Learn AP with Maps

Maps are a great way to learn history because they are visual. Maps help us see how places change politically over time. They can show how and why wars develop. The maps below as well as the links to other pages will help you remember what you have learned about history.

World History Maps

• Great overview of World history through Maps
• Go here for a detailed set of Maps for all of World History
• Explains how maps are made and used by Historians
• Huge University of Texas library set of maps
• Great World History Maps

European History Maps

• Europe at the start of each century since 100/
• Modern Atlas of Europe
• Great BBC site showing Europe changing after WWII

United States History Maps

• Really cool animated set of maps showing the growth of the US from colonies to today
• Each segment link has a different map for 28 different periods of US history

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