AP History Help

Wendy Wawrzyniak
  • 5.0 (2)
  • HISTORY
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

The premier podcast for AP History students! Host Wendy helps you master AP US, World, and European History with expert content, essential skills, and proven strategies. Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for the exam, Wendy will coach you to success and help you earn that 5! AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this podcast.

  1. Mastering the Complexity Point: To What Extent Is Trade the Most Important Development in History? APUSH, AP World, AP Euro

    FEB 2

    Mastering the Complexity Point: To What Extent Is Trade the Most Important Development in History? APUSH, AP World, AP Euro

    Can a single peppercorn or a lump of coal change the course of an entire civilization? In Episode 55 of AP History Help, host Wendy explores why trade is the ultimate "engine" of history across AP World, AP European, and AP US History. We move beyond dates and names to look at history as a series of transactions that fueled the spread of religions like Buddhism and Islam, sparked the Commercial and Market Revolutions, and ultimately weaponized global supply chains during the World Wars. Whether you are preparing for a DBQ or an LEQ, this episode provides the specific evidence and "complexity" framing needed to argue how economic interdependence shifted the balance of power and redefined the modern state. Plus, don't miss our "Fun Fact" on the 17th-century trade deal that swapped a tiny nutmeg island for Manhattan! Show Notes: Website: https://aphistoryhelp.com/  Success Planner: https://a.co/d/5btw7yx   DBQ Class: https://outschool.com/classes/master-the-craft-of-writing-the-dbq-essay-for-ap-world-euro-or-apush-get-a-7-I2OXBxyu?usid=4M9JQc2s&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link www.BuyMeACoffee.com/APHistoryHelp   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561254028223   https://www.instagram.com/aphistoryhelp/   https://www.tiktok.com/@aphistoryhelp   https://www.youtube.com/@APHistoryHelp https://www.youtube.com/@APHistoryHelpshorts Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: History as a Series of Transactions 1:09 Important Updates: DBQ Class & New YouTube Channel 3:17 AP World History: Trade as the Engine of Cultural Diffusion 6:01 Deep Dive: The Spread of Buddhism and Islam via Trade 8:06 AP European History: The Commercial Revolution Shift 9:25 From Mercantilism to the Rise of the Bourgeoisie 10:31 Fun Fact: The Nutmeg War (Trading Manhattan) 11:44 APUSH: The Triangle Trade and Slavery 12:12 APUSH: The Market Revolution and Sectionalism 13:50 The Dark Side: How Global Trade Fueled the World Wars 17:00 Essay Strategy: Using Trade for the "Complexity Point" 17:41 Conclusion & Next Week's Topic  This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/Licensee: mrswrobertsAudio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War BattleAudio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770/Audio File ID: 119770

    21 min
  2. AP European History Unit 6 Industrialization & Its Effects: Machines Change Everything

    JAN 19

    AP European History Unit 6 Industrialization & Its Effects: Machines Change Everything

    Master AP European History Unit 6 (1815–1914) with this comprehensive review of Industrialization and Its Effects. In Episode 54 of the AP History Help podcast, host Wendy explores the "Great Shift" that transformed Europe from a quiet agrarian society into an industrial powerhouse. We break down the "perfect storm" of factors that allowed Great Britain to lead the way—from coal and capital to political stability—and track the spread of industry through the Zollverein in Germany and gradual changes in France. This episode covers essential exam topics including the Second Industrial Revolution (Steel, Chemicals, Electricity, and Oil), the social impacts of urbanization and the Cult of Domesticity, and the political tension between Metternich's Conservatism and the rising "isms" like Liberalism, Nationalism, and Socialism. With Unit 6 representing 10% to 15% of the AP Euro Exam, we focus heavily on the skill of Causation to help you earn points on your DBQ and LEQ. Learn about landmark institutional responses such as the Factory Act of 1833, the rebuilding of Paris by Georges Haussmann, and the birth of modern policing with the London "Bobbies." Whether you're reviewing the Revolutions of 1848 or the militant tactics of Emmeline Pankhurst, this deep dive provides the specific evidence you need to succeed. Don't forget to check the show notes for links to our Student Success Planner and Outschool courses on DBQ writing and AP skills to ensure you're ready for exam day! Website: www.APHistoryHelp.com Consider buying Wendy a coffee: www.BuyMeACoffee.com/APHistoryHelp   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561254028223   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aphistoryhelp/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aphistoryhelp   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@APHistoryHelp "ISMS" Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/n8BongTHBSs?si=-z4eerA9ELa5qeiy AP History Success Class: https://outschool.com/classes/ap-history-success-master-the-skills-for-ap-world-us-euro-OPxcaxgJ?usid=4M9JQc2s&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Live Zoom DBQ Class: https://outschool.com/classes/master-the-craft-of-writing-the-dbq-essay-for-ap-world-euro-or-apush-get-a-7-I2OXBxyu?usid=4M9JQc2s&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Self-Paced DBQ Class: https://outschool.com/classes/dbq-master-the-craft-of-writing-the-dbq-essay-for-ap-world-apush-or-euro-sp-9PTcFJBq?usid=4M9JQc2s&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link AP Euro Self-Paced Course on Outschool: https://outschool.com/classes/ap-european-history-unit-6-industrialization-its-effects-1815-1914-self-paced-KGaQTNAd?usid=4M9JQc2s&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Amazon link to purchase Success Planner for History Students: https://a.co/d/2434UR1   This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/Licensee: mrswrobertsAudio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War BattleAudio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770/Audio File ID: 119770

    20 min
  3. Shattering the Narrative: The Women Who Defied History (AP World, Euro, & APUSH)

    JAN 5

    Shattering the Narrative: The Women Who Defied History (AP World, Euro, & APUSH)

    Stop writing basic essays about how women throughout history were just oppressed under patriarchy; to earn the "complexity point" on your AP World, AP Euro, and APUSH exams, you need to know the exceptions. This cross-course deep dive explores the dynamic women and unique societies that broke the historical rules. From powerful rulers who dominated their eras like Empress Theodora, Queen Elizabeth I, and Empress Dowager Cixi, to defying gender norms like warrior Joan of Arc and the pirate fleet commander Ching Shih, we supply the evidence you need for nuanced arguments. We also examine intellectual revolutionaries like Mary Wollstonecraft (and her connection to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein), suffrage organizers Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and matrilineal societies among the Mongols and in Southeast Asia. Listen now to master the "despite" and "although" statements that will elevate your DBQ and LEQ responses and earn that complexity point.   www.APHistoryHelp.com DBQ Class: https://outschool.com/classes/master-the-craft-of-writing-the-dbq-essay-for-ap-world-euro-or-apush-get-a-7-I2OXBxyu?  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561254028223 https://www.instagram.com/aphistoryhelp/ https://www.tiktok.com/@aphistoryhelp https://www.youtube.com/@APHistoryHelp Email: Wendy@APHistoryHelp.com  This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/Licensee: mrswrobertsAudio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War BattleAudio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770/Audio File ID:119770

    19 min
  4. AP European Unit 5: Conflict & Crisis in the Late 18th Century (Napoleon Hero or Tyrant?)

    12/15/2025

    AP European Unit 5: Conflict & Crisis in the Late 18th Century (Napoleon Hero or Tyrant?)

    This episode of the AP History Help podcast takes you deep into the explosive events of AP Euro Unit 5! We cover the rise of the French Revolution, from the storming of the Bastille to the terrifying Reign of Terror. You'll learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, a complex figure who changed the face of Europe. Finally, we'll explore the conservative backlash at the Congress of Vienna, led by Klemens von Metternich, and the subsequent wave of liberal and nationalist revolutions that swept across Europe in 1848. This is a must-listen for any student preparing for the AP European History exam! Keywords: AP European History, Unit 5, French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, Reign of Terror, Congress of Vienna, Klemens von Metternich, Revolutions of 1848, AP Euro, history podcast. www.APHistoryHelp.com www.BuyMeACoffee.com/APHistoryHelp https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561254028223 https://www.instagram.com/aphistoryhelp/ https://www.tiktok.com/@aphistoryhelp https://www.youtube.com/@APHistoryHelp   This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/Licensee: mrswrobertsAudio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War BattleAudio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770/Audio File ID: 119770

    23 min
  5. The Prism of Isms: Decoding History's Favorite Suffix AP Euro, AP World, APUSH

    12/01/2025

    The Prism of Isms: Decoding History's Favorite Suffix AP Euro, AP World, APUSH

    Are you struggling to keep your "isms" straight? Whether you are prepping for AP European History, APUSH, or AP World, that little three-letter suffix is the key to unlocking the major eras of history. In this deep dive episode of AP History Help, we decode the essential vocabulary you need to master your LEQs and DBQs. Join us as we break down the complex systems of power, from the rigid land ownership of Feudalism to the absolute authority of the Monarchy. We trace the economic shifts from Mercantilism to Capitalism and Socialism , and explore how art mirrored the mind through Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. In this episode, you will learn: The 19th Century Cage Match: A detailed look at the post-Napoleon conflict between Liberalism and Conservatism, including the Concert of Europe and the Revolutions of 1848. Economic & Political Systems: The difference between Absolutism and Enlightened Despotism , and the rise of Nationalism. Philosophy & Art: How movements like Humanism and Transcendentalism shaped the cultural landscape. Holiday Fun Fact: How Theodore Roosevelt's Jingoism helped save American football. Musical Interlude: An AI-generated lyrical breakdown to help these terms stick in your memory. Upcoming Episodes: Dec 15: AP Euro Unit 5: Late 19th Century Conflicts Jan 5: Deep Dive: The Role of Women in History Links: TPT Store: bit.ly/WendyTPTStore Website: APHistoryHelp.com  Email: Wendy@APHistoryHelp.com Amazon link to purchase Success Planner for History Students: https://a.co/d/2434UR1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561254028223  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aphistoryhelp/  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@APHistoryHelp  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aphistoryhelp

    22 min
  6. AP Euro Unit 4: Reason Changes Everything! Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

    11/17/2025

    AP Euro Unit 4: Reason Changes Everything! Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

    Celebrate Episode 50 with AP History Help as we explore AP European History Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments! This episode dives into how Reason Changes Everything, from challenging ancient astronomy to fundamentally reshaping government. Discover the revolutionary ideas of the Scientific Revolution with figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, who pioneered empiricism and universal gravitation. Then, journey into the Enlightenment as Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau apply reason to society, championing natural rights, freedom of speech, separation of powers, and the social contract. We'll also examine the role of salons and coffeehouses in spreading these ideas and analyze the paradox of Enlightened Absolutism with rulers like Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great, and Joseph II. Learn about the Agricultural Revolution and Cottage Industry's impact on 18th-century life. Get ready to understand the intellectual fuel for future revolutions! Links: www.APHistoryHelp.com www.BuyMeACoffee.com/APHistoryHelp #APEuro #APEuropeanHistory #Unit4 #ScientificRevolution #Enlightenment #IsaacNewton #JohnLocke #Voltaire #Montesquieu #Rousseau #EnlightenedAbsolutism #Reason #HistoryPodcast #APHISTORYHELP #Episode50   This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/ Licensee: mrswroberts Audio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War Battle Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770/ Audio File ID: 119770 Date of download: 2025-10-22 23:50:51 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand Pappelallee 78/79 10437 Berlin Germany

    21 min

  7. 11/03/2025

    Why Everyone Moved: The Engine of History | Human Migrations Across all AP Courses

    Discover the untold story of human movement with AP History Help! This episode dives into "Why Everyone Moved" by exploring Human Migrations as a fundamental force in AP World, AP European, and AP U.S. History. Unpack the push and pull factors that drove people across continents, from the ancient Bantu Migrations in Africa to the devastating Irish Potato Famine migration to America, and the pivotal Great Migration of African Americans within the U.S. Learn how migration is the ultimate lens for understanding Causation and Continuity & Change in history, shaping societies, economies, and cultures globally. We'll provide specific historical examples for each AP course and reveal potential FRQ topics on migration for your AP exams. Tune in to see how this hidden engine connects every period and place! Buy Me a Coffee: coff.ee/aphistoryhelp AP History Help Webstie: www.APHistoryHelp.com  TikTok: @APHistoryHelp Instagram: @APHistoryHelp #APWorldHistory #APEuro #APUSH #HumanMigration #HistoryPodcast #Causation #ContinuityAndChange #BantuMigrations #IrishPotatoFamine #GreatMigration #APExams #StudyHelp #WhyEveryoneMoved #GlobalHistory Intro/Outro:  This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/Licensee: mrswrobertsAudio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War BattleAudio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770/Audio File ID: 119770

    20 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    AP European History Unit 3 Absolutism and Constitutionalism Kings vs. Rights

    Dive into AP European History Unit 3 with AP History Help as we explore the epic clash between Absolutism and Constitutionalism from 1648-1815! This episode unpacks the profound impact of the Commercial Revolution and the devastating Wars of Religion (including the Thirty Years' War) on state-building in early modern Europe. Discover how monarchs like Louis XIV epitomized absolute power with divine right at Versailles, while England forged a different path through the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, culminating in the English Bill of Rights (1689). We'll also examine the unique Dutch Golden Age and the crucial concept of the Balance of Power that defined European international relations. Featuring a dramatic "Princes in the Tower" fun fact, this is your essential guide to understanding the political, economic, and social forces that shaped modern European states. Perfect for AP Euro students mastering Unit 3 content on power, profit, and piety! www.APHistoryHelp.com https://www.tiktok.com/@aphistoryhelp  https://www.instagram.com/aphistoryhelp/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561254028223  #APEuro #APEuropeanHistory #Absolutism #Constitutionalism #LouisXIV #GloriousRevolution #DutchGoldenAge #CommercialRevolution #WarsOfReligion #ThirtyYearsWar #BalanceOfPower #HistoryPodcast #APHISTORYHELP #17thCenturyEurope

    20 min
See All (56)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

The premier podcast for AP History students! Host Wendy helps you master AP US, World, and European History with expert content, essential skills, and proven strategies. Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for the exam, Wendy will coach you to success and help you earn that 5! AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Wendy Wawrzyniak
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    AP History Help

You Might Also Like