Rethinking How to Review APUSH

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<p>My after school APUSH reviews begin tomorrow (Monday). In the past I would have started with Jamestown and starting "covering" material. But that was before I read REA's excellent new Crash Course book. The author points out that chronological covering is neither efficient nor focused. It is best to review thematically. The single most important theme (or sub-set of questions) is African American history. Consider these facts:</p>

<p>Number of Multiple Choice questions on African American History:
1. 2008 Practice test - 16
2. 2006 Released test - 11
3. 2001 Released test - 21
4. 1996 Released test - 12</p>

<p>Number of Free Response Questions 1999 - 2008 (including all B versions)
1. 17 tests with 68 FRQs
2. 13 of the 17 tests had at least one FRQ devoted all or in part to African American history
3. 19 of the 68 FRQ's were devoted all or in part to African American history</p>

<p>The conclusion seems obvious. I am going to devote all week to reviewing African American history. Crash Course provides two excellent chapters. Chapter 22 is devoted to African American history from 1619 - 1865 and Chapter 23 is devoted to African American history from 1865 to the Present. I will supplement Crash Course with clips from icue and readings from Amsco and Pageant.</p>

<p>As always, I look forward to reading your comments and suggestions!</p>

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<p>Wow - thanx for all your research. I now have both Crash Course and Amsco. Starting with African American history is a great idea. Thanx for this awesome game plan. This is why I luv College Confidential!</p>

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<p>Very convincing plan. This really helps.</p>

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<p>Also, women's history, and there was a large number on the progressive movement, and TR. Make sure that you review Vietnam also. And some of the questions from released exams appeared last year. Also, knowing how to interpret political cartoons is handy. Good luck!</p>