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THE APUSH EXAM

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Section I - Part A: Multiple Choice | 55 Questions | 55 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score
  • Questions appear in sets of 4.
  • Students analyze historical texts, interpretations, and evidence.
  • Primary and secondary sources, images, graphs, and maps are included.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTO​NS

Section I - Part B: Short Answer | 4 Questions | 50 Minutes | 20% of Exam Score
  • Questions provide opportunities for students to write about what they know best.
  • Some questions include texts, images, graphs, or maps.

DBQ - DOCUMENT BASED QUESTIONS

Section II - Part A: Document Based | 1 Question | 55 Minutes (includes 15 minute reading period) | 25% of Exam Score
  • Analyze and synthesize historical data.
  • Assess written, quantitative, or visual materials as historical evidence.

LEQ - LONG ESSAY QUESTION

Section II - Part B: Long Essay | 1 Question | 35 Minutes | 15% of Exam Score
  • Students select one question among two.
  • Explain and analyze significant issues in U.S. history.
  • Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence
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  • HOME
  • STUDY UNITS
    • UNIT 1
    • UNIT 2
    • UNIT 3
    • UNIT 4
    • UNIT 5
    • UNIT 6
    • UNIT 7
    • UNIT 8
  • ABOUT
    • My APUSH FAQ
    • General Pacing
    • APUSH Exam
    • Why AP?
  • HELP
    • Steps to success in APUSH
    • Extra Credit
    • Note Taking Strategies
    • Review Resources
    • APUSH Test Review
    • College Credit?