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Industrialization — AP World History: Modern Notes

The Industrial Revolution took place in the mid-18th to early 19th century. Industrialization changed the world drastically, and was the forerunner to many significant world events. Read on to learn more about the precursors to and aftereffects of industrialization.  Table of Contents: What is Industrialization? Preconditions for Industrialization Effects of Industrialization Political and Philosophical Reactions […]

Major Events in the Americas: AP World History

Understanding how major events in the Americas affected other civilizations and how civilizations in the Americas were affected by world events is key to success on the AP World History: Modern exam. Read on to learn about major events in the Americas. Table of Contents: Columbian Exchange Spanish and Portuguese Colonies in the New World […]

Early Civilizations in the Americas: AP World History

Understanding the history of early civilizations in the Americas will prepare you for several high-yield topics on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for a summary of some of the most significant early civilizations in the Americas, and check out our post on Major Events in the Americas for more info.  Table of […]

History of Japan — AP World History: Modern Notes

Knowing the history of Japan as an individual nation and as a contributor in world events is absolutely necessary for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for key events and periods in Japanese history, and check out our Civilizations in Asia post for info about other ancient Asian civilizations. Table of […]

Chinese Empire Notes — AP World History: Modern

China has been a world power for centuries, and having a strong knowledge of the history of the Chinese Empire is essential for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for key events and periods in Chinese history, and check out our Civilizations of Asia post for info about other ancient Asian […]

Religions of the World — AP World History: Modern Notes

The AP World History: Modern course and exam explore the story of humanity beginning in the year 1200. Before you begin a detailed review of what was occurring in the world circa 1200 onward, it’s helpful to first review the various belief systems and philosophies that span continents and millennia and that have impacted history […]

AP US History Exam: Period 7 Notes (1890-1945)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Rutherford […]

AP US History Exam: Period 8 Notes (1945-1980)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Harry […]

AP US History Exam: Period 9 Notes (1980-Present)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Jimmy […]

Taking the At-Home GRE

Prometric testing centers for the GRE® General Test closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. To accommodate students hoping to stick to their GRE testing timelines, ETS—the company that administers the GRE—began administering a version of the GRE that could be taken in students’ homes rather than at a testing center. The online GRE is identical […]