Links and Recommended Resources

U.S. History Skillbook

Links and Recommended Resources

When it comes to the exam, you can never be too prepared. With that in mind, we've compiled a selection of links and resources that you can use to "level up."

Recommended Resources

100 Milestone Documents

Use this list as a guide to the most important documents in United States history.

Selected Sources and References

Mike Henry has compiled a list of additional sources you can use to expand your knowledge of U.S. History.

 

Links to Vital Course Info

AP U.S. History Course Homepage (for Teachers)

AP U.S. History Course Homepage (for Students)

The Official Course and Exam Description for 2019/20 (including rubrics)

Questions from the 2019 Exam

Scoring Guidelines for the 2019 Exam

AP U.S. History Practice Exam (2018)

The Revised Rubrics for the 2018 Exam

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