Blog tagged as AP US History: Big Picture

Five APUSH Tips for Parents

Learn all about what to expect in AP classes in this guide made especially for parents! We'll cover the jargon, fee waivers, accommodations, and everything else you may want to know!

08.24.25 05:01 PM

Tertiary Sources (APUSH Edition)

By Claire B.

Primary sources are created at the same time as a historical event. You will use tertiary sources include encyclopedia articles, textbooks, and bibliographies in AP US History.

08.16.25 04:50 PM

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Oh My!

By Claire B.

Historians use different types of sources to make sense of the past. Variety is the spice of life, but it can be more than a little mind-boggling to keep them straight. You are in the right spot if you're not sure what sources are, let alone why there are soooo many of them in your AP hi...

08.14.25 07:42 PM

Primary Sources (APUSH Edition)

By Claire B.

Primary sources are created at the same time as a historical event. You will use primary sources like speeches, letters, photographs, recordings, and interviews in AP US History.

08.14.25 06:38 PM

Learning the Lingo (AP US History)

By Claire B.

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

07.21.25 11:40 AM

Geography and the Environment in AP US History

By Claire B.

Geography and the Environment is a theme in AP US History. This theme explores how the environment has shaped US History. It also examines how people have used natural resources and changed the environment over time.

02.11.25 03:15 PM

Politics and Power for AP US History

By Claire B.

Politics and power is one of the AP US History themes. Government institutions, political organizations, politics, and beliefs about government all fall into this category.

02.11.25 01:51 PM

American and Regional Culture in AP US History

By Claire B.

The APUSH themes can be confusing! Stop by to learn all about American and Regional Culture. I cover all aspects and examples in this article.

02.08.25 11:55 AM

Social Structures in AP US History

By Claire B.

One of the AP US History themes is social structures. Social structures describe typical relationships between members of society. Social structures include gender roles, social hierarchies, and discrimination.

02.08.25 11:30 AM

Migration and Settlement in AP US History

By Claire B.

The AP US History themes guide all questions on the exam. Migration examines sustained movement of humans. Settlement examines where and why people stop moving. Both themes discuss the effects of these decisions.

02.08.25 11:00 AM

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