AP US History Tutoring Curriculum

• Topic 1 – Introduction to AP US History

  • Overview of the course and its objectives
  • Importance of studying US history

• Topic 2 – Period 1: 1491-1607

  • Pre-Columbian societies
  • European exploration and conquest
  • Interactions between Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans

• Topic 3 – Period 2: 1607-1754

  • Colonial America: settlement patterns and regional differences
  • Colonial economies and labor systems
  • Relationships between European powers and Native Americans

• Topic 4 – Period 3: 1754-1800

  • Causes and consequences of the American Revolution
  • Development of the American republic and the Constitution
  • Early challenges and successes of the new nation

• Topic 5 – Period 4: 1800-1848

  • Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy
  • Market Revolution and economic changes
  • Social and cultural movements (e.g., Second Great Awakening, reform movements)

• Topic 6 – Period 5: 1844-1877

  • Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion
  • Causes and impacts of the Civil War
  • Reconstruction and its challenges

• Topic 7 – Period 6: 1865-1898

  • Industrialization and the Gilded Age
  • Urbanization and immigration
  • Labor movements and political responses

• Topic 8 – Period 7: 1890-1945

  • Progressive Era reforms
  • American involvement in World Wars I and II
  • Economic developments: the Great Depression and New Deal

• Topic 9 – Period 8: 1945-1980

  • Cold War politics and conflicts
  • Civil Rights Movement and other social changes
  • Postwar economic and cultural developments

• Topic 10 – Period 9: 1980-present

  • End of the Cold War and its aftermath
  • Contemporary political and social issues
  • Economic and technological changes

• Topic 11 – Analyzing Historical Evidence

  • Working with primary and secondary sources
  • Analyzing visual sources, texts, and other historical evidence
  • Developing skills in critical thinking and interpretation

• Topic 12 – Essay Writing and Historical Arguments

  • Crafting thesis statements and developing historical arguments
  • Writing Document-Based Questions (DBQs)
  • Long Essay Questions (LEQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
  • Techniques for organizing and presenting historical evidence

• Topic 13 – Exam Preparation and Practice

  • Familiarizing with the AP US History exam format
  • Practicing with past AP exam questions and prompts
  • Developing strategies for multiple-choice and free-response sections
  • Reviewing key concepts and themes covered in the course

Each topic includes engaging lectures, in-depth discussions, interactive activities, and quizzes to test your understanding. Homework assignments will reinforce what we learn in class, and I’ll be available to provide extra help whenever you need it. For those looking for a greater challenge, there are additional resources to explore.

Are you ready to enhance your knowledge and conquer AP US History? Let’s embark on this educational journey together and achieve great success!