5 STEPS TO A 5 AP US HISTORY, 2012-2013

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