APUSH Period 1 & 2 Review

Students reviewing for the APUSH exam will find these resources helpful for reviewing Period 1 and 2. These periods focus on Native American cultures, early European colonization and interactions with Native Americans, and the Thirteen Colonies (particularly in knowing the major characteristics of each colonial region).

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Native American Cultures

APUSH Key Concept 1.1

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. The material in this video addresses APUSH Key Concept 1.1.

Early American Colonization

APUSH Key Concept 1.3

The AP US History exam requires students to be familiar with the early colonization of the Americas by the Spanish, French, Dutch, and English. The video lectures on New Spain, New France, New Netherland, and the early English colonies will all be helpful in summarizing, comparing, and contrasting the motives and actions of the colonial powers and the Indians they encountered.

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The Thirteen Colonies

APUSH Key Concept 2.1

The introductory lecture will be helpful in understanding the key characteristics of the Thirteen Colonies and how to compare and contrast the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. The additional lectures on the Virginia Colony and religious freedom in Colonial New England will be helpful in reviewing the details about political, economic, and social life in the Virginia and New England Colonies.