APUSH ThemesAmerican & National Identity (NAT)Politics & Power (POL)Work, Exchange, & Technology (WXT)Culture & Society (CUL)Migration & Settlement (MIG)Geography & the Environment (GEO)America in the World (WOR)
There are two questions: one document-based question and one long essay. The 60-minute recommended time for this section includes a 15-minute reading period. You'll be presented with seven documents that give various perspectives on a historical development or process.
What is a good AP® US History score? If you score a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP® exam, that is generally considered a good score. The College Board denotes a 3 as 'qualified, 4 as 'well qualified,' and a 5 as 'extremely well qualified.
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