AP Basics
How many multiple choice questions are on the APUSH exam?
55
What color ink must be used for the writing portion of the test?
blue or black
How is the AP Exam scored?
On a scale of 1 to 5
How far back should contextualization begin?
20-30 years
What two periods will not be a part of the DBQ or LEQ?
1 and 9
9
What time should you arrive at Sts. Anne and Joachim?
Before 8am
Sometime in early July
What type of reasoning process describes how historical patterns develop and are related to a larger pattern of history?
Change and Continuity Over Time
Who is "my boy"?
Henry Clay
What is one of the most important things to include in the introductory paragraph of an AP essay?
The thesis statement
What materials do you need on the day of the test?
Pencils (#2), pens, photo ID, water/snacks (if desired)
Who should I talk to after the test about specific questions (like the LEQ or DBQ)?
NO ONE, especially your teacher!
How should the document be cited in the DBQ?
At the end of the sentence, in parentheses
What is the name of the book that "started the Civil War"?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
How many documents should be used in a DBQ essay?
6 of 7
How many minutes do you have to write the DBQ and LEQ combined?
100 minutes
What are the best resource videos for studying?
Heimler's History and Gilder Lehrman
How should contextualization relate to the prompt?
Contextualize history regarding the theme that is related (for example, civil rights/women/foreign policy)
How did John Brown die?
By public execution (hanging)
What are the four categories used to analyze documents in a DBQ essay?
Point of View, Purpose, Historical Context, Audience
25% of exam score
How can you sign the Rosie cutout or paint a ceiling tile?
By scoring a 4 or a 5
Whose method should you use for writing the thesis statement known as Y, although X because A,B, and C?
John Irish
Who were the Grimkes?
Two sisters from the South who fought for the abolition of slavery