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

Writing Strong Essays

How to Write Powerful APUSH Essays

  • Start with a clear thesis that answers the prompt.
  • Use specific evidence from your studies to support your claims.
  • Structure your essay logically, with clear topic sentences and transitions.
  • Address counterarguments or complexities for a higher score.

Practice writing both Document-Based Questions (DBQs) and Long Essay Questions (LEQs) to get comfortable with the format.

Examples

  • Outlining your essay before writing to organize your ideas

  • Quoting from primary sources to support your argument

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Time Management on the Exam