AP US History Curriculum Debate

What prompted the video creator to make this video while on vacation?

• A debate about the Common Core curriculum

• A personal interest in American exceptionalism

• A story about changes in Oklahoma's AP US History funding

• A new educational policy in Florida

What was the main goal of the changes made to the AP US History curriculum?

• To encourage critical thinking using historical content

• To align with the Common Core standards

• To focus on American exceptionalism

• To increase the number of facts students memorize

Who are the main opponents of the new AP US History curriculum?

• Most historians and educators

• The Democratic Party

• The Black Robe Regiment and some conservatives

• The College Board

What is a notable feature of Representative Dan Fischer's proposed curriculum?

• It includes speeches from all recent presidents

• It is based on a single textbook

• It focuses on international history

• It includes religious sermons and the Ten Commandments

What action does the video creator encourage viewers to take?

• Ignore the issue and focus on other subjects

• Support the new curriculum changes

• Contact Representative Dan Fischer and sign a petition

• Propose a new curriculum for AP US History

What is the potential consequence if the funding cut for AP US History is approved in Oklahoma?

• More students will take the AP US History test

• The curriculum will become more flexible

• AP courses might be shut down indefinitely

• Students will have more AP courses to choose from

What does the video creator believe is the job of a historian?

• To memorize historical facts

• To promote American exceptionalism

• To encourage critical thinking about history

• To align with political views

What is the difference between the Common Core and AP courses according to the video?

• AP courses are more flexible and focus on critical thinking

• Common Core is more advanced than AP courses

• AP courses are mandatory for all students

• Common Core focuses on international history

What does the video creator suggest about the stories included in the new AP US History curriculum?

• They focus solely on American victories

• They include only recent historical events

• They are all positive and uplifting

• They include necessary but sometimes upsetting stories

What is the video creator's view on teaching American exceptionalism in the AP US History course?

• It should be included but not mandated

• It should be taught in all history courses

• It should be the main focus of the course

• It should be completely removed from the curriculum