Hello! Everyday, I will be updating posts to help you prepare for the APUSH Exam. There will be unit recaps, key terms to know, and practice Multiple-Choice Questions that will be posted on Instagram daily (details of how to follow at the bottom). Today we are going to review Period #1 (1491 – 1607)
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Part I: What to Study
The Content
In addition to your textbook, review videos, and class notes, study the released curriculum by the College Board. (You can download the curriculum here).Within each time period, several historical events, people, terms, and concepts are listed. PLEASE BE AN EXPERT ON THESE TOPICS AS YOU ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW THEM IN DETAIL.
Here are some examples of what you should know for each time period. (Note, this is by no means an all-inclusive list, but if you can explain these items, you will be that much closer to success). If a term (especially time periods) are in red font, that means there is a link to video on the topic.
Period 1: 1491 – 1607 (4-6% of the Curriculum)
- Maize
- Geography of the Great Plains and Great Basin – nomadic lifestyle for Natives
- Columbian Exchange
- Encomienda System
- Reasons for European exploration
- Impacts of contact on Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans
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See you back here tomorrow when we’ll explore Period 2 (1607 – 1754)!
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