AP U.S. History

Flagship Academic - AP U.S. History (part of Advanced Placement)

Colonial FoundationsThe American RevolutionCivil War and Reconstruction
Industrialization and UrbanizationThe Great Depression and New DealCivil Rights Movements
Connecting Past to PresentCritical Thinking with Primary SourcesDebate and Civic Engagement
Mastering Multiple ChoiceWriting Strong EssaysTime Management on the Exam
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Study Strategies

Mastering Multiple Choice

Tips for Multiple Choice Success

  • Read each question carefully and eliminate obviously wrong choices.
  • Look for clues in the question stem and answer choices.
  • Watch out for absolutes like "always" or "never," which are rarely correct in history.
  • If unsure, make an educated guess—there is no penalty for guessing on the AP exam.

Practicing with real AP-style questions helps you get used to the format and timing.

Examples

  • Narrowing down answer choices by spotting anachronisms

  • Using process of elimination to boost your score

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Writing Strong Essays