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apush - period 4: writing saqs & leqs

originally streamed in 2019 with Nicole JohnstonTeacher
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Learn how to write strong APUSH short answer and long essay responses for Period 4 with proven strategies. This video walks through the rubrics, analyzes practice questions about the Marshall Court and Jacksonian democracy, and breaks down how to str ...more

curriculum note

This video teaches an LEQ structure that includes 'synthesis' as a separate scored component (5th paragraph). The current AP History LEQ rubric no longer awards a separate point for synthesis — students should consult the current rubric to avoid preparing for criteria that no longer exist.

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AP US History Exam
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Exam Part I: Multiple Choice and SAQScore Higher on AP US History 2024: Tips for Short Answer QuestionsScore Higher on AP US History 2024: Tips for LEQsAP History LEQ Valid ThesisAP History LEQ Contextulization: Discussion of Relevant Historical ContextAP History LEQ Evidence: Use of Evidence Supports Your Thesis

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  • 0:00

    Welcome and Introductions

  • 0:36

    Student Check-Ins

  • 1:07

    Upcoming Streams

  • 2:09

    Tonight's Overview

  • 3:11

    Short Answer Questions

  • 4:13

    Exam Structure Details

  • 5:15

    Key Writing Tips

  • 6:47

    Practice Question 1

  • 10:21

    Answering Part B

  • 13:19

    Answering Part C

  • 17:04

    Passage-Based Questions

  • 20:13

    Jefferson's First Passage

  • 23:04

    Jefferson's Second Passage

  • 23:34

    Evidence from 1800-1830

  • 28:18

    Cartoon Analysis

  • 30:22

    Cartoon Point of View

  • 35:33

    Government Action 1832-1840

  • 39:14

    American System Explanation

  • 45:29

    Long Essay Structure

  • 51:13

    Jefferson Philosophy Essay

  • 58:05

    Closing and Upcoming

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