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Period 4: 1800-1848 | AP®︎ US History | Arts and humanities | Khan Academy

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In the early nineteenth century, the United States expanded rapidly, fueled by new technology, growing markets, and the extension of democracy to all white men. But this prosperity came at a cost, gobbling up the lands of Native Americans in the West and the labor of enslaved people in the South.

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In AP® US History, period 4 spans from 1800 to 1848 CE. The following guide will be updated periodically with hyperlinks to excellent resources. As you are reviewing for this era, focus on the key concepts and use the essential questions to guide you.
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STUDY TIP: You will never be asked specifically to identify a date. However, knowing the order of events will help immensely with cause and effect. For this reason, we have identified the most important dates to know.

PERIOD 4 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

STUDY TIP: Use the following essential questions to guide your review of this entire unit. Keep in mind, these are not meant to be practice essay questions. Each question was written to help you summarize the key concept.

1. How did the United States government adapt to changing demographics in the early 19th century?

2. In what ways did the market revolution impact American society?

3. How did the US participate in foreign affairs in the early 19th century?

Past Essay Questions from Period 4

STUDY TIP: Content from this era has appeared on the essays fifteen times since 2000. Take a look at these questions before you review the key concepts & vocabulary below to get a sense of how you will be assessed. Then, come back to these later and practice writing as many as you can!

*The APUSH exam was significantly revised in 2015, so any questions from before then are not representative of the current exam format. You can still use prior questions to practice, however DBQs will have more than 7 documents, the LEQ prompts are worded differently, and the rubrics are completely different. Use questions from 2002-2014 with caution. Essays from 1973-1999 available here
2017 - LEQ 1: Effect of market revolution on women 2017 - SAQ 1: Pre-Civil War Immigration 2015 - LEQ 3: Mexican-American War
PERIOD 4 KEY CONCEPTS - COURSE OUTLINE
*The following outline was adapted from the AP United States History Course Description as published by College Board in 2017 found

1. Suffrage was expanded, which led to the growth of political parties.

1. Political parties in the early 1800s debated tariffs, federal powers, and foreign policy.

2. The Supreme Court defined judiciary powers as interpreting the Constitution.

3. New political parties including Democrats and Whigs continued to debate the role of the federal government in terms of banking, tariffs, and infrastructure.

4. Slavery and economic policy continued to divide Americans through regional politics.

2. Distinctive cultures developed across America as national culture strengthened

1. Second Great Awakening sparked moral and social reforms.

2. New national culture developed to combine American & European influences.

3. Romantic styles inspired literature, art, and architecture.

4. Black communities both enslaved and free developed distinctive cultures and resistance strategies to protect their families and traditions.

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Economic development unified the nation and encouraged regional differences.

1. Immigration to northern cities increased and many Americans moved west.

2. Southern cotton production increased and Northern manufacturing developed.

3. Southern identity was built on agriculture.

4. Attempts to unify the US economy (the American System) sparked debates.

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The US continued to claim territory throughout North America.

1. After the Louisiana Purchase, the US continued to seek more control over North America through exploration, military actions, American Indian removal, and diplomacy through the Monroe Doctrine.

2. The federal government relocated Native American communities to clear the frontier.

4.1. Developing a Modern Democracy

4.2. Innovations accelerated the American economy

4.3. Foreign Policy

LIST OF CONCEPTS & VOCABULARY FROM PERIOD 4

STUDY TIP: These are the concepts and vocabulary from period 4 that most commonly appear on the exam. Create a quizlet deck to make sure you are familiar with these terms!

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APUSH Period 4 Review: 1800 to 1848 | AP® US History | Fiveable

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In AP® US History, period 4 spans from 1800 to 1848 CE. The following guide will be updated periodically with hyperlinks to excellent resources. As you are reviewing for this era, focus on the key concepts and use the essential questions to guide you. You can request the full Ultimate Guide to AP US History here.

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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History AP US History Study Guide Period 4: 1800-1848

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The new republic struggled to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes.

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