APUSH Review & Online Course

All content in the UWorld AP U.S. History full review course aligns with the latest College Board® Course and Exam Description (CED). The program covers the entire 9-unit curriculum, ensuring students are fully prepared for every part of the APUSH exam:

• Unit 1: Period 1 (1491 to 1607) – Exploration and colonization of the Americas.
• Unit 2: Period 2 (1607 to 1754) – Development of colonial societies and regional differences.
• Unit 3: Period 3 (1754 to 1800) – American Revolution and the early republic.
• Unit 4: Period 4 (1800 to 1848) – Expansion, reform movements, and the rise of democracy.
• Unit 5: Period 5 (1844 to 1877) – Civil War and Reconstruction.
• Unit 6: Period 6 (1865 to 1898) – Industrialization, immigration, and the Gilded Age.
• Unit 7: Period 7 (1890 to 1945) – Progressive Era, world wars, and changing America.
• Unit 8: Period 8 (1945 to 1980) – Cold War, civil rights, and postwar prosperity.
• Unit 9: Period 9 (1980 to present) – Globalization and modern U.S. developments.

Each section of our AP U.S. History online course is designed to connect historical events, sharpen analytical thinking, and prepare students for both multiple-choice and free-response questions with confidence.

While free platforms such as Khan Academy can be useful, the UWorld AP U.S. History review course delivers a more targeted, exam-focused experience. Every practice question is modeled after real AP exam difficulty and includes detailed explanations for all answer choices, teaching not just the ‘what’, but the ‘why.’

Free materials often lack structure and consistency, while UWorld’s AP U.S. History review course provides a complete learning path built for exam success. 

You’ll get:

• Realistic practice questions that mirror AP exam style and rigor.
• Step-by-step explanations with visuals and historical context.
• A personalized progress dashboard that highlights weak areas.
• Digital tools like timers and quizzes to simulate test conditions.

Our digital platform also includes progress tracking, realistic test simulations, and visual study tools that make complex historical themes easier to grasp. UWorld’s APUSH course is built for students who want to study efficiently and confidently achieve top scores on the exam.

While we encourage students to take full advantage of the time available to prepare for the APUSH exam (which is why we offer plans up to a full year), we also understand that some students need to prepare on a shorter timeline. Unlike typical AP U.S. History crash courses that rush through condensed material, we give you access to the same tools and resources in our full course.

Why Our 30-Day Plan Works for Cram Study:

• Cover essential content efficiently with our Focused APUSH videos.
• Increase retention quickly using our active learning methodology.
• Focus on your weakest areas and maximize study efficiency with our customizable quiz generator.
• See exactly where to focus your time using our progress dashboard.
• Use smart flashcards for quick review and memorization of key concepts.
• Study on-the-go with our Mobile app, so you can maximize any spare moments throughout your day.

Rather than rushing through condensed material, you’re getting the same proven resources that help students achieve top scores, just with a more focused timeline and strategic study approach.

Look for review courses that:

• Are fully aligned with the latest College Board standards.
• Include realistic AP-style practice questions.
• Offer clear, detailed explanations and visual learning aids.
• Provide progress tracking tools for students to monitor improvement.

UWorld’s AP U.S. History full review course offers all of these features, helping students strengthen critical thinking, manage study time effectively, and perform at their highest potential.

A strong performance on the AP U.S. History Exam can earn valuable college credit, helping students save on tuition and potentially graduate earlier. Beyond the financial perks, earning a qualifying score (3 or higher) proves your readiness for college-level history, while top scores (4–5) strengthen applications to selective universities.

An AP U.S. History review course like UWorld’s provides structure, realistic practice, and guided instruction to help students perform their best. It also develops analytical thinking, document-based writing, and evidence-based reasoning, skills essential for both college and career success.

UWorld’s APUSH course helps you measure not only what you know, but how well you can apply it on test day.

You’ll know you’re ready when you can:

• Perform consistently on mixed-topic practice tests. Use customizable quizzes to test knowledge across all nine APUSH periods.
• Eliminate gaps in understanding. Identify weak areas, such as Reconstruction or the Progressive Era, and strengthen them through detailed feedback.
• Explain historical reasoning. Master not just facts but cause-and-effect analysis with explanations that teach the “why” behind every answer.

By regularly practicing and reviewing your results, you’ll approach exam day with confidence backed by real data.

UWorld’s AP U.S. History review course is a complete preparation system that combines learning, practice, and review for maximum results. The course includes:

• Expert-Led Video Lessons: Simplify challenging historical topics and themes with focused, engaging instruction.
• Digital Study Guide: Our interactive online guide uses visuals, timelines, and comprehension checks to reinforce key ideas.
• Exam-level Practice Questions: Build confidence with questions that match the AP exam’s format and difficulty.
• Customizable Quiz Generator: Target your weak areas by creating practice tests focused on specific periods or themes.
• Smart Study Planner: Set your schedule and track your goals with a personalized daily study plan.
• Progress Dashboard & Analytics: Monitor your improvement in real time, and use insights to stay focused.

Every feature is designed to help students study efficiently and feel confident when tackling the real APUSH exam.

Yes! UWorld’s AP U.S. History review course supports every kind of learner, whether you’re building confidence or aiming for a perfect 5.

• For struggling students: Step-by-step explanations and visual timelines simplify complex topics and help strengthen foundational understanding.
• For average APUSH learners: The watch–read–practice format builds retention and bridges knowledge gaps throughout the school year.
• For advanced students: Challenging exam-level questions and analytics tools provide the rigor and precision needed to fine-tune test-taking strategies.

Wherever you start, UWorld meets you there, with personalized, high-quality tools designed to boost performance and confidence.

Yes, absolutely. UWorld’s APUSH review course helps you master even the most challenging historical themes, such as industrialization, American imperialism, and Cold War diplomacy.

Our visual explanations, timelines, and interactive quizzes bring history to life, showing how events connect across time. When you need extra support, you can build personalized quizzes focused on key themes to turn weaker areas into strengths.

Most students see noticeable progress after 4 – 8 weeks of consistent study with UWorld’s AP U.S. History course. Those who follow a structured plan throughout the semester often achieve the largest score gains.

Even students using it as a 2 – 3 week APUSH crash course can strengthen understanding of high-yield periods, such as the American Revolution or Civil Rights Movement. The flexible study planner helps you create a realistic schedule based on your available time, ensuring steady improvement and effective review.