AP US History Students Over Halfway There
Izzy Schrock Convergence Editor The textbook, The American Pageant , used by the AP US History class. Photo by Izzy Schrock. Students in AP US History are now over half way through their curriculum and their book, The American Pageant. Fondly called "apush", students have been working hard in class to learn and prepare for the exam. The class is now on chapter 25 of 42 total chapters. “[I’m] technically on 24 and a half,” said junior Michael Altes. Outlining chapters can be tough, but due dates are flexible so students can stay balanced. “It feels a bit like death,” teases sophomore Holly Hemann. By the end of the year students will have read The American Pageant cover to cover. “It gives all the answers, and is better than a lecture,” Hemann said. The main difference between regular US history and AP US History is that it covers from Columbus to modern day, has more reading, and is faster p...