This class is designed to be a college freshman-level American history course that will prepare students for the AP Exam in May 2015. In this class we will emphasize interpreting documents, mastering a significant body of knowledge, and writing critical essays. Building a strong foundation of knowledge about our country’s history will help students in a variety of ways – for example, citizens who are well-informed about the history of this country will be able to make better decisions as they fulfill their civic duties in our democratic republic.