Using Geography to Understand History (AP)
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Geography, Maps and History
Maps are a great way to learn United States history because they are visual and they contain a lot of information in a small space. 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.
These are examples of the maps you absolutely must know to do well in this course.
And here are some links to excellent United States history map sites around the internet.
Finally, if you want to practice your skills, here are links to some map quizzes that you can use to check your knowledge.