TABLE OF CONTENTS
2006 FRQ Study Guide ....................................................... 3
2006 DBQ Study Guide ........................................................ 4
Historical Periods To Memorize .............................................. 6
Key Dates to Memorize ......................................................... 8
Key Terms You Must Know ...................................................9
Colonial Period Study Guide .................................................. 16
Major Themes in American Society ........................................... 19
Economics in American History Study Guide .............................. 66
Supreme Court Decisions ..................................................... 70
Writings in American History ................................................ 72
Important Presidential Elections ............................................... 73
U.S. History Time Line .......................................................... 74
Presidents Study Guide ........................................................ 83
2005 AP U.S. History Study Kit -3-
2006 FREE-RESPONSE STUDY GUIDE
TOPIC RATIONALE Colonial Society Occurs about every two years American Revolution: causes, impact and results 1999 DBQ; 2004 FRQ (society) Articles of Confederation 2003 FRQ; 2005 DBQ (indirect) Constitution: events leading to; provisions & compromises; Not since 1991 & 1984 ratification debate (2005 DBQ; Form B FRQ) Federalist Era: 1789-1801 2002 FRQ; 2005 DBQ (indirect) Jeffersonian Democracy 2002 FRQ War of 1812: causes, results, impact on society No question ever! Jacksonian Era: 1828-1848 Occurs every 2 to 3 years Nationalism, Sectionalism: East, West & South Parts of numerous questions Secession & Lincoln's/Republicans' policies during the Civil War Indirect question in 1997, 2003 “Market Revolution”: Industrial Rev/Transportation Rev/ Transportation question in 2003