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The whole AP African American Studies course on one page, plus one page per unit, reviewed every year. Made and checked by the Fiveable Content Team.
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Unit 1: Origins of the African Diaspora
What Is African American Studies? · Ancient African Societies & Empires · Religious Syncretism: Africa to Americas · African Geography & Settlement Patterns · Sudanic Empires: Ghana, Mali, Songhai · Southern & East Africa; Kingdom of Kongo · Bantu Expansion & Linguistic Diversity · Learning Traditions & Griots · Women Leaders & Global Africans
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2.3 Capture and the Impact of the Slave Trade on West African Societies
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2.3 Capture and the Impact of the Slave Trade on West African Societies
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2.7 Slavery and American Law: Slave Codes and Landmark Cases
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A cheatsheet condenses a whole course into the facts you actually need on exam day. The AP African American Studies cheatsheets on this page summarize the key formulas, concepts, and definitions from each unit so you can review the entire course at a glance.
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