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AP US History Exam Guides

Free plain-language guides to the AP US History exam: how each section is scored, worked examples with weak and strong answers, and the mistakes that cost points. Start with the overview, then open the guide for the question you want to practice.

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• AP US History DBQ Rubric Explained: How the 7 Points Are Scored
  What earns each of the 7 points, weak and strong examples, a time plan, and common mistakes.
• AP US History LEQ Rubric Explained: How the 6 Points Are Scored
  What earns each of the 6 points, weak and strong examples, a 40-minute plan, and common mistakes.
• AP US History SAQ Explained: How the Short-Answer Questions Are Scored
  The question types, how identify, describe, and explain are scored, a sample answer, and common mistakes.

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