Score your highest on exam day Relax. The fact that you’re even considering taking the AP U.S. History exam means you’re smart, hard-working, and ambitious. All you need is to get up to speed on the exam’s topics and themes and take a couple of practice tests to get comfortable with its question formats and time limits. That’s where Wiley AP U.S. History comes in. This user-friendly and completely reliable guide helps you get the most out of any AP U.S. History class and reviews all of the topics emphasized on the test. It also provides two full-length practice exams, complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides. This powerful prep guide helps you practice and perfect all of the skills you need to get your best possible score. And, as a special bonus, you’ll also get a handy primer to help you prepare for the test-taking experience. * A detailed overview of the test * Subject reviews covering all test topics * Practice questions * Sample free-response questions * Strategies and solid test-taking advice Supplemented with handy lists of test-taking tips and more, Wiley AP U.S. History helps you make exam day a very good day, indeed.
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Two full-length practice tests to help you score your highest
Review questions with complete answers and explanations for the most popular themes on the test
Study strategies and expert test-taking tips to keep you calm and focused on test day
Review key exam topics and themes to maximize your AP U.S. History score
Preparing for the AP U.S. History exam? This test-prep guide helps you perfect the skills you need to achieve your best possible score. You’ll discover how to identify what the questions are really asking and find out how to combine your history knowledge with the information provided on the exam to craft thoughtful essays. You’ll also try your hand at two true-to-life, full-length AP exams, complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides.
A detailed overview of the test
Subject reviews covering all test topics
Strategies and solid test-taking advice
Practice questions with complete answer explanations
Free-response questions with advice for crafting essays
About the Author
Greg Velm, an advisor on the AP U.S. History exam, is a speaker and University of California lecturer known for his ability to make history come alive. A working historian, he is the author of True Gold, a book used in California high schools, and he sits on the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Historical Society.