Nine periods, three FRQ types, and a DBQ that rewards specific evidence over breadth.
APUSH covers nearly 500 years of history across 9 periods, but the AP exam concentrates on Periods 3-8 (1754-1980) — over 80% of FRQ stimulus material comes from that range. Our period-by-period lessons reflect this weighting rather than giving equal time to every era.
The DBQ is the largest single point-source on the exam. Our DBQ practice library includes scoring against the official 7-point rubric, with separate drills for each rubric row (thesis, contextualization, evidence beyond the documents, sourcing, and complexity).
Master AP US History
From colonial America to the modern era — interactive lessons covering every APUSH period with DBQ and LEQ practice.
Start here
Take the free AP US History diagnostic
It finds what you already know and builds your study plan: the topics to clear first, each a short lesson plus an exit quiz.
Take the free diagnosticInteractive Lessons
Step-by-step lessons covering every APUSH unit with practice problems and exit quizzes.
Diagnostic Test
Quick assessment across all units to identify your strengths and weak areas.
Unit Tests
Drill a single AP unit at a time. 6 units · 4 different variations each — perfect for end-of-unit review.
Flashcards
Review key terms and concepts with spaced-repetition flashcards.
Daily question
A fresh question every day covering different units. Build consistency with daily practice.
Study schedules
Structured 4, 10, or 16-week study schedules tailored to your timeline.
Score Predictor
Estimate your AP score based on your practice performance and study habits.
FRQ Practice
Practice free-response questions with rubrics and timed exam simulation.
Practice Exam
Full-length practice exam modeled on the official College Board APUSH exam — 55 MCQs, 3 SAQs, 1 DBQ, and 1 LEQ with self-grading rubrics.
What's Covered
Period 1–3: Colonial & Revolutionary (1491–1800)
- Native Societies
- Colonial America
- Revolution & Independence
- Constitution
Period 4–5: Expansion & Civil War (1800–1877)
- Democracy & Expansion
- Reform Movements
- Civil War
- Reconstruction
Period 6–7: Industrialization & Wars (1865–1945)
- Gilded Age
- Progressivism
- WWI
- Depression & WWII
Period 8–9: Modern America (1945–present)
- Cold War
- Civil Rights
- Vietnam & Watergate
- Contemporary Issues
About the AP US History Exam
Format
- • Section I: 55 MCQs + 3 SAQs in 95 minutes
- • Section II: 1 DBQ + 1 LEQ in 100 minutes
- • DBQ: analyze 7 documents
- • Total exam time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Scoring
- • Score range: 1–5
- • 5 = Extremely well qualified
- • ~11% of students score a 5
- • No penalty for guessing
- • Most colleges accept 3+