Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, there were many American Indian tribes scattered across North and South America. These tribes had complex societies with unique religious, political, and cultural beliefs. European countries sought to conquer the New World in order to gain wealth and military status, and to spread the ideas of Christianity. European […]
The second part of Section II of the AP exam contains three long essay questions—you must respond to one. The AP U.S. History long essay question assesses your ability to apply knowledge of history in a complex, analytical manner. In other words, you are expected to treat history and historical questions as a historian would. […]
Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. French […]
Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Samuel […]
One of the most common questions we hear from people planning on taking the GRE is, how should they start studying? There’s a lot of material and a lot of test strategies to remember, so having a game plan to start out can be really helpful. Here are four steps to take to help you […]
If you are considering going to grad school, people are going to start throwing conflicting opinions at you as to whether you should go to grad school directly after undergrad or if you should take a few years off and then go to grad school. Both paths are valid and have their respective advantages/disadvantages, so […]
The 20th and 21st centuries brought about huge global social and economic changes. Read on to learn about globalization and trade, the fight for racial and gender equality, religious development and internationalization as you prepare for the AP World History: Modern Exam. Table of Contents Globalization Trade Organizations Regional Organizations Social and Cultural Changes Globalization […]
Learning about the countries involved in European exploration and the role European expansion played in world history will help you prepare for the AP World History: Modern Exam. Table of Contents European Exploration: Portugal European Exploration: Spain European Exploration: The Dutch European Exploration: England European Exploration: France The Development of the Global Economy Reaction to […]
Early European history set the stage for the significant world developments to follow. Read on for key events, periods, and developments in European history to prepare for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Table of Contents Europe During the Late Middle Ages European Renaissance Protestant Reformation Scientific Revolution The Enlightenment Unification of Italy […]
Having a solid understanding of civilizations in Asia will set you up for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for a summary of the major ancient Asian civilizations you’ll need to know for the AP World History test. Table of Contents: Chinese Empire Korea Japan Chinese Empire Commonalities Across Chinese Empire […]