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Build historical arguments using context, sources, and evidence.

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Your AP U.S. History learning path

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Your AP U.S. History
learning, organized.

Choose a unit or topic area to see its scope and official sources. New self-study lessons will appear within this same outline as they are published.

9 units1 curriculum trackCurriculum outline available
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1 Period 1: 1491–1607Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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2 Period 2: 1607–1754Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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3 Period 3: 1754–1800Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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4 Period 4: 1800–1848Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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5 Period 5: 1844–1877Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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6 Period 6: 1865–1898Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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7 Period 7: 1890–1945Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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8 Period 8: 1945–1980Curriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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9 Period 9: 1980–PresentCurriculum outline · Lessons not yet published

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Curriculum sources & scope · AP U.S. History

College Board

Current CED effective Fall 2026; history exam changes begin May 2027.

Complete official content is in the CED unit guides, including topic IDs, learning objectives, essential knowledge and course skills. The outline on this page is navigation only.

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Share your exact course, recent work and goals so the teacher can discuss a suitable starting point.

You can bring schoolwork, a recent assessment, or the topic that is slowing you down. Your teacher can use that starting point to identify gaps and agree on a manageable plan.

What sessions can focus on

01   Historical periods and developments

02   Primary and secondary source analysis

03   Causation, comparison and continuity

04   Document-based and long-essay writing

A tutoring overview, not a complete course syllabus. Session content is matched to your schoolwork, level and goals.

What a session can look like

  1. Review a recent attempt and the reasoning behind it.
  2. Work through one example with explanation and questions.
  3. Try a related problem independently and discuss what changed.
  4. Agree on practice and the next learning goal.

Before your first meeting

Have your course name, syllabus or current topic, a recent assignment, and preferred meeting times ready. For exam preparation, include your test date and a recent practice result if you have one.

Can tutoring follow my school’s class?

Yes. Share the syllabus, assignment instructions and upcoming assessments so the teacher can discuss an appropriate plan. Tutoring supports learning; it does not replace your school’s enrollment or assessment rules.

How do I choose the right teacher?

Tell us the exact course, grade, and timezone. Ask about the teacher’s recent experience with that subject, their approach, and available meeting times.

Are grades or scores guaranteed?

No. Progress depends on starting skills, practice, attendance, course demands and other factors. The plan should focus on specific skills and review progress honestly.

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