AP Euro Unit 4: Reason Changes Everything! Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment
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Celebrate Episode 50 with AP History Help as we explore AP European History Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments! This episode dives into how Reason Changes Everything, from challenging ancient astronomy to fundamentally reshaping government. Discover the revolutionary ideas of the Scientific Revolution with figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, who pioneered empiricism and universal gravitation. Then, journey into the Enlightenment as Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau apply reason to society, championing natural rights, freedom of speech,...
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Why Everyone Moved: The Engine of History | Human Migrations Across all AP Courses
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Discover the untold story of human movement with AP History Help! This episode dives into "Why Everyone Moved" by exploring Human Migrations as a fundamental force in AP World, AP European, and AP U.S. History. Unpack the push and pull factors that drove people across continents, from the ancient Bantu Migrations in Africa to the devastating Irish Potato Famine migration to America, and the pivotal Great Migration of African Americans within the U.S. Learn how migration is the ultimate lens for understanding Causation and Continuity & Change in history, shaping societies, economies, and...
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AP European History Unit 3 Absolutism and Constitutionalism
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Dive into AP European History Unit 3 with AP History Help as we explore the epic clash between Absolutism and Constitutionalism from 1648-1815! This episode unpacks the profound impact of the Commercial Revolution and the devastating Wars of Religion (including the Thirty Years' War) on state-building in early modern Europe. Discover how monarchs like Louis XIV epitomized absolute power with divine right at Versailles, while England forged a different path through the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, culminating in the English Bill of Rights (1689). We'll also examine the...
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AP European History Unit 3 Absolutism and Constitutionalism
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Dive into AP European History Unit 3 with AP History Help as we explore the epic clash between Absolutism and Constitutionalism from 1648-1815! This episode unpacks the profound impact of the Commercial Revolution and the devastating Wars of Religion (including the Thirty Years' War) on state-building in early modern Europe. Discover how monarchs like Louis XIV epitomized absolute power with divine right at Versailles, while England forged a different path through the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, culminating in the English Bill of Rights (1689). We'll also examine the...
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The Enlightenment - Ideas that Sparked Revolutions for AP World, Euro, and APUSH
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Join Wendy on AP History Help Episode 47 as we dive deep into The Enlightenment, the intellectual movement that revolutionized the 18th century and beyond! This episode is a must-listen for AP World, AP European History, and AP U.S. History students, connecting the dots from John Locke's natural rights and Voltaire's free speech to Rousseau's social contract and Montesquieu's separation of powers. Discover how these radical Enlightenment ideas fueled the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Haitian Revolution, fundamentally reshaping governments and inspiring global independence...
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AP European History Unit 2: The Age of Reformation (1450-1648)
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Ready for an explosion of change? In this episode of AP History Help, we tackle AP European History Unit 2: The Age of Reformation (1450-1648). Discover how Martin Luther ignited a spiritual firestorm with his 95 Theses, leading to the Protestant Reformation. Unpack King Henry VIII's scandalous motives for the English Reformation and how the Catholic Church fought back with the Counter-Reformation and the Jesuits. We'll journey through brutal religious wars like the Thirty Years' War and the French Wars of Religion, examining their lasting impact, including the Peace of Westphalia in 1648....
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AP History Themes EXPLAINED | The 5 Themes You NEED to Know (AP World, APUSH, AP Euro)
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Are you struggling to connect the dots in AP History? Feel like you're drowning in names and dates instead of understanding the big picture? In this episode of the AP History Help Podcast, we reveal the "secret code" to understanding history: five simple themes that apply to AP World History, AP US History (APUSH), and AP European History. Mastering these core concepts—Social, Political, Environmental, Cultural, and Economic (SPECE)—is the key to unlocking higher scores on your essays. We'll show you how the official College Board themes for each course fit perfectly into this simple...
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AP European History Unit 1: The Renaissance, Humanism, and Age of Exploration
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In this episode of the AP History Help Podcast, Wendy dives into AP European History Unit 1 (1450–1648), covering the Renaissance, humanism, the printing press, the rise of new monarchies, and the Age of Exploration. Learn how events like the Columbian Exchange, the growth of global trade, and the beginnings of the Atlantic slave trade reshaped Europe and the world. Wendy also highlights key figures such as Petrarch, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, and Prince Henry the Navigator, while connecting themes to future AP exam essay prompts. Whether you’re new to AP Euro or looking for a solid...
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Season 3 Kickoff: 5 Essential Habits to Master Your AP History Class
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Kick off Season 3 of the AP History Help podcast with Wendy as she shares the top five habits every AP History student needs to succeed. Using her SNORT method—Seek feedback, Notetaking, Organize, Review regularly, and Time management—Wendy breaks down practical strategies you can start using today. Whether you’re in APUSH, AP World, or AP Euro, these tips will help you stay on track, reduce stress, and boost your exam performance. Plus, hear updates on what’s new this season and why now is the perfect time to start building strong academic habits. Website: Vote: Time management flex...
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AP History Exam 2025 Unboxed | AP World + APUSH FRQ Reactions
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In this special season wrap-up, Wendy dives into the just-released 2024 AP World History and AP U.S. History free-response questions (FRQs)! Whether you're here for AP World or APUSH, Wendy shares her real-time reactions, breaks down each SAQ, DBQ, and LEQ, and gives insight into the kinds of historical thinking, examples, and strategies you’ll need to succeed. This episode is perfect for students, teachers, and future test-takers looking to understand the exam style. Plus, get tips on what to expect next year, and why women’s history, Cold War diplomacy, and economic change were central...
info_outlineIn this episode of "AP History Help," we delve into Unit 1 of AP US History, covering the crucial time period from 1491 to 1607. We explore the significance of these dates, highlighting the major events and transformations that define this era. Discover how indigenous societies thrived before European contact and how the arrival of Europeans, led by figures like Columbus, initiated the Columbian Exchange, leading to profound social, cultural, and political changes on both sides of the Atlantic. We also discuss key historical thinking skills like comparison, causation, and periodization, essential for mastering APUSH. Tune in to sharpen your understanding and prepare for the exam!
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Themes in APUSH:
THEME 1: AMERICAN AND NATIONAL IDENTITY (NAT) This theme focuses on how and why definitions of American and national identity and values have developed among the diverse and changing population of North America as well as on related topics, such as citizenship, constitutionalism, foreign policy, assimilation, and American exceptionalism.
THEME 2: WORK, EXCHANGE, AND TECHNOLOGY (WXT) This theme focuses on the factors behind the development of systems of economic exchange, particularly the role of technology, economic markets, and government.
THEME 3: GEOGRAPHY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (GEO) This theme focuses on the role of geography and both the natural and human-made environments in the social and political developments in what would become the United States.
THEME 4: MIGRATION AND SETTLEMENT (MIG) This theme focuses on why and how the various people who moved to and within the United States both adapted to and transformed their new social and physical environments.
THEME 5: POLITICS AND POWER (PCE) This theme focuses on how different social and political groups have influenced society and government in the United States as well as how political beliefs and institutions have changed over time.
THEME 6: AMERICA IN THE WORLD (WOR) This theme focuses on the interactions between nations that affected North American history in the colonial period and on the influence of the United States on world affairs.
THEME 7: AMERICAN AND REGIONAL CULTURE (ARC) This theme focuses on the how and why national, regional, and group cultures developed and changed as well as how culture has shaped government policy and the economy.
THEME 8: SOCIAL STRUCTURES (SOC) This theme focuses on how and why systems of social organization develop and change as well as the impact that these systems have on the broader society.