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AP US History has a ton of abbreviations. Your life will be easier if you know about MCQ, SAQ, LEQ, DBQ, HIPPO, and SPACEMEN!

AP World History has a ton of abbreviations. Your life will be easier if you know what MCQ, SAQ, LEQ, DBQ, HIPPO, and SPICE-T mean.

Starting an essay can be intimidating! Gaining clarity and mastering Blank Page Syndrome are two ways to move forward!

Industrialization reshaped social classes. Old social classes adjusted to economic changes. New technology created new social classes.

You can earn one point on your DBQ by sourcing two documents. Sourcing requires analyzing historical situation, intended audience, purpose, or point of view in a way that supports your argument.

Bureaucrats are government officials who carry out day-to-day tasks that help governments run. Units 1 and 3 of AP World History cover bureaucrats.

Social stratification occurs when a distinct social hierarchy develops. Groups that have different amounts wealth and social status make up a hierarchy.

An effective plan is important for succeeding on the AP exams. Study strategies, practice tests, and prioritizing help make the most of your time.

There are two types of knowledge you need to succeed in an AP class. Procedural memory stores how to do something. Semantic memories store word definition, facts, and events. Clarity around your goal can help you develop the right kind of knowledge without suffering.

You can safely skip several things on your APUSH Long Essay Question and still earn full points. There's no need to write a conclusion, worry about length, follow a formula, or do extensive editing.