The Prism of Isms: Decoding History’s Favorite Suffix AP Euro, AP World, APUSH
Release Date: 12/01/2025
AP European Unit 5: Conflict & Crisis in the Late 18th Century (Napoleon Hero or Tyrant?)
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This episode of the AP History Help podcast takes you deep into the explosive events of AP Euro Unit 5! We cover the rise of the French Revolution, from the storming of the Bastille to the terrifying Reign of Terror. You'll learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, a complex figure who changed the face of Europe. Finally, we'll explore the conservative backlash at the Congress of Vienna, led by Klemens von Metternich, and the subsequent wave of liberal and nationalist revolutions that swept across Europe in 1848. This is a must-listen for any student preparing for the AP European...
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The Prism of Isms: Decoding History’s Favorite Suffix AP Euro, AP World, APUSH
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Are you struggling to keep your "isms" straight? Whether you are prepping for AP European History, APUSH, or AP World, that little three-letter suffix is the key to unlocking the major eras of history. In this deep dive episode of AP History Help, we decode the essential vocabulary you need to master your LEQs and DBQs. Join us as we break down the complex systems of power, from the rigid land ownership of Feudalism to the absolute authority of the Monarchy. We trace the economic shifts from Mercantilism to Capitalism and Socialism , and explore how art mirrored the mind through Romanticism,...
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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...
info_outlineAre you struggling to keep your "isms" straight? Whether you are prepping for AP European History, APUSH, or AP World, that little three-letter suffix is the key to unlocking the major eras of history. In this deep dive episode of AP History Help, we decode the essential vocabulary you need to master your LEQs and DBQs.
Join us as we break down the complex systems of power, from the rigid land ownership of Feudalism to the absolute authority of the Monarchy. We trace the economic shifts from Mercantilism to Capitalism and Socialism , and explore how art mirrored the mind through Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 19th Century Cage Match: A detailed look at the post-Napoleon conflict between Liberalism and Conservatism, including the Concert of Europe and the Revolutions of 1848.
- Economic & Political Systems: The difference between Absolutism and Enlightened Despotism , and the rise of Nationalism.
- Philosophy & Art: How movements like Humanism and Transcendentalism shaped the cultural landscape.
- Holiday Fun Fact: How Theodore Roosevelt’s Jingoism helped save American football.
- Musical Interlude: An AI-generated lyrical breakdown to help these terms stick in your memory.
Upcoming Episodes:
- Dec 15: AP Euro Unit 5: Late 19th Century Conflicts
- Jan 5: Deep Dive: The Role of Women in History
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