AP Exam
AP U.S. HISTORY EXAM: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES
FRIDAY, MAY 5TH 2017 8 AM
The AP Exam questions measure students’ knowledge of U.S. history and their ability to think historically.
Questions are based on key and supporting concepts, course themes, and historical thinking skills.
Section I Part A: Multiple Choice | 50–55 Questions | 55 Minutes |40% of Exam Score
• Questions appear in sets of 2–5.
• Students analyze historical texts, interpretations, and evidence.
• Primary and secondary sources, images, graphs, and maps are included.
Section I Part B: Short Answer | 4 Questions | 45 Minutes |20% of Exam Score
• Questions provide opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know best.
• Some questions include texts, images, graphs, or maps.
Section II Part A: Document Based | 1 Question | 60 Minutes |25% of Exam Score
• Analyze and synthesize historical data.
• Assess written, quantitative, or visual materials as historical evidence.
Section II Part B: Long Essay | 1 Question | 35 Minutes |15% of Exam Score
• Students select one question among two.
• Explain and analyze significant issues in U.S. history.
• Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence.
FRIDAY, MAY 5TH 2017 8 AM
The AP Exam questions measure students’ knowledge of U.S. history and their ability to think historically.
Questions are based on key and supporting concepts, course themes, and historical thinking skills.
Section I Part A: Multiple Choice | 50–55 Questions | 55 Minutes |40% of Exam Score
• Questions appear in sets of 2–5.
• Students analyze historical texts, interpretations, and evidence.
• Primary and secondary sources, images, graphs, and maps are included.
Section I Part B: Short Answer | 4 Questions | 45 Minutes |20% of Exam Score
• Questions provide opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know best.
• Some questions include texts, images, graphs, or maps.
Section II Part A: Document Based | 1 Question | 60 Minutes |25% of Exam Score
• Analyze and synthesize historical data.
• Assess written, quantitative, or visual materials as historical evidence.
Section II Part B: Long Essay | 1 Question | 35 Minutes |15% of Exam Score
• Students select one question among two.
• Explain and analyze significant issues in U.S. history.
• Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence.