AP U.S. History

This course covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare you to pass the AP U.S. History exam. Students will:

• Demonstrate comprehension of a broad body of historical knowledge. 
• Express ideas clearly in writing. 
• Work with classmates to research an historical issue. 
• Interpret and apply data from original documents. 
• Identify underrepresented historical viewpoints. 
• Write to persuade with evidence. 
• Compare and contrast alternate interpretations of an historical figure, event, or trend. 
• Explain how an historical event connects tor causes a larger trend or theme. 
• Develop essay responses that include a clear, defensible thesis statement and supporting evidence. 
• Effectively argue a position on an historical issue. 
• Critique and respond to arguments made by others. 
• Raise and explore questions about policies, institutions, beliefs, and actions in an historical context. 
• Evaluate primary materials, such as historical documents, political cartoons, and first-person narratives. 
• Evaluate secondary materials, such as scholarly works or statistical analyses. 
• Assess the historical significance and cultural impact of key literary works (e.g. Common Sense, Uncle Tom's Cabin). 

This course meets College Board guidelines for AP U.S. History.

Prerequisites: None

Course Length: Two semesters or block

Textbooks: The American Pageant (ISBN: 061810349X )

Course Cost: $350/student per semester + required materials