APUSH NOTES/GUIDE UNIT 1:
Unit 1 of AP® US History covers the time frame of 1491–1607, and makes up about 4-6% of the AP® Exam. This is the shortest unit in the course, but contains an important foundation for what's to come. AP US History notes, apush notes, apush unit 1, ap us history unit 1, apush guide
Some key concepts to note are:
- The main Native American societies who existed in the Americas prior to European exploration, and key characteristics about their lifestyles
- Why and how Europeans came to the Americas
- Colonial systems put in place by European powers to increase their power & wealth
- Similarities, differences, and interactions between European groups and Native Americans
Here is a brief review of some of the main concepts! You can find full, comprehensive guides by clicking here.
