Often times in human history, some of the most important events have been spoken words. In 1796 one such event occurred. The stage was set for one of America’s greatest leaders to give his lasting words on what he felt the young republic should entrench upon its foundation. At his farewell address, George Washington, a colossal man in American history, warned the American people of the threats as he saw them.
The creation of the Pendleton Act in 1883 marked a new era for the US … Read more
One of the most important big-picture topics on the AP® US History exam is foreign policy. Familiarizing yourself with major foreign policy trends, as well as their legacies, will help you think critically about patterns of international relations and tackle multiple-choice questions, DBQs, and essays.
If you’re in an AP® United States History course, you’ve studied a lot of elections, and you know they’re an important piece of the APUSH exam. It can be hard to keep them all straight, but with a little bit of help, you can master the details, results, and impact of the major presidential elections. With this APUSH crash course review, we’ll look at one of the most stand-out elections in American history: the election of 1800.
Have you ever wondered why the 1920s are called the “Roaring Twenties?” When we hear that phrase, we often picture flapper girls with feathers and pearls, jazz musicians playing in dimly lit speakeasies, and Model-T’s rolling down brightly lit city streets. The 1920s probably felt like a non-stop party for many Americans, but did you know that it was a time of both prosperity and trouble?
Have you heard of the XYZ Affair? Did you know that it involved three anonymous French agents who created anger and shock in the American people? Did you know that it almost led to a war between the United States and France? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, then this APUSH exam review is for you! By the end of this review, you should be able to answer any APUSH multiple choice question or essay with ease.
Do you know what the Transportation Revolution is? Well you should! The United States didn’t used to be the great, interconnected nation that it is today. In the 1800s, the United States was just beginning to grow. A free market was building the United States a booming economy.
The Progressive Era is exactly what it sounds like – a time of progression and reform in the United States. But do you know what the Progressives wanted to change? Do you know the impact of those changes? The AP® US History exam has had a lot of questions on the Progressive Era, so this crash course will prepare you for any that come your way!
Are you getting ready for the AP® US History exam? Do you need to master the abolitionist movement? (Hint: if you’re here, the answer to both of those questions is yes). Have no fear: in this APUSH crash course review, we’ll give you all the skills you need to master the features and figures of the abolitionist movement.
The APUSH Redesign (and the Re-Redesign that followed immediately this year) has brought a great deal of uncertainty, angst and confusion to many teachers. This is my eighth year teaching the course, and while I had certainly reached a comfort level with the traditional multiple-choice and free-response questions, I have come around to almost all of the aspects of the redesign.
In my opinion, the best addition to the test is the new short answer section, found in Section 1 of the exam (along with the stimulus multiple-choice questions). Last June, I was fortunate enough to attend the AP® US History Reading in Louisville Kentucky. For one week, I graded the same Short Answer Question over 3,500 times (for the record, I never want to read about John Adams or Benjamin Rush and their interpretation of the American Revolution again). While I certainly do not claim to be an expert, or have any “insider information” on the inner workings of the College Board, I am happy to share my insights and advice based on my experiences and conversations with colleagues.