We’ve all heard colloquialisms like: “You are the company you keep,” “Birds of a feather flock together,” or “You are a product of your environment.” Who you spend time with, either socially or professionally, will greatly impact your college experience. The people you meet in college will serve many purposes in your life. Some will […]
Whether you’re a freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior; you’re likely concerned about how final exams can make or break your semester. Don’t let this temporary pressure break you, instead, take charge and take the steps to doing well on final exams. Rest assured, while final exams hold a significant portion of your grade, they generally do […]
You’re reaching the end of your high school journey and are beginning to applying to college—congrats on making it to this exciting part of your life! While you should absolutely enjoy this time, it is extremely important to make sure that you know what you’re doing during this extensive process. An often overlooked part of […]
The Industrial Revolution took place in the mid-18th to early 19th century. Industrialization changed the world drastically, and was the forerunner to many significant world events. Read on to learn more about the precursors to and aftereffects of industrialization. Table of Contents: What is Industrialization? Preconditions for Industrialization Effects of Industrialization Political and Philosophical Reactions […]
Understanding how major events in the Americas affected other civilizations and how civilizations in the Americas were affected by world events is key to success on the AP World History: Modern exam. Read on to learn about major events in the Americas. Table of Contents: Columbian Exchange Spanish and Portuguese Colonies in the New World […]
Understanding the history of early civilizations in the Americas will prepare you for several high-yield topics on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for a summary of some of the most significant early civilizations in the Americas, and check out our post on Major Events in the Americas for more info. Table of […]
Knowing the history of Japan as an individual nation and as a contributor in world events is absolutely necessary for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for key events and periods in Japanese history, and check out our Civilizations in Asia post for info about other ancient Asian civilizations. Table of […]
China has been a world power for centuries, and having a strong knowledge of the history of the Chinese Empire is essential for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for key events and periods in Chinese history, and check out our Civilizations of Asia post for info about other ancient Asian […]
The AP World History: Modern course and exam explore the story of humanity beginning in the year 1200. Before you begin a detailed review of what was occurring in the world circa 1200 onward, it’s helpful to first review the various belief systems and philosophies that span continents and millennia and that have impacted history […]
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. Rutherford […]