Are there any AP U.S History websites that explain the chapters in the American Pageant 13th edition book? I've been to certain websites but all they've done is outline the chapters from that book. I'm looking for a site that can teach me what happens in each chapter in simpler terms. Thank you for helping me with this.
Anonymous -- are you sure you want to be in AP history? It's supposed to be a college-level class. If you can't comprehend the text, then perhaps you should drop this class and go into a regular history class.
The principal of my granddaughters' high school advised prospective AP students to NOT take AP history unless they really loved history and reading. My granddaughters took other AP classes -- but not AP history.
Another suggestion: Google the specific subjects that you don't understand.
Thank you very much everyone. I'm so glad to find this much help.
Ms. Sue- I understand what you're saying. One of my friends who was in this class the previous year persuaded me by telling me that I it will help me with HESPA and exams. I hope this is true. I have learned a lot, it's just that I wish to be on top and the book just doesn't do that. Thank you for your advice.
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Thank you so much SraJMcGin. This has been very helpful,
Thank you Ms. Sue. I hope I do well in this class. So far I've done pretty well. I'm glad I can rely on people at Jishka.
I really appreciate you helping me so much. Thank you SraJMcGin.
I congratulate you for your confidence that although you do not already understand the material in this course, you eventually will learn much more through the process of TRYING to learn and understand. You WILL learn more by trying to learn more, and that's what education is about.
DON'T get bound to the book that your teacher has chosen as your way to understand American history. Instead, read books that interest you and you will gather a body of knowledge that will help you to answer questions about American history in this course and in other courses.
Some text books simply are not written in a way that fits your learning style, or maybe you just don't like the colors in their pie charts, and so your mind refuse to participate.
Forget about trying to understand American history through this particular lens and instead read whatever books and articles interest you in American history.
I couldn't understand Spanish at all in high school. I couldn't understand the Spanish book. Later, I went to a book store and bought the Spanish books that I liked and could understand.
Eventually, I got a bachelor's degree in Spanish, magna cum laude, with an "A" average in Spanish and other courses. I've also translated Spanish for medical teams.
There was nothing wrong with my ability to learn Spanish. It's possible to simply not LIKE a particular textbook, just like you can not like a novel about the Civil War. That doesn't mean you'll never understand the Civil War. It just means you need to read a different novel about the Civil War that teaches you the same general knowledge that the first novel would have.
READ, READ, READ whatever you WANT to read about American history and you will pass AP History, even if you never learn to like this particular text book. And you will know more than your classmates who only read what's spoon fed to them.
If you're asked to read about the Civil War, read whatever books interest YOU about the Civil War. Skim the table of contents of your crappy AP text book in 15 minutes, just to find out what topics are discussed.
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Yes, there are several websites that provide explanations of chapters from the American Pageant 13th edition book, specifically for AP U.S. History. Here are a few websites you can check out:
1. Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/): Khan Academy offers a comprehensive AP U.S. History course that covers each period and chapter in detail. The content is presented in a clear and concise manner, making it easier to understand the key concepts and events.
2. APUSHReview.com (https://www.apushreview.com/): This website, created by a high school history teacher, provides video lectures and review resources for each chapter of the American Pageant book. The videos are organized by period, making it easy to navigate and find the specific chapter you're looking for.
3. Study.com (https://study.com/academy/course/ap-us-history-help-and-review.html): Study.com offers an AP U.S. History Help and Review course that covers the entire American Pageant book. The course includes video lessons, quizzes, practice tests, and study guides to help you understand the content more effectively.
4. APUSHexplained.com (http://www.apushexplained.com/): This website provides detailed chapter summaries for the American Pageant book. Each summary breaks down the main ideas, events, and themes of the chapter in a simplified manner.
When using these websites, it's important to note that although they may simplify the content, they still align with the level of rigor required for AP U.S. History. Therefore, it's advisable to read the corresponding chapters in your textbook as well to ensure a thorough understanding.
Remember, exploring multiple resources, including textbooks, online lectures, and practice exams, can greatly enhance your understanding of AP U.S. History concepts and help you succeed in your coursework.