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Examines Native American societies before contact, European exploration, and the initial consequences of cultural exchanges following European arrival in the Americas.
Focuses on European colonization, the development of British colonies, transatlantic trade, and evolving relationships with Native Americans.
Covers the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the creation of the U.S. government, and early national political debates.
Explores the rise of political parties, democratic expansion, economic and social changes from the Market Revolution, and reform movements.
Analyzes Manifest Destiny, increasing sectional tensions, the Civil War, and Reconstruction's impact on the South and national unity.
Investigates industrialization, urbanization, immigration, labor movements, and conflicts in the West following the Civil War.
Examines the Progressive Era, U.S. imperialism, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression, and New Deal reforms.
Focuses on the Cold War, postwar economic growth, social movements including Civil Rights, and cultural and political changes in the 1960s and 1970s.
Covers the rise of conservatism, globalization, shifting foreign policy, and debates over social and political issues into the 21st century.
FAQS
Why should you take APUSH?
APUSH challenges you to think like a historian: to analyze evidence, understand context, and build arguments. It's a chance to earn college credit, strengthen your academic skills, and explore how the past shapes the present. It’s rigorous, but rewarding.
How much homework is there each week?
Expect about 3–5 hours per week at least, depending on the unit. Homework includes completing a Homework Packet, time to finish class assignments, reading the textbook, and studying for assessments. The pacing is structured to balance challenge with manageability while building key skills week by week.
When is the AP exam?
The AP U.S. History Exam is on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Sylmar High School.
What’s the textbook?
We use two main textbooks:
Give Me Liberty! by Eric Foner (college-level narrative text)
AMSCO AP U.S. History (AP exam-aligned and skill-based review text)
What additional resources are available?
APUSH Heimler’s History (YouTube): Clear, AP-aligned video reviews and skill walkthroughs.
Crash Course U.S. History (YouTube): Fast-paced overviews of major topics with visual aids.
FIVEable (https://fiveable.me): Practice questions, live reviews, study guides, and exam strategies tailored to APUSH.