AP® U.S. History

Course Length

2 Semesters

This year-long AP U.S. History course provides an in-depth study of American history from the pre-Colombian era to the present and is aligned to the 2015 AP U.S. History exam.

The course emphasizes themes such as national identity, economic transformation, immigration, politics, international relations, geography, and social and cultural change. Students learn to assess historical materials, weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship, and analyze and express historical understanding in writing.

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Overview of Concepts

• Period 1 (1491–1607)
• Period 2 (1607–1754)
• Period 3 (1754–1800)
• Period 4 (1800–1848)
• Period 5 (1844–1877)
• Period 6 (1865–1898)
• Period 7 (1890–1945)
• Period 8 (1945–1980)
• Period 9 (1980–present)