Today we're going to be covering everything you need to know for the AP US history exam to score a five. So basically an entire A push course in just 10 minutes. Now obviously we can't cover every small detail, but this video will give you a really solid understanding of the major themes, key events, and most tested concepts. So yeah, buckle up and let's go. All right, let's start off with period 1, which lasts from 1491 to6007. Before 1492, Native American tribes developed diverse and complex societies. The Northwest, some built permanent settlements supported by fishing and hunting. Great Plains tribes are nomadic and file buffalo herds in the southwest and Meso America. Maze cultivation allowed for settled communities. In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in the Caribbean starting sustained European contact. European powers, especially Spain, were motivated by God, gold, and glory. This contact led to the exploitation of native populations, especially through the incoming system established by Spain in the early 1500s, which forced indigenous people into labor. European diseases like small pox devastated native communities, killing up to 90% of some populations by the mid 1500s. The Colombia exchange began after 1492, transferring crops like corn and potatoes, animals, and diseases between the old and new worlds. It also fueled the rise of the Atlantic slave trade as Africans were brought to the Americas to work on plantations and mines to period 2, which goes from the date6007 to 1754. In6007, the first permanent English colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia, starting a new wave of European colonization. The Spanish sought gold and used forced labor under the Encom system. The French and Dutch focused on the fur trade and alliances with Native Americans. The English established settler colonies, some for profit, and others like Plymouth and 1620 for religious freedom. English colonial regions developed distinct economies and societies. For example, in New England, colonies focused on small towns, family farms, and religious communities. The middle colonies, like Pennsylvania, were diverse and had mixed agriculture. The southern colonies relied on enslaved labor to grow cash crops like tobacco. Religious tensions shaped societies. In 1637, an Hutchinson was banished from Massachusetts for challenging religious authority. And in 1692, the Salem witch trials exposed deep social and religious unrest. Conflict with Native Americans continued as evidenced by the King Phillips war, which caused heavy native losses and further expanded English control. Now, colonial economies were tied to British through mercantalism. Right? Colonies existed to benefit the mother country. So, the navigation acts starting in 1651 try to control colonial trade. the first great awakening in the 1740s with preachers like Jonathan Edwards sparking emotional religious revivals and emphasizing individual salvation. And by 1754, Britain dominated the Atlantic coast, but colonial independence was growing, setting the stage for tensions with the crown. All right, period 3, which goes from 1754 to 1800. In 1754, the French and Indian War began between Britain and France over the control of the Ohio River Valley. Britain won but was left in debt, leading to tighter control over the colonies. In 1763, the Proclamation of 1763 banned colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflict with Native Americans. Colonists ignored the restriction, increasing resentment. To raise revenue, Britain passed the Stamped Act of 1765, the Townend Acts of 1767, and the Tea Act of 1773. Colonists responded with boycots, riots, and the slogan, "No taxation without representation." And in 1770, British soldiers killed colonists in the Boston Massacre. And in 1773, the Boston Tea Party led to the harsh British retaliation. In April 1775, fighting broke out at Lexington and Concord. In 1776, the Clownies declare independence with the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson and inspired by Enlightenment ideas. The Revolutionary War lasted until 1781, ending with Britain's surrender at Yorktown. The 1783 Treaty of Paris officially recognized American independence. The new US government was formed under the Articles of Confederation of 1781, which created a weak national government with no power to tax or regulate trade. In 1787, delegates met to revise the Articles, but wrote the US Constitution instead, creating three branches of government in a stronger federal system. Federalists promoted it through the federalist papers while anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights which was adopted in 1791. As Americans expanded westward, conflicts with Native Americans and European powers continued, political debates over the strength of the national government and the distribution of power shaped the early republic. Moving on to period 4, 1800 to 1848. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson's election marked a peaceful transfer of power in the rise of democratic ideals. In 1803, Marberry vers Madison established judicial review, strengthening the Supreme Court. That same year, the Louisiana Purchase doubled US territory and accelerated westward expansion, increasing conflict with Native Americans. The Indian Removal Act of 1834's many tribes west of the Mississippi. Also, the Second Great Awakening sparked a religious revival that inspired reform movements, including abolition, temperance, and women's rights. The market revolution transformed the economy through innovations like the telegraph canals and factories. And Henry Clay's American system supported growth with terrorists, internal improvements in a national bank. Still, several regional differences deepened. For example, the North industrialized while the South remained agricultural and dependent on slavery. All the while the Missouri Compromise of 1820 tried to balance slave and free states. In foreign policy, the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 warned European powers to stay out of the Americas. Reformers like Frederick Douglas fought slavery through speeches and writing. By 1850, the US had expanded in both land and democratic ideals, but growing tensions over slavery and national identity remained. During the next period, which backtracks a bit to 1844 to 1877, the United States experienced a major social, political, and economic transformation. The belief in manifest destiny fueled westward expansion as Americans sought to extend the country's territory from coast to coast. This period saw a wave of immigration, particularly from Ireland and Germany, which contributed to a growing population, but also sparked a rise in nativeism with groups like the Nothing Party expressing anti-immigrant sentiments. The debate over slavery become increasingly contentious as new territories were acquired, particularly following the Mexican-American War. The question of whether these territories would allow slavery or not added to the growing divisions between the north and the south leading to major political confrontations. This escalating tension eventually resulted in the outbreak of the Civil War after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 with southern states seceding from the Union in response to his anti-slavery platform. Following the Civil War, the nation entered a period of reconstruction during which the federal government attempted to rebuild the South and ensure civil rights for newly freed African-Americans. Despite the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, reconstruction ultimately faded as southern resistance, economic challenges, and political compromises like the compromise of 1877 led to the withdrawal of federal troops in the end of federal enforcement in the South. This left many issues of racial equality and civil rights unresolved, setting the stage for future struggles over African-American rights. The period from 1865 to 1898 saw massive economic changes in the US. Industrial capitalism surged during the second industrial revolution driven by railroads, steel, electricity, and urbanization. Wealthy business leaders like Carnegie and Rockefeller dominated key industries through horizontal and vertical integration, while workers formed labor unions to fight low wages and poor conditions, ultimately leading to major strikes like the Hey Market Affair and Pullman strike. Immigration from southern and Eastern Europe soared, making cities more diverse, but also fueling nivist backlash. Ethnic enclaves like Chinatown formed while overcrowded cities highlighted urban poverty. The transcontinental railroad accelerated westward expansion, displacing Native Americans and confining them to reservations. The 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre marked the violent end of indigenous resistance. Known as the guilded age, this area was marked by economic growth, political corruption, and deep inequality. Carnegi's gospel of wealth promoted giving back, but critics pushed for reforms to address widening gaps between the rich and the poor. As evidenced by the rise of the populist party comprised of mostly farmers with a bucket list of grievances period from 1890 to 1945 was marked by significant transformations in the United States spanning industrial growth, social reform and global involvement. The second industrial revolution continued to expand driving urbanization and shifting the economy from agriculture to manufacturing. This transformation resulted in overcrowded cities and political corruption which progressive reformers sought to address through social reforms. The progressive era bolstered by muckreakers like Jacob Ree highlighted the struggles of immigrants and the urban poor pushing for changes in labor conditions and living standards. The Great Depression the 1930s devastated the economy, but President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs provided some short-term relief through government funded projects and social programs aiming to restore jobs and stability. Although some of these programs were eventually overturned, a few long lasting reforms like social security and dirt. The Harlem Renaissance and intellectual and artistic movement of the 1920s gave rise to a new cultural identity for African-Americans, enriching national culture through literature, music, and art. Global stage, the US increasingly adopted imperialist policies driven by the belief in spreading democracy and showcasing military strength. During World War I, the US initially stayed neutral, but entered in 1917, tipping the balance in favor of the Allies. It fought mainly on the Western Front, contributing fresh troops and resources that helped end the stalemate. After a brief return to isolationism in the 1920s and 30s, the US shifted decisively in World War II. Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, America fought a two-front war against Germany and Italy and Europe and Japan in the Pacific. The US played a key role in D-Day, the liberation of Europe, and island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. The war ended after the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, showcasing its new superpower status and ushering in the nuclear age. The period from 1945 to 1980 was shaped by the Cold War. A global rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. To contain communism, the US launched the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe and backed foreign interventions. The US also fought proxy wars in Korea and Vietnam supported anti-communist regimes and built up nuclear arms during the arms race. At home, fears of communism led to McCarthyism and increased defense spending, solidifying the US as a global leader in the fight against Soviet influence, especially during times of crisis like the Cuban missile crisis. At home, the civil rights movement gained momentum as leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led nonviolent protests. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned segregation and workplace discrimination. Inspired by the movement, women, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian-Americans began demanding equal rights as well. Post-war prosperity and the baby boom drove suburban growth and cultural change. TV and mass media reshaped American lives, while fears over unchecked presidential war powers and nuclear conflict grew. Despite cold war tensions, the US saw major economic and population growth during this era. From 1980 to the present, the conservative movement gained momentum with Ronald Reagan's 1980 election. His administration cut taxes, deregulated industries, and reduced federal spending for social programs, policies that were mereed by state and local governments. While limiting domestic spending, Rean ramped up military funding and adopted a aggressive foreign policy. And the US maintained global influence after the Cold War ended, especially after the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, which shifted foreign policy towards fighting global terrorism. These decades also saw lasting debates over the size of the government, national security, and the America's role in world affairs, where we continue today. So, that is the entirety of a push in 10 minutes. Good luck on your AP exam and make sure you subscribe for good luck.