5 Steps to a 5 AP US History 2012-2013 Edition (BOOK/CD SET) - Brossura

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
• 3 interactive practice exams on CD-ROM
• 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