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REA's Crash Course for the AP* U.S. 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* 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
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP* U.S. 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, REA gives you two ways to study the material — chronologically or thematically. This updated edition includes information based on the 2009 AP* U.S. History exam!
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Written by an AP* teacher who has studied the AP* U.S. History Exam 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* U.S. 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* 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!
ABOUT THIS BOOK REA’s AP U.S. 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 U.S. History Course Description outline and actual AP test questions. Written by an expert who has studied the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam content for 20 years, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major ideas and events in U.S. history. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by only focusing on the important topics tested on the AP U.S. History exam. Unlike other test preps, REA’s Crash Course gives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the APUSH exam. Our review is broken down into specific topics and themes, offering you two ways to study the material chronologically, or by key themes and facts. The introduction begins with a discussion of seven keys for success and a glossary of 41 terms you absolutely, positively have to know. Part Two is composed of review chapters arranged in chronological order. Each chapter presents the essential information you need to know about important time periods in U.S. History. The third section is made up of chapters devoted to key themes in American History, with particular attention focused on African American history and women’s history. Finally, the Crash Course concludes with chapters that present strategies for successfully answering multiple-choice questions, the document-based essay question, and the free-response essays. No matter how or when you prepare for the AP U.S. 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 U.S. History exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP U.S. 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 U.S. History exam! Author’s Pep TalkWhy write another AP United States History test preparation book? Bookstore shelves already contain a bewildering number of AP U.S. History (APUSH) books all claiming they will raise your scores. But will they really help you succeed? Do they provide you with the best information and the most useful strategies? I don’t think they do. That is why I have written this book. REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course is completely different from other test preps and study guides on the market today. Most APUSH test preps are often nothing more than slightly abridged versions of your textbook. The authors indiscriminately fill their books with facts, dates, Supreme Court cases, and endless acts of Congress for fear of leaving something out. In contrast, this Crash Course is deliberately selective. I don’t include any extraneous information that is unlikely to appear on your exam. Instead, my targeted review chapters only focus on the important topics tested on the AP U.S. History exam. The information presented in this book is based on a close study of all the released AP United States History exams. Contrary to popular belief, College Board test writers do not write questions on an unlimited number of topics. Their questions are designed to test key points on the Topic Outline contained in the College Board’s United States History Course Description booklet. Because of this limitation, APUSH questions are actually focused on a limited number of key topics. In short, this AP U.S. History Crash Course provides you with the information, tips, and strategies you need to succeed on the APUSH exam. I have been teaching AP courses for more than 30 years, and all of my students have scored a 3 or above. If you take the time and study this book, you will also achieve a high score. So what are you waiting for? REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course will give you “A Higher Score in Less Time—Guaranteed!”
About This Book vii
About Our Author viii
Acknowledgments viii
Author's Pep Talk ix
Part I Introduction
Chapter 1 Seven Keys for Success on the AP U.S. History Exam 1
Chapter 2 Key Terms 9
Part II Chronological Review
Chapter 3 Colonial America, 1492-1754 21
Chapter 4 The American Revolutionary Era, 1754-1789 29
Chapter 5 The New Nation, 1789-1824 37
Chapter 6 The Age of Jackson, 1824-1840 43
Chapter 7 Social and Cultural Movements in Antebellum America 49
Chapter 8 The Gathering Storm, 1840-1860|55
Chapter 9 The Civil War, 1861-1865 61
Chapter 10 Reconstruction and the New South, 1865-1900 65
Chapter 11 The Old West, 1865-1900 71
Chapter 12 Industrial America, 1865-1900 75
Chapter 13 Populism and Progressivism, 1890-1917 81
Chapter 14 Imperialism and World War I, 1890-1919 89
Chapter 15 The Roaring Twenties 95
Chapter 16 The Great Depression and the New Deal, 1929-1941 101
Chapter 17 World War II, 1941-1945 109
Chapter 18 The Cold War, 1945-1989 115
Chapter 19 The Unfinished Fifties 123
Chapter 20 The Tumultuous Sixties 127
Chapter 21 Key Political Events and Demographic Trends, 1968 to the Present 133
Part III Key Themes and Facts
Chapter 22 Milestones and Key Figures in African American History, 1619-1865 143
Chapter 23 Milestones and Key Figures in African American History, 1865-Present 153
Chapter 24 Milestones and Key Figures in Women's History 163
Chapter 25 Milestones in Native American History 171
Chapter 26 Key Supreme Court Cases and Famous Trials 177
Chapter 27 Key Works of Literature, Art, and Music 181
Chapter 28 Key Facts about Labor Unions, Labor Laws, and Labor Strikes 187
Chapter 29 Key Factsabout Twenty Acts of Congress 191
Chapter 30 People in Motion: Immigration and Migration 197
Chapter 31 Milestones in U.S. Foreign Policy: Latin America 203
Chapter 32 Milestones in U.S. Foreign Policy: The Vietnam War 209
Part IV Test-Taking Strategies
Chapter 33 Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions 215
Chapter 34 Strategies for the Document-Based Essay Question 221
Chapter 35 Strategies for the Free-Response Essays 227
Anonymous
Posted Sun Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2012
I bought this book and the complete REA one and studied both simultaneously throughout the year. I liked the timeline part of this book and found the topics defined in a super simple and useful way. If you're planning on purchasing this make sure you know that this is equivalent to studying off of flashcards. I would recommend buying the huge REA Apush one too. It gives you important details that this one doesnt cover. If you're last minute studying with a couple of weeks before the test. Read this book and go to the multiple choice on the complete REA one and you'll be ready!
I got a 5.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This review book really saved my life in APUSH. I read this book multiple times during my preparation for the APUSH test and found it extremely useful and easy to reference. Unlike other study books, it is small and gave me only the information that I needed, making studying much more practical and easy. I could also reference it easily to double check a fact or date quickly during review sessions, something that would have taken much longer in a larger, more complex study book. APUSH Crash Course is seperated into chapters that seperate US history into its different time periods, which really helped me to better classify events, terms, and people. Also provided within the outline style review of US history, are tips on what is especially important to and minded by the AP test makers on the actual AP exam. This book makes multiple references to past tests which helped me get a better idea of what was to be expected on the exam. Conveniently included as well are tips and strategies for the multiple choice, free response, and document based questions. Not to mention the fact that this green edition book was printed on recycled paper makes it very desirable and preferable. I would recommend this book to EVERY APUSH student. It will help you tremendously!!
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Posted Sun Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2009
This study guide is perfect for procrasinators who wait until the last minute to study. ITs straight to the point and tells you which points will show up on the test. Presents the information in three differents forms so its easier to remember. It did wonders to me since I have a lazy teacher who passes worksheets out but anyways great overall
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This book worked very well for my students APUSH review. It is clear, concise, and well-organized for reviewing U.S. History. I liked the way it was organized in several different formats to allow students multiple methods for mapping historical themes and facts for study. I highly suggest this book AFTER studying U. S. History.
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Posted Fri Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2013
The book is exactly what is required for our high school's AP US History class
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Posted Sun Sep 25 00:00:00 EDT 2011
best book you can get for a quick review right before the test!! has important tips and sample questions that might come out on the actual exam !!
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Posted Fri May 06 00:00:00 EDT 2011
I purchased this a week before the test and read 50% on the day before the test and the other 50% on the day after the test. Some questions on the AP asked about exactly what this book outlined. Even though it's really short, don't undermine its effectiveness: the author knows exactly what to know to get just enough points to get a 5. Also, the material is repeated over and over again (because this book has two sections: Chronological review and Key Points), so it really sticks in your head. Highly Recommended!
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This book was really great - I never understood study guides that are the length of textbooks, but this one is different. It's short, sweet, and to the point, with bulleted lists of key facts, people, etc. that you absolutely need to know, sorted by time period. It also has separate lists for women's and African-American history, etc. which was helpful.
It's not going to give you a 5 if you didn't pay attention at all in the class, but this was basically the only way I studied old material outside of class and I got a 5 on the exam. I highly recommend it, especially if you know you can't bring yourself to read or re-read longer, denser materials.
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I didn't have much time to spend on this test. This book helped a lot.
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Overview
REA's Crash Course for the AP* U.S. 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* U.S. History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do ...