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APUSH Period 5: Civil War & Reconstruction (1844–1877)

Review APUSH Period 5 (1844–1877): Civil War & Reconstruction. Key terms, events, themes, practice questions, and exam tips for AP US History unit 5.

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Review APUSH Period 5 (1844–1877): The road to secession, the Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction policies and their consequences.

What to Know for Period 5

  • Key terms and vocabulary for this period
  • Major events and turning points
  • Historical themes and connections
  • Common DBQ and LEQ topics from this period

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