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REA's Crash Course for the AP* European History Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement* Score in Less Time
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* European 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* European History is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP* European History course description outline and actual AP* test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Broken down into major topics and themes in European History from the Renaissance through the present day, REA gives you two ways to study the material — chronologically or thematically.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Written by a former AP* teacher who has studied AP* exams for 20 years, the author shares his detailed, question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following his expert advice, you can boost your overall point score!
Key Terms You Must Know
Mastering AP* vocabulary terms is an easy way to boost your score. Our AP* expert gives you the key terms all AP* European History students must know before test day.
Take REA's FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our free 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* European 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* European History!
ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s AP European History Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based upon a careful analysis of the AP European History Course Description outline and actual AP test questions.
Written by an expert who has studied the AP European History (APEURO) exam content for 20 years, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major ideas and events in European history. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by focusing on the important topics tested on the AP European History exam.
Unlike other test preps, REA’s AP European History Crash Course gives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The review chapters offer you a concise way to learn all the important facts, terms, and key themes before the exam.
The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score. It also gives you a list of Key Terms that you absolutely, positively have to know. Parts Two and Three are composed of chapters offering chronological and thematic reviews. Each chapter presents the essential information you need to know about European History.
Part Four focuses exclusively on the format of the AP European History exam. Each chapter in this section explains specific strategies for the multiple-choice questions, the document-based question and the free-response essays.
No matter how or when you prepare for the AP European History exam, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!
If you would like to assess your test readiness for the AP European History exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP European History practice exam at www.rea.com/crashcourse. This true-to-format test includes detailed explanations of all answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual exam.
Good luck on your AP European History exam!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Book About Our AuthorAcknowledgments
PART 1:Chapter 1 - Eight Keys for Success on the AP European History ExamChapter 2 - Key Terms
PART 2: Chronological Review
Chapter 3 - The Italian Renaissance Chapter 4 - The Northern RenaissanceChapter 5 - The Reformation
Chapter 6 - The Catholic Reformation and the Wars of Religion Chapter 7 - The Age of Exploration and the Commercial RevolutionChapter 8 - Constitutionalism: The Dutch Republic and England, 16001689
Chapter 9 - Absolutism in Western Europe: France and Spain, 15891715
Chapter 10 - Absolutism in Eastern Europe, 16001725
Chapter 11 - The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment Chapter 12 - Peace, War, and Enlightened Despots, 17151789Chapter 13 - Life and Culture in Eighteenth-Century EuropeChapter 14 - The French Revolution and NapoleonChapter 15 - Restoration, Romanticism, and RevolutionChapter 16 - The Industrial Revolution Chapter 17 - Nationalism, Realpolitick, and Realism, 18501871Chapter 18 - Industry, Mass Politics, and Culture, 18711914
Chapter 19 - War and Revolution Chapter 20 - The Age of AnxietyChapter 21 - Depression, Dictators, and World War II Chapter 22 - The Cold War and Beyond
PART 3: Key Themes and Facts
Chapter 23 - Key Figures in European Intellectual History Chapter 24 - Key Events in European Diplomatic History Chapter 25 - Key Events, Trends, and Figures in European Women’s History
PART 4: Test-Taking Strategies
Chapter 26 - Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions Chapter 27 - Strategies for the Document-Based Essay Question
Chapter 28 - Strategies for the Free-Response Essays
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Posted Mon May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2011
If you're taking the AP Euro exam, you ABSOLUTELY MUST buy this book. This book is concise, only lists the important stuff that you need to know, and it's easy to read. It will be a HUGE help to you with studying for the AP Euro exam!!
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This is a book that is basically a combo of all of the past AP European History exams, with all the info you could possibly need to succeed. They keep it simple and if you study the book's info you are definitely going to think the test is a breeze!
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REA's Crash Course for the AP* European History Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement* Score in Less Time
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* European History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the ...