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History  \nSummer Assignment 2026  \nWelcome to AP European History!  \nAP Euro is a college-level course that replaces an introductory survey course that you might take your freshman or sophomore year at a college or university. Students in this class will gain a basic understanding of the history of Europe from the Middle Ages up to the modern-day. European history is particularly important to understand since so much of the world has been shaped by European interactions. Comprehension of the course material will aid you in your quest to become a well-rounded individual as well as earn a good grade on the AP exam come May.  \nYour summer assignment will consist of three parts:  \n1. First, purchase the AMSCO book European History. The link to the book can be found here:  \n[https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Placement-European-History-2nd/dp/1663639728](https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Placement-European-History-2nd/dp/1663639728)  \nDO NOT purchase the digital version as not only are there slight differences in the text itself, but students who have used the digital version have experienced technical errors in the past.  \n• After purchasing the textbook, please read the introductory chapter about how to study for the AP Euro exam. While this section does not have any course content, per se, it does have good information on how to be successful during the course.  \n2. Read the book Heretics and Heroes: How Renaissance Artists and Reformation Priests Created Our World by Thomas Cahill. Then, write a five-paragraph essay evaluating the following prompt: To what extent did European politics and culture transform during the shift from the Medieval Era to the Renaissance Era?  \n• When writing this essay, please be sure that it mirrors the AP style as closely as possible. This link ([https://tinyurl.com/2bazmkmj](https://tinyurl.com/2bazmkmj)) provides a good summary of what is expected of you when writing the long-essay question (LEQ). Furthermore, this link ([https://tinyurl.com/mu429wwb](https://tinyurl.com/mu429wwb)) provides you with a simplified version of the grading rubric so you can be sure to get as many points as possible.  \n• While not part ofthe AP grading rubric, please use parenthetical citation when referencing the text. Remember that you should cite with page numbers after using direct quotes or paraphrasing one of the authors ideas. After citing the text, be sure to add your own analysis to earn as many points as possible.  \n3. Finally, choose one of the attached DBQs to work on. You are not required to write the full DBQ, but you will need to analyze the documents and break them down using the attached guide as if you were writing the DBQ for real. This will help us get started with developing analytical skills which are incredibly important for success in the class. The prompts are as follows:  \n• Evaluate whether Spanish exploration in the period 1492 to 1600 was motivated primarily by economic considerations or by religious considerations.  \n• Evaluate whether or not the Protestant Reformation was a radical challenge to established hierarchies.  \nTest Booklet  \nThese assignments will be due on the first day of class for a grade and allow us to start the year strong. If you have any questions or concerns about completing the assignments, please send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.  \nRemember, this is a college-level class and as such, I will be expecting college-level work and maturity. Plagiarism (passing off somebody else’s ideas as your own) and cheating will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Advances in artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.) are changing the face of education and will continue to do so for the near future. 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