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AP European History Mr. David Osis

AP European History Mr. David Osis. Topics Covered. Renaissance Reformation Wars of Religion Emergence of Absolute Monarchies and Representative Government Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment French Revolution and Napoleon Industrialization and Urbanization

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AP European History Mr. David Osis

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  1. AP European HistoryMr. David Osis

  2. Topics Covered • Renaissance • Reformation • Wars of Religion • Emergence of Absolute Monarchies and Representative Government • Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment • French Revolution and Napoleon • Industrialization and Urbanization • Rise of the modern state • Nationalism and Socialism • Imperialism

  3. Topics Covered • World War I • Dictatorships • World War II • Postwar Europe: Rise and fall of the Soviet Empire • Postwar Europe: a unified Europe?

  4. The AP Exam • 3 essays • 1 free response before WWI; choice between 2 essays • 1 free response after WWI; choice between 2 essays • 1 DBQ • 80 Multiple Choice Questions

  5. The Document Based Question • Students analyze primary source documents on a specific historical theme and analyze • The documents based upon the essay prompt. • Students cite the documents in an essay, analyze the bias/point of view of the authors, have an explicitly stated thesis, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the documents.

  6. The Free Response Question • Students will be given essay topics at the beginning of the month • Students will write at least two essays a month • In the first semester students will be given Essay Preps • In the second semester students will write from AP Essay prompts

  7. Tips for Success • ALWAYS do the readings and don’t get behind on them • Don’t freak if you don’t do so hot on the multiple choice questions • Study in groups, if you don’t know something, chances are somebody else does • Start studying for the AP test about a month before, don’t cram the week of • Buy a review book (Princeton Review, Barron’s, etc.)

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