Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1.0
Grades: 11-12 (Fulfills the requirement for US History)
Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) provides students with an intensive survey of American history, from exploration and colonization to the 21st Century. This is a demanding course that goes beyond the memorization of facts to the interpretation and analysis of historical data and writings. Skill development includes the interpretation of maps, graphs, charts, political cartoons, and primary documents. AP United States History blends a chronological and thematic approach to the study of U.S. History through lecture, readings, and in-class discussions. The course is designed to prepare students for successful passage of the AP College Board exam