AP European History
The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.
Semester 1
Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration
- I can explain the political, economic, and cultural changes that occurred during the Renaissance.
- I can analyze how humanism influenced art, science, and philosophy.
- I can explain the causes and effects of European exploration.
Unit 2: Reformation
- I can explain the causes of the Protestant Reformation.
- I can analyze the political, social, and economic effects of the Reformation.
- I can compare the major beliefs of different religious groups.
Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism
- I can explain how monarchs gained and maintained power in early modern Europe.
- I can compare absolute and constitutional monarchies.
- I can analyze the impact of political conflict on the development of government.
Unit 4: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
- I can explain how scientific discoveries challenged traditional beliefs.
- I can analyze the impact of Enlightenment ideas on politics and society.
- I can evaluate how new ideas influenced revolutions and reforms.
Semester 2
Unit 5: French Revolution and Napoleon
- I can explain the causes of the French Revolution.
- I can analyze the major events and turning points of the revolution.
- I can evaluate the impact of Napoleon on Europe.
Unit 6: Industrialization
- I can explain the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution.
- I can analyze how industrialization changed society and the economy.
- I can evaluate reform movements that developed in response to industrialization.
Unit 7: Nationalism and Imperialism
- I can explain how nationalism shaped European politics.
- I can analyze the causes and effects of imperialism.
- I can evaluate the impact of imperialism on Europe and colonized regions.
Unit 8: World War I and the Interwar Period
- I can explain the causes of World War I.
- I can analyze the major events and outcomes of the war.
- I can evaluate the political and economic challenges of the interwar period.
Unit 9: World War II and the Cold War
- I can explain the causes and major events of World War II.
- I can analyze the impact of the war on Europe and the world.
- I can explain the causes and effects of the Cold War.
- I can evaluate political, economic, and social changes in Europe after World War II.