The Best AP® US History Review Guide

The Best AP® US History Review Guide for 2025

This post has the best AP® US History review guide for 2020’s online AP® exams. In this post, you’ll get answers to your questions about the revised format, different test taking strategies for APUSH in an online open-book format, and a list of hand-picked practice FRQs for you to study with to help you earn a 5.

How to Make Effective AP® US History Flashcards

How to Make Effective AP® US History Flashcards

You have probably seen “Make Flash Cards” show up on just about every AP® review guide article. Well, it’s for good reason! Flashcards are one of the simplest and most helpful study tools around, and they should be an essential part of your AP® US History study plan. The only thing that can take this study strategy to the next level is making some killer effective flashcards.

AP® US History Multiple Choice Strategies

AP® US History Multiple Choice Strategies

Are you gearing up to take the AP® US History exam? We have all the tools you need to master the APUSH multiple choice portion, from preparation to performance. The multiple choice segment of the APUSH exam is the first portion you will complete. It is 55 minutes long, and contains 55 questions. Having only a minute per question seems difficult, but with the right preparation, you’ll be on your way to a 5 in no time.

How to Write a New AP® US History DBQ

How to Write a New AP® US History DBQ

The dreaded AP® US History Document Based Question. For years it has struck fear in the hearts of many, turned boys into men and rookie students into old, weathered veterans. Rumor has it that little Jimmy Walker once took the AP® US History exam and when he got to the DBQ section, proceeded to spontaneously combust. Okay, so maybe that is a little dramatic.

Understanding the New AP® US History DBQ Rubric

Understanding the New AP® US History DBQ Rubric

Just like a touchdown and extra point, the new AP® US History DBQ is worth seven points. The DBQ is 25% of your final score on the exam, so it is crucial for you to understand the changes to the rubric, as well as how to write the best DBQ possible.

Samuel Clemens AP® US History Guide

Who was Samuel Clemens? AP® US History Guide

Born in Florida, Missouri, Samuel Clemens is best known as Mark Twain, the author of some of the most popular classic novels of all time, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His life and accomplishments have made him famous throughout the world and most definitely in historical circles