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Book cover image of CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to Present by Lynn Elizabeth Marlowe

Authors: Lynn Elizabeth Marlowe, The Staff of REA
ISBN-13: 9780878912704, ISBN-10: 0878912703
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Date Published: June 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Lynn Elizabeth Marlowe

Book Synopsis

       
REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results.
 
An easier path to a college degree – get college credits without the classes.
 
CLEP HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II: 1865 to the Present
Based on today’s official CLEP exam
 
Are you prepared to excel on the CLEP? 
* Take the first practice test to discover what you know and what you should know
* Set up a flexible study schedule by following our easy timeline
* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success
 
Study what you need to know to pass the exam
* The book's on-target subject review features coverage of all topics on the official CLEP exam, from the end of the Civil War to the present, with emphasis on the 20th century
* Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
 
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 2 full-length practice tests
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost your confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
 
Specially Written for Solo Test Preparation!
 
REA is the acknowledged leader in CLEP preparation, with the most extensive library of CLEP titles and software available. Most titles are also offered with REA's exclusive TESTware software to make your practice more effective and more like exam day. REA's CLEP Prep guides will help you get valuable credits, save on tuition, and advance your chosen career by earning a college degree.
 

Table of Contents

About Research & Education Associationvi
Chapter 1Passing the CLEP History of the U.S. II CBT1
About this Book2
About the Exam2
How to Use this Book4
Format and Content of the CLEP CBT4
About Our Course Review5
Scoring Your Practice Tests vs. the CLEP CBT5
Practice-Test Raw Score Conversion Chart6
Studying for the CLEP CBT7
Test-Taking Tips8
The Day of the Exam9
Independent Study Schedule10
Chapter 2American History Review: 1865-Present11
1.Reconstruction13
2.Expansion of the Nation17
3.Imperialism and War28
4.Prosperity and Depression34
5.Isolation and War42
6.The Cold War48
7.Cold War Politics and Society58
8.The Post-Cold War Period68
Practice Test 175
Test 177
Answer Key121
Detailed Explanations of Answers122
Practice Test 2165
Test 2167
Answer Key200
Detailed Explanations of Answers201
Bibliography221
Glossary222
Answer Sheets229

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