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Patrick Fields.
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Unlock your potential in AP U.S. History
By far the greatest analyst of American life and society was Alexis de Tocqueville. So, I wrote a short book about what he would say about America today.
The reason I earned a 5 on my AP US History exam was that my teacher taught me how to incorporate analysis into essays; this skill has served me well as an American History teacher. An exceptionally high percentage of my students have achieved high scores (3,4 and 5) on the AP US History exam.
That is why I wrote "de Tocqueville Incognito", a short and accessible book that will help you ace the exam. It is available here as a pdf download or in audio format now for just $5.
American Heritage Library — Included FREE with AP U.S. History enrollment, or available separately for just $49. Gain instant access through the Teachable app to over 60 hours of rare American audiobooks, including the complete works of Joel Chandler Harris—Uncle Remus, Nights with Uncle Remus, Daddy Jake the Runaway, Little Mr. Thimblefinger—along with classics by William Gilmore Simms, Diddie, Dumps and Tot, and Diary of a Tar Heel Confederate.
Many of these complete audio editions are unavailable anywhere else at any price. Carefully curated for lovers of American history, literature, and folklore, the entire collection is yours for only $49..
For students ready to go further, I also offer a complete AP U.S. History course with lectures, documentation and personalized zoom sessions!
Impress AP Graders
The key to success is not memorization, but the ability to write clear, analytical essays across any historical period. The insight that impresses AP graders is rooted in the work of Alexis de Tocqueville – one of the greatest observers of American democracy.
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If you are serious about earning a 4 or 5, I will show you exactly how to get there. I offer a complete AP U.S. History course featuring: audio lectures, pdfs, essay questions, and more.
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Patrick Fields
I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987. I’ve taught History and French for most of the time since then, as well as English as a Second Language in New York City, France and Brazil. I enjoy long hikes on the Appalachian Trail with my English Setter Molly.
I owe it to my high school AP US History teacher and all my professors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who taught me how to analyze historic events and their repercussions decades, or centuries later. I learned how to apply and integrate analysis from great social scientists and philosophers to the events.
This skill has served me well on my AP US History exam and it has served me well as an American History teacher. An exceptionally high percentage of my students have achieved high scores (3,4 and 5) on the AP US History exam.
Unlock your potential in AP U.S. History with expert tips and resources to ace the exam!
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John Lauer, rising sophomore and ROTC AS200 Cadet, UNCC, 2026.
Before working with Mr. Fields, I understood the material but struggled to write the kind of analytical essays required for AP U.S. History. He taught me how to connect historical events, identify broader themes, and support my arguments with evidence..
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Bryan Sanchez, rising freshman at Vanderbilt University, 2026.
"What sets Mr. Fields apart is that he teaches students how to think historically. His lessons went far beyond memorizing names and dates.".
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Vladimir Sullivan, Fourth Class Cadet, (rising freshman) United States Air Force Academy, 2026
"Mr. Fields is not lying when he says that using Tocqueville in your DBQ's and your LEQ's will get you points! It got me a 4 on the AP U.S. History Exam!".
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AP U.S. History online course
For students ready to go further, I offer a complete AP U.S. History course featuring:
- 170 concise audio lectures (also available in PDF)
- Chapter-based multiple-choice questions
- Document-Based Questions (DBQs) and Long Essay Questions (LEQs)
- Personalized feedback through live Zoom sessions, where we review your writing together
If you are serious about earning a 4 or 5, I will show you exactly how to get there.
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