AP United States History

Course scope

AP United States History covers developments in US history from about 1491 to the present in their political, economic, social and cultural dimensions. Students learn to analyse primary and secondary sources and defend a historical claim with evidence.

Exam and assessment structure

The exam on 7 May 2027 is fully digital and lasts 3 hours 15 minutes. It consists of 55 multiple-choice questions, 3 short-answer questions, a document-based question and a long essay. In the 2027 format, all three short-answer questions are source-based and must be answered, and the long essay has a single broad question. Preparation focuses on source interpretation and academic writing as much as on knowledge.

Preparation at Youprep Studio

In this course we start preparation by assessing the student’s prior knowledge and needs. We carry out topic work together with the relevant question and assessment types, and develop the student’s ability to apply knowledge and justify answers. We track progress with practice suited to the course structure and regular review, and update the study plan for the target exam session.

Current exam information