A new edition, jam-packed with even more practice tests

The book itself includes subject review chapters that address the topics covered on the exam, plus it includes 4 full-length practice exams with detailed answer explanations.

With two complete practice exams, hundreds of practice questions, a fully annotated U.S. Constitution, and a glossary of political science terms, this cut-to-the-chase guide is just what AP candidates need for exam-day success.408 pp.

CliffsNotes AP U.S. History Flashcards includes the following: 950 print flashcards--2-color; question/term on front of card, answer on back of card--plus 50 blank flashcards for students to create their own questions Flashcards are divided into topics covered on the AP U.S History exam, with each flashcard's topic identified in a running head 4-color box, shrink-wrapped

Your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP U.S. Government and Politics About the book: Introduction Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions Hints for tackling the essay questions FAQs Part I: Subject Area Reviews Covers all subject areas you'll be tested on Constitutional basis of U.S. government Political beliefs and behaviors Political parties, interest groups, and mass media Structure of government Public policy Civil rights and civil liberties Includes sample questions and answers for each subject Part II: AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exams 3 full-length practice exams with answers and complete explanations

Your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP U.S. Government and Politics About the book: Introduction Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions Hints for tackling the essay questions FAQs Part I: Subject Area Reviews Covers all subject areas you'll be tested on Constitutional basis of U.S. government Political beliefs and behaviors Political parties, interest groups, and mass media Structure of government Public policy Civil rights and civil liberties Includes sample questions and answers for each subject Part II: AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exams 3 full-length practice exams with answers and complete explanations

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. CliffsQuickReview U.S. History I provides you with an overview of United States history from before the colonial period through the end of Reconstruction. You can use this in-depth reference as a supplement to your textbook and classroom lectures, or you can use it as an at-a-glance reference. As you work your way through this review, you'll be ready to tackle such concepts as Exploring the "New World": Knowing the first inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere Exploration and early colonization: From Christopher Columbus's voyage to the early English settlements Colonial settlements of the 17th and 18th centuries: From Plymouth to the 13 original colonies The American Revolution: From early discontent to the War for Independence and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution The development of a new nation: The early presidents, the institution of slavery, and the Civil War The Reconstruction: The freedom for slaves and the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. CliffsQuickReview U.S. History II continues from where CliffsQuickReview U.S. History I left off and provides you with an overview of United States history from the end of the Reconstruction to the late 1990s. You can use this in-depth reference as a supplement to your textbook and classroom lectures, or you can use it as an at-a-glance reference. As you work your way through this review, you'll be ready to tackle such concepts as The settling of the West and Industrialization The U.S. becomes a world power in World War I America in the 1920s and 1930s: From the Great Depression to Roosevelt's New Deal U.S. involvement in World War II and the start of the Cold War The turbulent 1960s: The Vietnam War The Nixon and Carter presidencies The U.S. since 1980 With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.

A guide to taking the Advanced Placement (AP) exam, describing the exam, its format, its subject matter and its grading. It analyzes exam areas, discusses texts, references and methods of study, and provides an overview of United States history from 1492 to the present, with three practice tests.