How did the United States become THE United States? What happened to the American economy when factories went from being powered by water to powered by coal? Or how have definitions of who is, and who is not, a U.S. citizen changed over time? In AP United States History, you’ll explore and try to answer questions like these, while discussing the ways in which Americans have debated their values, practices, and traditions since even before the country’s founding.
This course is part of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board which makes demands on students equivalent to those of an introductory college course. Students who complete this course will take the associated Advanced Placement examination and may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.
Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in VA/US History.
Students in need of a verified social studies credit will also sit for the SOL exam.
Students are required to take the AP exam associated with this course. Students not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point. (22319)