AP(R) U.S. History Crash Course Book + Online
Published on 19. January 2015
369 pages
978-0-7386-8618-9 (ISBN)
Description
REA's Crash Course for the AP® U.S. History Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement® Score in Less Time
Completely Revised for the 2015 Exam!
Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.
Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® U.S. History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?
If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® U.S. History is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
Fully revised for the 2015 AP® U.S. History exam, this Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® U.S. History course description outline and sample AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the new exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following this advice, you can boost your score in every section of the test.
Take REA's Online Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.
Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® U.S. History student must have.
When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® U.S. History!
Completely Revised for the 2015 Exam!
Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.
Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® U.S. History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?
If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® U.S. History is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
Fully revised for the 2015 AP® U.S. History exam, this Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® U.S. History course description outline and sample AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the new exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following this advice, you can boost your score in every section of the test.
Take REA's Online Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.
Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® U.S. History student must have.
When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® U.S. History!
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Greg Feldmeth earned an A.B. degree from Occidental College and master's degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, California State University at Los Angeles, and Columbia University in New York City. He has taught U.S. history for over 40 years, while also offering courses in Contemporary Ethical Issues, Globalization and Human Rights, European History, and World History.
In addition to his teaching, Mr. Feldmeth has served in a number of administrative roles, including Dean of Students, Head of the Upper and Middle Schools, and Interim Head of School. He is currently History Department Co-Chair and Assistant Head of School at the Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California. He also teaches an online course, Genocide and Human Rights, through the Global Online Academy. Mr. Feldmeth has written or edited twelve U.S. history review books for teachers and students.
Larry Krieger earned his B.A. and M.A.T. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. from Wake Forest University. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Krieger has taught a variety of AP® subjects including American History, World History, European History, American Government, and Art History. His popular courses were renowned for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and helping students achieve high AP® exam scores.
In addition to his teaching, Mr. Feldmeth has served in a number of administrative roles, including Dean of Students, Head of the Upper and Middle Schools, and Interim Head of School. He is currently History Department Co-Chair and Assistant Head of School at the Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California. He also teaches an online course, Genocide and Human Rights, through the Global Online Academy. Mr. Feldmeth has written or edited twelve U.S. history review books for teachers and students.
Larry Krieger earned his B.A. and M.A.T. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. from Wake Forest University. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Krieger has taught a variety of AP® subjects including American History, World History, European History, American Government, and Art History. His popular courses were renowned for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and helping students achieve high AP® exam scores.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- About This Book
- About Our Authors
- Acknowledgments
- PART I INTRODUCTION
- Chapter 1: Five Keys for Success on the AP U.S. History Exam
- Chapter 2: Key Terms
- PART II CONTENT REVIEW
- Chapter 3: Period 1: 1491-1607
- Chapter 4: Period 2: 1607-1754
- Chapter 5: Period 3: 1754-1800
- Chapter 6: Period 4: 1800-1848
- Chapter 7: Period 5: 1844-1877
- Chapter 8: Period 6: 1865-1898
- Chapter 9: Period 7: 1890-1945
- Chapter 10: Period 8: 1945-1980
- Chapter 11: Period 9: 1980-Present
- PART III KEY THEMES AND FACTS
- Chapter 12: Key Events and Figures in African American History, 1619-1865
- Chapter 13: Key Events and Figures in African American History, 1865-Present
- Chapter 14: Key Events and Figures in Women's History
- Chapter 15: Key Events in Native American History
- Chapter 16: Key Supreme Court Cases and Trials
- Chapter 17: Key Works of Literature, Art, and Music
- Chapter 18: Key Facts About Labor Unions, Labor Laws, and Labor Strikes
- Chapter 19: Key Facts About Twenty Legislative Acts
- Chapter 20: Immigration and Migration
- Chapter 21: Key Events in U.S. Foreign Policy: Latin America
- Chapter 22: Key Events in the Vietnam War
- PART IV TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
- Chapter 24: Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions
- Chapter 24: Strategies for the Short-Answer Questions
- Chapter 25: Strategies for the Document-Based Question
- Chapter 26: Strategies for the Long Essay
- Index
