you must include:

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Artist and Song Title

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Lyrics to each song chosen

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thorough

explanation of how your song choice represents the time period. Bespecific in your explanation and be sure to include key ID Terms.

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THE SONGS LIST MUST BE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!

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A unique piece of cover art. You may design it digitally or use your freehandtalents. Regardless, it must symbolize America in some way.–

You do not have to burn the CD

. It is not required. However, for extra credit, you mayburn a CD sampler of your soundtrack. You will get one grade for burning the CD(minimum four songs).

Time Periods

: You may choose any significant events during these time periods.

1492-16071608-17741775-17881789-18601861-18971898-19191920-19281929-19411941-19601961-19741975-19881988-20012001-present

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