COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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 to or 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• Evaluate primary materials, such as historical documents, political cartoons, and first-person narratives.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). 

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters or Block

REQUIRED TEXT: The American Pageant ISBN: 061810349X  NOTE:  You must order the textbook for this course. Please click the following link to place your order.  ORDER BOOK LINK. This is to be paid separately from this course