Crash Course: Rapid review
AP* U.S. History Crash Course

AP* U.S. History Crash Course

By Larry Krieger
Print Edition $14.95

  • Pages: 240
  • Publication Date: February 2010
  • ISBN: 978-0-7386-0813-6
REA's Crash Course for the AP* U.S. History Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement* Score in Less Time

Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement* U.S. History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?

If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP* U.S. History is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:

Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP* U.S. History course description outline and actual AP* test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Broken down into major topics and themes, REA gives you two ways to study the material — chronologically or thematically. This updated edition includes information based on the 2009 AP* U.S. History exam!

Expert Test-taking Strategies
Written by an AP* teacher who has studied the AP* U.S. History Exam for 20 years, the author shares his detailed, question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following his expert advice, you can boost your overall point score!

Key Terms You Must Know
Mastering AP* vocabulary terms is an easy way to boost your score. Our AP* expert gives you the key terms all AP* U.S. History students must know before test day.

Take REA's FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our free practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP* exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.

Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP* U.S. History student must have.

When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement* exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP* U.S. History!

About the Author

Larry Krieger earned his B.A. and M.A.T. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. from Wake Forest University. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Krieger has taught a variety of AP* subjects including American History, World History, European History, American Government, and Art History. His popular courses were renown for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and ability to build high AP* exam scores. All of Mr. Krieger’s students scored above a 3 on their exams, with most students scoring a 4 or a 5. In 2004 and 2005, the College Board recognized Mr. Krieger as one of the nation’s foremost AP* teachers.

Mr. Krieger’s success has extended far beyond the classroom. He is the author of several widely used American history, World history and AP* Art history textbooks. In addition, he has also spoken at numerous Social Studies conferences and conducts SAT* and AP* workshops around the country.