The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, religious, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the AP program in European History are to develop (1) an understanding of some of the principle themes in modern European History, (2) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (3) an ability to express historical understanding in writing. *All students enrolled in AP Social Science classes are expected to take the AP Exam for the course.