5 Steps to a 5 AP US History, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) - Softcover

Armstrong, Stephen

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9780071752138: 5 Steps to a 5 AP US History, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

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ISBN 10: 0071752137 ISBN 13: 9780071752138

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2011

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A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score

We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America � The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict � Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution � The American Revolution and the New Nation � The Establishment of the New Political Systems � The Jeffersonian Revolution � The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson � The Union Expanded and Challenged � The Union Divided: The Civil War � The Era of Reconstruction � Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character � America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World � The Rise of American Imperialism � The Progressive Era � The United States and World War I � The Beginning of Modern America � The Great Depression and the New Deal � World War II � The Origins of the Cold War � Prosperity and Anxiety � America in an Era of Turmoil � Decline and Rebirth � Prosperity and a New World Order � The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power � Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History

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