In US History AP, students will study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the United States from c. 1491 to the present. Students will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments.

Skills Learned:

• Evaluating primary and secondary sources

• Analyzing the claims, evidence, and reasoning you find in sources

• Putting historical developments in context and making connections between them

• Coming up with a claim or thesis and explaining and supporting it in writing

Since the coursework in an AP course is more rigorous, this course is graded on a 10 point scale and students will receive 5 quality points for completion.

The AP U.S. History Exam will test your understanding of the historical concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to analyze primary and secondary sources and identify patterns and connections that can support a historical interpretation.

Exam Duration- 3hrs 15mins

Scoring a 3 or higher on the AP exam may earn students college credit. Credit amounts will vary by university.