Course Description: Advanced Placement European History will cover the time period 1400 A.D. to the present and will focus on historical, political, and economics history with an emphasis on cultural and social change throughout time. Furthermore, these areas will be studied from a variety of perspectives in order to create a balanced view of history. Besides gaining factual information about European history, students will also gain an understanding of the principal themes of European history, the ability to analyze primary and secondary sources (such as documents, maps, statistics, artwork, and photographs), and the ability to express that understanding effectively in formal writing.