Advanced Placement United States History
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Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a first year course at a university. It is a survey of American history from the age of exploration and English colonization to the present (1600s – 1990s). In fact, one could argue that it is harder than the average college history course since the textbook and all materials must be completed by the first week of May (requiring a pace of approximately one (1) chapter per week) and because it culminates with a rigorous, comprehensive, nationally administered exam. Strong reading and writing skills along with the willingness to devote time to daily homework and studying. In truth, most of the responsibility to pass the A.P. exam lies with the individual student. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking skills, essay writing, and interpretation of historical time periods and a thematic understanding that we will develop through multiple inquiries in to specific historical case studies. This will require a level of hard work, study and authentic critical thinking that will produce significant rewards for those who endeavor to challenge themselves.