The Advanced Placement Program in European History corresponds to the most recent trends in history curriculum at the undergraduate level. The program makes demands upon the students equivalent to those of full-year introductory college courses. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends from approximately 1450 to 2001. The course is designed to give students grounding in historical content with a focus on historiography and interpretation and analysis of primary and secondary documents. Students are provided with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with problems and materials in European history. Emphasis is placed on analyzing historical data, synthesizing evidence and evaluating the ideas of others as students develop the ability to express themselves with clarity and precision when writing essays. AP students also learn to deal with strenuous traditional academic settings and ultimately achieve at levels they never imagined possible. These skills are transferable to all subject areas. Students who successfully complete the course stand a good chance of making a passing grade on the Advanced Placement European History Examination, which will be administered in May 2016. All students enrolled in this course must take the Advanced Placement Exam. On successful completion of the exam students may be awarded college credit. The most critical keys to student success are consistency and commitment.