Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.
*Expert review to prepare test takers for the U.S. History content they need to know
Get the AP college credits you've worked so hard for... Our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and score higher. This new and fully expanded edition includes a comprehensive review course of all the topics covered on the exam: the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, Westward expansion, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialism, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Vietnam Era, Watergate, Carter, and the New Conservatism. Features 6 full-length practice exams with all answers thoroughly explained.
Includes CD-ROM software containing 3 of the book's tests as timed, computerized exams that provide actual exam conditions with controlled timing and question order. Your score and test performance are automatically calculated plus the program provides analysis of your performance with suggestions for further study.
Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.
DETAILS
- Comprehensive, up-to-date subject review of every US history topic used in the AP exam
- 6 full-length practice exams. All exam answers are fully detailed with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations.
- CD-ROM TESTware program containing 3 of the book's 6 practice exams to give you the closest thing to experiencing an exam live at a computer testing center.
- Study schedule tailored to your needs
- Packed with proven key exam tips, insights and advice
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
TESTware CD-ROM is both Windows and Macintosh compatible.
> Suitable for any PC with 16 MB of RAM minimum, Windows 98 or later.
> Any Macintosh with a 68020 or higher processor, 16 MB of RAM minimum, System 7.1 through 10.2x.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT OUR BOOK AND TESTware
ABOUT THE TEST
ABOUT THE REVIEW SECTION
SCORING THE EXAM
CONTACTING THE AP PROGRAM
AP U.S. HISTORY STUDY SCHEDULE
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY COURSE REVIEW
1 The Colonial Period (1500-1763)
2 The American Revolution (1763-1787)
3 The United States Constitution (1787-1789)
4 The New Nation (1789-1824)
5 Jacksonian Democracy and Westward Expansion (1824-1850)
6 Sectional Conflict and the Causes of the Civil War (1850-1860)
7 The Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
8 Industrialism, War, and the Progressive Era (1877-1912)
9 Wilson and World War I (1912-1920)
10 The Roaring Twenties and Economic Collapse (1920-1929)
11 The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929-1941)
12 World War II and the Post-War Era (1941-1960)
13 The New Frontier, Vietnam, and Social Upheaval (1960-1972)
14 Watergate, Carter, and the New Conservatism (1972-2001)
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY PRACTICE TESTS
Test 1
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Test 2
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Test 3
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Test 4
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Test 5
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Test 6
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
INSTALLING REA's TESTware
Technical Support
USING YOUR INTERACTIVE TESTware
About Research & Education Association
AP US HISTORY EXCERPT
ABOUT OUR BOOK AND TESTware
This book - along with our exclusive AP U.S. History TESTware software - provides an accurate and complete representation of the Advanced Placement Examination in U.S. History. REA's comprehensive course review, frequently cited as the best on the bookshelf, and our six practice exams are based on the format of the latest AP U.S. History Exam. Each of our practice exams includes every type of question that you can expect to encounter when you take the AP exam. Following each REA practice exam is an answer key complete with detailed explanations. Our explanations are designed to contextualize he material so that it will stick with you and thus boost your command of the subject matter and the ins and outs of the AP itself.
Our printed practice exams 4, 5, and 6 are also on CD-ROM are part of our interactive AP U.S. History TESTware. Taking the exams on the computer will afford you additional study features and the benefits of enforced timed conditions, individual diagnostic analysis of what subjects need extra study, and instant scoring. For your convenience, our TESTware has been provided for you in both Windows and Macintosh formats. Many features are included that you will find helpful as you prepare for the AP U.S. History Test. See page ix for our study schedule and guidance on how to gain maximum benefits from this book and software package. (For instructions on how to install and use our software, please refer to the appendix at the back of the book.)
By studying our review section, completing all six practice exams, and carefully checking the answer explanations, students can discover their strengths and weaknesses and prepare themselves effectively for the actual AP U.S. History Examination.
Teachers of AP U.S. History courses will also find REA's book and software to be an excellent resource in the classroom. In fact, many AP instructors use it as a supplementary text because it so comprehensively supports and addresses specific curriculum objectives for the course and exam. Our interactive TESTware software is an outstanding tool to help boost your students' test-taking confidence. For TESTware site-license information, point your Web browser to www.rea.com and click on "Teachers' Corner."
ABOUT THE TEST
The Advanced Placement Program is designed to allow high school students to pursue college-level studies while attending high school. The three-hour five-minute AP U.S. History exam is usually given to high school students who have completed a year's study in a college-level U.S. History course. The test results are then used to determine the awarding of course credit and/or advanced course placement in college.
According to the College Board, students taking this exam are called upon to demonstrate "systematic factual knowledge" and bring to bear critical, persuasive analysis of the full sweep of U.S. history. This is why we make every effort to establish and build upon context for you, rather than encouraging rote memorization of disconnected facts.
The AP U.S. History Exam is divided into two sections:
1) Multiple-Choice: This section is composed of 80 multiple-choice questions designed to gauge your ability to understand and analyze U.S. history from the Colonial period to the present. The majority of the questions, however, are based on 19th- and 20th-century history. This section tests factual knowledge, scope of preparation, and knowledge-based analytical skills. You'll have 55 minutes to complete this section, which accounts for 50 percent of your final grade.
2) Free-Response: This section is composed of three essay questions designed to measure your ability to write coherent, intelligent, well-organized essays on historical topics. The essays require you to demonstrate mastery of historical interpretation and the ability to express views and knowledge in writing. The essays may relate documents to different areas, analyze common themes of different time periods, or compare individual and group experiences which reflect socioeconomic, racial, gender, and ethnic differences. Part A consists of a mandatory 15-minute reading period, followed by 45 minutes during which you must answer a document-based question (DBQ), which changes from year to year. In Part B the student chooses to answer on two of the topics that are given. You will have 70 minutes to write these essays. The free-response section counts for 50 percent of your final grade.
These topics are broken down into thirds:
- Political Institutions (1/3rd)
- Social and Economic Change (1/3rd)
- Behavior and Public Policy, Diplomacy and International Relations, Intellectual and Cultural Development (1/3rd)
The time periods covered are as follows:
- Pre-Colonial through 1789 (1/6th of exam)
- 1790-1914 (1/2 of exam)
- 1915-present (1/3rd of exam)
ABOUT THE REVIEW SECTION
This book begins with REA's concise yet thorough 230-page review of U.S. history designed to acquaint you with the exam's scope of coverage. Our review covers these topics and historical time periods:
- The Colonial Period (1500-1763)
- The American Revolution (1763-1787)
- The United States Constitution (1787-1789)
- The New National (1789-1824)
- Jacksonian Democracy and Westward Expansion (1824-1850)
- Sectional Conflict and The Causes of the Civil War (1850-1860)
- The Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
- Industrialism, War, and the Progressive Era (1877-1912)
- Wilson and World War I (1912-1920)
- The Roaring Twenties and Economic Collapse (1920-1929)
- The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929-1941)
- World War II and the Post-War Era (1941-1960)
- The New Frontier, Vietnam, and Social Upheaval (1960-1972)
- Watergate, Carter, and the New Conservatism (1972-2001)
SCORING THE EXAM
The multiple-choice section of the exam is scored by crediting each correct answer with one point and deducting one-fourth of a point for each incorrect answer. You will neither receive a credit nor suffer a deduction for unanswered questions. The free-response essays are graded by instructors and professors from across the country who come together each June for a week of non-stop AP essay grading. Each essay booklet is read and scored by several graders. Each grader provides a score for the individual essays. The DBQ is scored on a scale from 0 to 15, 0 being the lowest and 15 the highest. Each topic-based essay receives a score from 0 to 9. These scores are conceal...
Customer Reviews:
Helpful.......2007-07-21
I scored a 5 on the AP U.S. History exam using this book. Both the reviews and practice tests were very helpful. I especially enjoyed the reviews, and used them extensively to study for tests in my AP history class.
Just what I wanted!.......2007-06-20
I bought the REA AP US History book to prepare over the summer for the course in fall. The history review is very detailed and seems to contain all the info I'll need! I'm very happy with the condition of the book- it was the second cheapest on the list of Used Items- by BrokenBindings- and it arrived in perfect condition. The only thing I'm dissappointed at is the delivery. Amazon cited only 2 days for delivery, and it took 9.
amazing.......2007-01-22
this review book is the best out there. i bought it second hand so i didn't get the CD with it, but the book covers everything. i use the textbook "america's history" by henretta, 7edition, and although very thorough, this book puts it in a consciese (sp?) form but includes everything ... good for cramming.
Good for your money!.......2006-12-25
I prepared for the APUSH exam last May just by reading this book for TWO WEEKS (and I read an older version of this guide). I only stopped at the 1970s and still received a 4 on this exam. I highly recommend this; you will be satisfied. If I read this study guide twice and more thoroughly then I would have received a 5.
Buy this book, study it THOROUGHLY, and feel very prepared on the day of the exam.
Best review book for AP US History.......2006-08-25
This is with no doubt the best review guide that you can buy for AP US History, if you use it to its full potential, no questions asked.
The review material is around 200 pages long, and all the important facts and information that you could need for those possible topics on the exam can be found there. Since there is such a large amount of review material though, I would recommend purchasing this book early in the year and highlighting important things in each section, so when you study for the AP test a month or so before the actual AP test you won't have to freak out about what parts you'll need to read out of the entire 200 pages of review (or just skipping it altogether.
Besides the excellent review this book provides, the best feature of this book in my opinion would be the six review tests it provides, along with about 6 sample essays for each of the tests. I did not do any of the essays myself; beginning in early April I simply went through ones I thought might be important topics on the exam, read them, highlighted them, and then studied them. As for the 6 multiple choice parts of the exam, I completed about 3 of these, and highlighted ones I got wrong. I would recommend doing one practice test a week before the exam (since I started them in april I only completed three) and reviewing only the ones that you get wrong.
By doing everything I mentioned above with this book, I got a 5 on the exam (2006). The two FRQ (Free Response Questions)'s I had to write for the actual AP exam were practically the same as two of the essays I had read in this book, so it really was an invaluable tool.
All this being said, if you buy this book at least a few months before the AP test it will really help you on it; if you buy it only a short time before the test you should probably just skip the review and try a few practice tests, look at the ones you got wrong, and study that time period (and of course read some of the essays).
Book Description
This book highlights important content necessary to pass the CPC-H exam. It includes all the content sections found in the exam AND two full practice exams with answers and rationales. Using a general outline format, the text covers anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding. Unit IV contains a pre-exam, modeled after the actual AAPC CPC-H certification exam. Also included is a bound-in CD-ROM with a post-exam, (which has the same content as the pre-exam), along with a final exam.
- Basic outline format, with figures for reference as needed, provides quick and easy review for students.
- Text highlights important content information required to pass the CPC-H exam.
- Bound-in CD-ROM contains a post-exam to give students more practice with the electronic format, especially now that the actual CPC-H exam is administered via computer.
- CD-ROM also contains a final exam modeled after the actual AAPC CPC-H certification exam.
- IER contains various course planning tools that allow the instructor flexibility to adapt the book to classroom needs.
- Includes suggestions for how instructors can implement the new practice resource The Extra Step: Facility-Based Coding Practice.
- Additional quizzes for extra assessment (located on the CD-ROM) give instructors another resource to readily test their students' knowledge.
Customer Reviews:
Not that great...........2007-05-27
I was somewhat disappointed with this book. I thought that it would have CPT exercises at the end of each section, but it didn't. All this book consists of is a brief overview of CPT codes. It also has a section on anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology (these sections do have have brief exercises with answers). Carol Buck's Step by Step book is much better. There is also a pre-test at the end of book and a post test on a cd (that is included).
Book Description
CliffsAP study guides help you gain an edge on Advanced Placement* exams. Review exercises, realistic practice exams, and effective test-taking strategies are the key to calmer nerves and higher AP* scores.
CliffsAP European History is for students who are enrolled in AP European History or who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination in this area. AP programs in European History cover important themes in European History from 1450 to the present. With the test-taking strategies, clear explanation of the exam format, a look at how exams are graded, and three full practice tests, this study guide can help students get ready to show what they know about how the following themes help shape the world in which we live:
- Intellectual and cultural history
- Political and diplomatic history
- Social and economic history
Sample questions (and answers!) and practice tests reinforce what you’ve learned in topics such as the Renaissance, the Age of Imperialism, and the Cold War. CliffsAP European History also includes information on the following:
- The English and Catholic Reformations
- The rise of Constitutionalism in England
- The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
- Mercantilism and the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions
- World Wars I and II
- The collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
This comprehensive guide offers a thorough review of key concepts and detailed answer explanations. It’s all you need to do your best — and get the college credits you deserve.
*Advanced Placement Program and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.
Customer Reviews:
The best review book.......2007-08-23
This review book is excellent for many reasons. Its review itself is straight-forward to read and is presented in a way that is not boring. While I would fall asleep reading Princeton Review, I was able to focus on the text and review well. The way the author bolded important events and people was also extremely helpful. There are also 10 multiple choice questions at the end of every section that help you see if you have understood what was just covered. The practice tests were somewhat easier than the actual test, but with a good teacher, you will be able to practice real tests. Each question of the practice multiple-choice tests is explained in depth, which is extremely helpful. The practice essay section was weak because the essay topics were not as in depth or specific as the actual exam. Essay examples were also lacking and because of the weak essay section in this review book, I went to Princeton Review's review book.
Cracking the AP European History Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep)
I highly recommend this book. It is truly the best review book I have seen, ever. I wish I had used this throughout the school year in my class instead of a month before the AP. I recommend reviewing with this book, with the Princeton Review European History review book as a supplement for the essay section (Although, in my opinion, if you cannot write essays, there is no hope for you anyhow in any review books. Your best bet is to read as many successful DBQs and FRQs as possible [examples can be given to you by your teacher] and get a feel for how to write them. That way is the best way to learn how to write good DBQs and FRQs).
If you are interested, I received a 5, which I credit to a solid score from the multiple-choice section (as in, this review book helped very much) and DBQ.
Great for AP.......2007-06-02
the book was is great condition and was very helpful for the AP exam
AP European History Exam was a booger, this book helped.......2007-05-20
I took AP European History over the '06-'07 school year. It's a good class to take. Now, European History is so broad that it is one of the hardest histories for people to understand.
Use this book to review for your AP exam at least a month in advance.
- I did not start early. This book is great if you have enough time to digest the contents. If you are starting late, get the Cracking the AP European History Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep) instead.
- Use this book throughout the school year. It would have been amazing to have when I was reviewing for test. It has great charts and graphs. There are also review checks after the end of each section.
*Also note, one of the reasons that I gave this book a four was because of minor inaccuracies.
great!.......2007-04-11
The book is great, easy to read, and very informative. The questions at the end of a lesson are useful, though kind of easy. I haven't looked at the practice exams, but it is very well laid out. The chronology page at the end of sections is good so you know what is going on at the time period in different parts of Europe.
I recommend it :)
Concise and comprehensive.......2007-01-03
The end of chapter questions are very easy.
The book gives a no-nonsense review of the AP European History topics.
Book Description
Arguably the most influential document in the history of urban planning, Daniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago, coauthored by Edward Bennett and produced in collaboration with the Commercial Club of Chicago, proposed many of the city’s most distinctive features, including its lakefront parks and roadways, the Magnificent Mile, and Navy Pier. Carl Smith’s fascinating history reveals the Plan’s central role in shaping the ways people envision the cityscape and urban life itself.
Smith’s concise and accessible narrative begins with a survey of Chicago’s stunning rise from a tiny frontier settlement to the nation’s second-largest city. He then offers an illuminating exploration of the Plan’s creation and reveals how it embodies the renowned architect’s belief that cities can and must be remade for the better. The Plan defined the City Beautiful movement and was the first comprehensive attempt to reimagine a major American city. Smith points out the ways the Plan continues to influence debates, even a century after its publication, about how to create a vibrant and habitable urban environment.
Richly illustrated and incisively written, his insightful book will be indispensable to our understanding of Chicago, Daniel Burnham, and the emergence of the modern city.
Customer Reviews:
Gripping, tightly written book.......2006-12-17
As an architecture tour guide, I've read "The Plan of Chicago" and know some Chicago history. Smith succinctly summarizes prevailing circumstances so the reader knows the context of the development of The Plan, but he deftly includes colorful and precise detail. The book is under 200 pages, reflecting a distinctive self-restraint by this distinguished scholar at Northwestern University. Moving from background of Chicago history and of Daniel Burnham, Smith summarizes the Plan's development, describes the other players, analyzes the Plan's effects, and brings readers quickly up-to-date with urban planning of today. This excellent narrative, supplemented with photographs not commonly seen, ends with a "bibliographic essay" to guide interested readers in their subsequent investigations.
Book Description
This book highlights important content necessary to pass the CCS-P exam. It includes all the content sections found in the exam AND two full practice exams with answers and rationales. Using a general outline format, the text covers anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding. It also includes a bound-in CD-ROM with a pre-/post-exam, modeled after the actual AHIMA CCS-P certification exam, along with a final exam.
- Basic outline format, with figures for reference as needed, provides quick and easy review for students.
- Text highlights important content information required to pass the CCS-P exam.
- Bound-in CD-ROM contains a pre-/post-exam to give students more practice with the electronic format, especially now that the actual CCS-P exam is administered via computer.
- CD-ROM also contains a final exam modeled after the actual AHIMA CCS-P certification exam.
- IER contains various course planning tools that allow the instructor flexibility to adapt the book to classroom needs.
- Includes suggestions for how instructors can implement the new practice resource The Extra Step: Physician-Based Coding Practice.
- Additional quizzes for extra assessment (located on the CD-ROM) give instructors another resource to readily test their students' knowledge.
Product Description
PMIC's best-selling compact, color-coded, thumb-indexed Coders Choice® version of ICD-9-CM is loaded with great features to help you code faster and easier! At a convenient 6" x 9" and weighing a little over two pounds, this book is a real desk space and arm saver. Includes all official ICD-9-CM Volume 1 & 2 diagnosis codes in a single, lightweight, compact book. * Improve your diagnosis code accuracy with our color coding and symbol notation system * Locate ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes faster with thumb indexing * Book lays flat on your desk and stays open during use * Anatomical illustrations help relate diagnosis codes to organ system * Includes a comprehensive diagnosis coding tutorial
Customer Reviews:
RIP OFF.......2006-06-18
I ordered a ICD 9 book and the one I got was from 1980! RIP OFF! The picture shows one from 2005. I am beyond disappointed.
A Newcomer.......2005-09-12
The book is setup with color codes, all sections labeled & numbered which makes it easy to find what you're looking for, even if you're a beginner.
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