AP US History Notes and Study Guides

Overview

• A comprehensive resource for AP US History (APUSH) study materials.
• Topics are organized by units and time periods in American history.
• Includes study guides, exam skills, AMSCO notes, and subject guides.

Units and Topics

Unit 1: Interactions in North America (1491-1607)

• Early contact with the New World
• European encounters in the Americas
• Native American societies before European contact
• European exploration and the Columbian Exchange
• Labor, slavery, and caste in the Spanish colonial system
• Cultural interactions between Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans

Unit 2: Colonial Society (1607-1754)

• Colonization of North America
• European colonization and its contexts
• Regions of the British colonies
• Transatlantic trade and interactions with American Indians
• Slavery in the British colonies
• Colonial society and culture

Unit 3: Conflict and American Independence (1754-1800)

• The Revolutionary period and the Seven Years War
• Taxation and philosophical foundations of the American Revolution
• The American Revolution and its influence
• Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention
• Shaping a new republic and developing an American identity

Unit 4: American Expansion (1800-1848)

• Beginnings of modern American democracy
• Rise of political parties and the era of Jefferson
• Market Revolution: Industrialization and society
• Jackson and federal power
• The Second Great Awakening
• African Americans and society in the early republic

Unit 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1848-1877)

• Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War
• The Compromise of 1850 and sectional conflict
• Election of 1860 and secession
• Military conflict and government policies during the Civil War
• Reconstruction and its failures

Unit 6: Industrialization and the Gilded Age (1865-1898)

• The Industrial Revolution and westward expansion
• Technological innovation and rise of industrial capitalism
• Labor, immigration, and the middle class in the Gilded Age
• Reform movements and political controversies

Unit 7: Conflict in the Early 20th Century (1890-1945)

• Imperialism and the Spanish-American War
• The Progressives and World War I
• The 1920s and cultural controversies
• The Great Depression and the New Deal
• Interwar foreign policy and World War II

Unit 8: The Postwar Period and Cold War (1945-1980)

• U.S. as a global leader and the Red Scare
• Economy and culture after 1945
• Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War
• The Great Society and youth culture

Unit 9: Entering Into the 21st Century (1980-Present)

• Reagan and conservatism
• End of the Cold War and changing economy
• Migration, immigration, and 21st-century challenges

Study Tools and Resources

• Frequently asked questions and study tools are available.
• Various cram sessions and exam prep resources.
• Practice quizzes and glossaries provided for APUSH review.

AMSCO Notes

• Detailed notes on various APUSH topics, such as Native American societies, European colonization, and more.

Subject Guides

• Guides organized by themes such as social structures, migration, and regional culture.

Exam Skills

• Tips for multiple-choice questions and various essay types (LEQ, DBQ, SAQ).
• Strategies for tackling APUSH exams effectively.

Additional Resources

• AP Cram Sessions from previous years.
• Live sessions and practice exams for comprehensive review.

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