Navigating the 2020 AP US History Exam Format and Expectations

The video provides a guide to the 2020 AP US History exam, detailing changes in format, content, and scoring. The exam will be a single document-based question (DBQ) with fewer documents and an open book policy. The scoring system allows for up to 10 points, with emphasis on thesis, contextualization, evidence, and analysis. The video also highlights the importance of understanding historical context and avoiding plagiarism.

When is the 2020 AP US History Exam scheduled to take place?

• May 15, 2020

• April 20, 2020

• June 1, 2020

• May 10, 2020

What is the main focus of the 2020 AP US History Exam format?

• A single Document-Based Question (DBQ)

• Short answer questions

• Multiple choice questions

• A long essay

Which periods of US history does the 2020 exam cover?

• Periods 1 through 5

• Periods 2 through 6

• Periods 5 through 9

• Periods 3 through 7

How many documents are included in the 2020 DBQ?

• Six

• Seven

• Four

• Five

What is required to earn the thesis point in the DBQ?

• A detailed timeline

• A summary of the documents

• A historically defensible claim with reasoning

• A list of historical events

What does contextualization involve in the DBQ?

• Summarizing the exam format

• Listing all historical events

• Providing a broader sense of the time period relevant to the thesis

• Describing the documents

How can you earn additional evidence points in the DBQ?

• By describing two documents

• By bringing in additional evidence beyond the documents

• By quoting the documents

• By listing historical dates

What is required for source analysis in the DBQ?

• Summarizing the document

• Explaining the relevance of the document's point of view, purpose, situation, or audience

• Listing the document's author

• Mentioning the document's title

What does demonstrating a complex understanding involve?

• Corroborating, qualifying, or modifying your argument

• Listing all historical events

• Summarizing the exam format

• Describing the documents

What is the maximum score you can earn on the 2020 DBQ?

• 7 points

• 10 points

• 8 points

• 9 points