Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam, 2015 Edition

Book excerpt: EVERYTHING YOU NEED for the NEW 2015 EXAM! Equip yourself to ace the new AP U.S. History Exam with The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide—including thorough content reviews, targeted strategies for every question type, and 2 full-length practice tests with complete answer explanations. The AP U.S. History course and exam have changed! Created to align with the new exam content and written by the experts at The Princeton Review, Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam arms you to take on the test and achieve your highest possible score. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true strategies to help avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Detailed coverage of the new short-answer question type • Comprehensive guidance on the document-based and long essay questions • Up-to-date information on the 2015 exam Practice Your Way to Perfection. • 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Pacing drills to help you maximize your points • End-of-chapter drills for targeted review This eBook edition has been formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations.