AP U.S. History Course Outline (1.0 Credit)

This AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge needed to critically examine major themes, events, and developments in United States history. The course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college-level coursework by maintaining academic rigor comparable to a full-year introductory college history course.

Students develop the ability to evaluate historical materials by assessing their relevance to interpretive questions, reliability, and historical significance. Emphasis is placed on analyzing evidence, understanding historical perspectives, and evaluating interpretations presented in scholarly sources.