 Welcome to Advanced Placement United States History from NCSSM Connect. APUS History is an introductory college-level US history course that asks students to investigate the significant events, individuals, developments, problems, and processes that have made the United States into the country it is today, through nine historical periods, from 1491 to the present. APUS History students will develop the skills of a historian, including analyzing primary and secondary sources, developing historical arguments, and making historical connections, as we explore concepts like American and national identity, geography and the environment, migration and settlement, politics and power, American and regional cultures, and social structure. In addition to the exciting and relevant course content, APUS History also helps prepare students for college success by honing writing and reasoning skills while deepening analytical abilities. APUS History students can also potentially earn college credit by passing the APUS History exam administered by the College Board in May of each year. Although this is a college-level course, there are no academic prerequisites or requirements. Instead, students will be asked to come to class with a willingness to engage over course topics and a real desire for learning. If you want to learn more about our country while also challenging yourself for the future and potentially earning college credit, sign up for APUS History today.