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The Founding Fathers might have put their pens (quills) to paper (the Declaration of Independence) in 1776, but AP US History goes all the way back to the days when "Christopher Columbus" was nothing but a catchy name. Set sail with the Shmoop guide.
Test-Taking Tips Specifically designed tips for mastering AP US History. Learn why you should focus your studying on the period from 1789 to the 1980s, the importance of reviewing political and socio-cultural history, and what you can do to kick butt at that whole DBQ thing.
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