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Welcome to my APUSH Review page! The AP US History exam is a complex exam that tests students' content knowledge as well as their command of historical thinking skills. Preparation for this exam is key both in terms of both reviewing content and understanding the mechanics of the exam.
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The AP US History Exam
The APUSH exam is divided into four parts: multiple choice, short answer (SAQs), document-based question (DBQ) and long essay question (LEQ).
The multiple choice section will account for 40% of your exam score. You will have 55 minutes to answer 55 stimulus-based questions. For some tips for conquering the APUSH multiple choice questions, check out my guide to AP history multiple choice questions:
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The short answer (SAQ) section will account for 20% of your exam score. You will have 50 minutes to answer 4 short answer questions that are each divided into 2-3 distinct tasks. Check out my guide for the APUSH SAQ section:
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On the essay portion of the AP US History exam, you will have 90 minutes to write two essays:
The document-based question (DBQ) is the second most important part of the APUSH exam, weighing in at 25% of your total score. You will be given seven documents to analyze and will be expected to write a thesis-driven essay using evidence from the documents and your knowledge of US History.
The DBQ is graded based on a seven point rubric that I explain in detail in my video series on the APUSH DBQ: |
The long essay question (LEQ) section will account for 15% of your exam score. You will have a choice between two questions that address the same historical thinking skill.
The LEQ is graded based on a six point rubric with slightly different criteria depending on the thinking skill.
My fellow APUSH teacher, Daniel Jocz, explains the rubric in this video: |
APUSH Period Reviews |
I think that labeling historical periods with a number is diabolical, but when in Rome...
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Meet Our Contributors |
Many thanks to the teachers whose work has made this review experience possible!
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Keith Hughes
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Daniel Jocz
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Timothy Betts
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Tom Richey
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1. Encounter, Exploration, and Early Settlement |
The so called APUSH Period 1
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Native American Cultures (1491-1607)The new APUSH exam places greater emphasis than before on the period before the settlement of Jamestown. My lecture on Native American cultures is helpful in examining the cultures of the major tribal groups that dominated North America prior to European settlement.
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Colonial Encounters SeriesI've posted video lectures on New Spain, New France, New Netherland, and the Thirteen colonies for students seeking to review the history of the earliest European settlements in North America.
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2. Colonial America (1607-1754) |
The so called APUSH Period 2
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The period from 1607-1754 focuses primarily on the development of the Thirteen Colonies. Check out my review of the Thirteen Colonies, a period summary from Jocz Productions, and a short introduction to Deism, the religion of the Enlightenment.
Period Summary by JoczProductions |
Colonial Society and EconomyI break down the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies and HipHughes explains the Triangular Trade!
Religious and Intellectual Movements
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3. American Revolution & Early National America |
The so called APUSH Period 3
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The so-called APUSH Period 3 encompasses a period of nearly fifty years in which Americans resisted British taxation policies, won their independence, and created a new nation. Here are some videos that may be helpful while reviewing.
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4. The Age of Jefferson and Jackson (1800-1848) |
The so called APUSH Period 4
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The so called APUSH Period 4 encompasses several decades between the election of Thomas Jefferson as president in 1800 through the Age of Jackson and antebellum reform.
There is A LOT of material here and for students preparing for the exam, here are a few snapshots that will help students get a feel for the key events of the so called Period 4. |
The Jefferson YearsThese video lectures by HipHughes (and one VINTAGE lecture by me) highlight some of the key events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency: the Election of 1800, the Marshall Court, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Foreign Relations (1800-1848)These video lectures on Jefferson's Embargo (Tom Richey), the War of 1812 (HipHughes), and the Monroe Doctrine (JoczProductions) highlight the key foreign policy landmarks of the so called Period 4.
The Missouri CompromiseThe Missouri Compromise was a key turning point in US History since it marks the first time that the expansion of slavery was debated as a contentious issue in Congress. My two part lecture, as well as a collaborative rap video that I did with MrBettsClass, will be helpful in understanding the politics behind the Missouri Compromise as well as Jefferson's reaction to the debate and his bleak forecast for the young nation's future.
Andrew Jackson and the Second Party SystemThese videos on Jacksonian Democracy, the Second Party System, and the Nullification Crisis address the major political controversies of the Jacksonian period.
Antebellum ReformThese videos will give you a brief introduction to antebellum reform movements, including the Second Great Awakening, abolitionism, and the Seneca Falls Convention.
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5. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1844-1877) |
The so called APUSH Period 5
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The Civil War and Reconstruction represents the halfway point of the AP US History course. I have collected resources that will help students review the causes of the Civil War, the key events and turning points of the Civil War, and the Reconstruction years.
Causes of the Civil WarI have created an outline with notes on various causes of the Civil War that have been advanced by historians over the years.
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The Road to Civil WarJocz Productions, HipHughes, and I go into some of the events leading to the Civil War.
The Civil WarHipHughes and I explain three of the highlights of the Civil War: the election of 1860, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address.
ReconstructionTo get a great review of Reconstruction, check out these videos by my friend, HipHughes!
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6. The Gilded Age (1865-1898) |
The so called APUSH Period 6
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The so called period 6 largely addresses the rise of American industry.
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The Rise of American IndustryHere are a few short videos on the rise of American industry:
The Populist MovementCheck out these videos on Populism and the 1896 election by HipHughes!
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7. The Early 20th Century (1890-1945) |
The so called APUSH Period 7
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I have divided review videos for this period into domestic policy (Progressive Era, 1920s, Great Depression) and foreign policy (Imperialism, World War I, Interwar Period, WWII).
Domestic PolicyThe Progressive Era
Twenties and Depression
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Foreign PolicyImperialism and WWI
Interwar Foreign Policy
World War II
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8. The Cold War Era (1945-1980) |
The so called APUSH Period 8
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Here is a link to some notes that I made for the so called Period 8 that includes most of the major topics.
The notes will open in Google Drive.
My video on Richard Nixon's foreign policy includes an overview of Nixon's career, Cold War policy, and Nixon's approach to the Vietnam War. Nixon's foreign policy was dominated by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's employment of the philosophy of realpolitik.
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Check out this 15 minute review of the so called Period 8 in its entirety by JoczProductions!
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9. Contemporary America (1980-Present) |
The so called APUSH Period 9
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Here is a link to some notes that I made for the so called Period 9 that includes most of the major topics.
The Notes will open in Google Drive.
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Check out this helpful review from 1980-1992 from JoczProductions!
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APUSH Review YouTube PlaylistI've recorded several review lectures to help APUSH students prepare for their exams. I plan to record several more lectures during the 2015-2016 academic year.
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APUSH Notes and Study GuidesHere are a few documents with notes that I've made during online tutoring sessions that address both exam content and test taking tips:
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