Blog categorized as AP US History (APUSH)

Secondary sources are created by historians after they research a topic. You will use a variety of secondary sources in AP US History.

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.

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.

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

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.

HIPP-O stands for Historical Situation, Intended Audience, Point of View, Purpose, and Outside Evidence. This acronym can help you ace your next AP US History DBQ!

HAPP-E stands for Historical Situation, Intended Audience, Point of View, Purpose, and Evidence Beyond the Documents. This acronym can help you ace your next APUSH DBQ!

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.

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.

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.