My APUSH Exam Review Materials

Produced in collaboration with CHatGPT

7 min readMar 20, 2023

The following consists of various reads that I have produced in collaboration with ChatGPT and designed for APUSH year-end review.

Tier One Review Materials

The Twelve Dates Students Must Know

Tier Two Review Materials

Tier Three Review Materials

Tier Four Review Materials

Tier Five Review Materials

APUSH Practice Exam #1 (Thirty-five MCQs pertaining to the time period 1491 to 1945)
APUSH Practice Exam #2 (Thirty-five MCQs pertaining to the time period 1491 to 1945)

Tier Six — My AI-Infused P1-P5 Evidence Point Scoring Activity

This four-step activity offers a structured approach to help students effectively score LEQ/DBQ evidence points while also reviewing the content they need to know to master the MCQ portion of the exam.

Step #1 Give students the 15 thesis statements below.

To a great extent, the Market Revolution transformed the lives of African Americans in the period from 1800 to 1860. During this period, the Market Revolution transformed the lives of African Americans economically.
To a great extent, the political landscape of America underwent significant changes in the period from 1800 to 1860. During this period, the political landscape changed in terms of the political parties that emerged and competed against one another.
To a great extent, African Americans gained politically in the period from 1865 to 1877. During this period, African Americans gained politically in terms of the constitutional rights they received.
To a great extent, the North and South came into conflict in the period from 1840 to 1865. During this period, the North and the South conflicted over sectional and regional issues.
To a great extent, the principle of popular sovereignty led the United States toward a civil war in the period from 1830 to 1860. During this period, the principle of popular sovereignty resulted in an increase in sectional and regional tensions that could no longer be relieved via compromise.
To a great extent, the amendments to the U.S. Constitution changed America in the period from 1864 to 1877. During this period, the amendments changed America in terms of the issue of slavery, the meaning of the word “citizen,” and the question of who had the right to vote.
To a great extent, the role of women was transformed in the period from 1787 to 1820. During this period, the role of women transformed in terms of what they were expected to do within the home and what they sought to do outside of the home.
To a great extent, the belief in Manifest Destiny shaped American foreign policy in the period from 1840 to 1860. During this period, the belief in Manifest Destiny contributed to nationalistic fervor that intensified sectional divisions and set the stage for conflicts over new territories.
To a great extent, the construction of some very expensive and sometimes government-subsidized infrastructure transformed the American economic landscape in the period from 1825 to 1869. During this period, this infrastructure enhanced trade, accelerated the movement of goods and people, and fostered regional interconnectivity.
To a great extent, the Columbian Exchange transformed the economic and social structures of Native American societies from 1492 to 1700. During this period, the introduction of new crops and livestock, along with European diseases, dramatically altered Native American economies and population patterns.
To a great extent, the political and social role of women evolved in colonial America between 1607 and 1776. During this period, women began to play more significant roles in household production and early social movements, although legal and political rights remained largely restricted.
To a great extent, the institution of slavery shaped the economies of the American colonies in the period from 1619 to 1776. During this period, slavery became integral to the Southern agricultural economy while also contributing to colonial wealth and trade in the North.
To a great extent, Enlightenment ideas influenced American colonial society and politics in the period from 1700 to 1776. During this period, Enlightenment philosophies such as republicanism and individual rights helped fuel revolutionary sentiment.
To a great extent, European colonization efforts in North America between 1491 and 1754 significantly transformed Native American societies. During this period, European colonization led to displacement, cultural disruption, and changes in trade relationships.
To a great extent, mercantilism shaped the economic policies of the British colonies in North America in the period from 1607 to 1763. During this period, mercantilist policies restricted colonial trade and ensured that the colonies contributed to the wealth of the British Empire.

Step #2 Direct students to name and describe two pieces of evidence that support each thesis. For each piece of evidence, they should briefly explain how it ties into the thesis.

Step #3 Once students have completed the Thesis #1 task, invite them to input into an AI scoring platform of their choice both their responses AND the prompt that follows: “Score one point for each piece of evidence named and described (two points total), and an additional point if the student accurately ties each piece of evidence to the thesis (two points total).”

Step #4 Then, direct students to repeat this process for Thesis #2, Thesis #3, and so on, until all 15 thesis statements have been completed.

Sidenote
Here are P6-P8 prompts for you students to work with

To a great extent, the United States experienced significant industrial growth between 1870 and 1900. During this period, industrialization led to technological advancements that transformed the American economy.
To a great extent, the Progressive Era reformed various aspects of American society between 1890 and 1920. During this period, reforms targeted labor, women, and children.
To a great extent, the United States emerged as a global power in the period from 1890 to 1920. During this period, the U.S. expanded its influence through military interventions and diplomatic efforts.
To a great extent, the Great Depression transformed the American economy between 1929 and 1941. During this period, the Great Depression led to programs aimed at relief, recovery, and reform.
To a great extent, World War II reshaped the global political and economic landscape from 1939 to 1945. During this period, the war led to the rise of the U.S. and the Soviet Union as superpowers and the establishment of international institutions to promote global cooperation.
To a great extent, the Civil Rights Movement transformed race relations in the United States between 1954 and 1968. During this period, legal and social challenges to segregation and discrimination led to landmark legislative changes.
To a great extent, the Vietnam War affected domestic and foreign policy in the United States during the period from 1964 to 1975. During this period, the war sparked widespread anti-war protests and debates about U.S. military involvement abroad
To a great extent, the Cold War influenced American foreign policy from 1947 to 1991. During this period, the United States pursued a policy of containment.
To a great extent, the rise of Jim Crow laws transformed race relations in the American South between 1877 and 1915. During this period, segregation and disenfranchisement became institutionalized, limiting the political, social, and economic opportunities for African Americans.
To a great extent, the Populist movement challenged the economic and political status quo in the United States between 1877 and 1900. During this period, Populists advocated for reforms to address the needs of farmers and workers, including calls for regulation of railroads and a more flexible monetary system.
To a great extent, American imperialism reshaped U.S. foreign policy between 1890 and 1914. During this period, the U.S. expanded its influence through territorial acquisitions, military interventions, and diplomatic efforts in places like the Philippines, Cuba, and Panama.
To a great extent, the Progressive Era transformed American government and society between 1900 and 1920. During this period, reformers targeted issues such as political corruption, monopolies, and social injustice, leading to significant regulatory and social reforms.
To a great extent, the Harlem Renaissance reshaped African American culture and identity between 1920 and 1930. During this period, African American artists, writers, and intellectuals celebrated Black culture, contributing to broader social awareness of racial issues in the U.S.
To a great extent, the New Deal transformed the relationship between the federal government and the American people between 1933 and 1940. During this period, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s policies expanded federal intervention in the economy through programs aimed at relief, recovery, and reform.
To a great extent, the United States’ involvement in World War II between 1941 and 1945 reshaped its global role and domestic society. During this period, the U.S. emerged as a world superpower, while the war effort led to social changes, including expanded roles for women and minorities in the workforce.

Tier Seven — My Tack-It-On Approach

Imagine the College Board has hired you to decide whether the last paragraph of each of the seven essays found here should be awarded the Complexity Point. Which, if any deserves the Complexity point?