AP® U.S. History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course and can earn students college credit. It is a one-semester survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography. 

Syllabus and Lesson Plans can be found here: 

Below are resources that will be beneficial throughout the APUSH course in preparation for the exam in May 2026.