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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP European History Exam is very different from getting straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about European history–only what you’ll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP European History Exam, we’ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
-Score higher on the Multiple-Choice section by using the chronological
arrangement of questions as clues
-Crack the document-based question by knowing the right way to
organize your essay
-Earn more points by reviewing the European history topics most likely to be tested
This book includes 2 full-length simulated AP European History tests, as well as practice questions in the review chapters. All of our practice questions are like the ones you’ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.

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0375763864
ISBN-13

978-0375763861
Publisher

Princeton Review
Publication date

January 13, 2004
Language

English
Dimensions

8.37 x 0.87 x 10.86 inches
Print length

368 pages
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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP European History Exam is very different from getting straight A?s in school. We don?t try to teach you everything there is to know about European history?only what you?ll need to score higher on the exam. There?s a big difference. In Cracking the AP European History Exam, we?ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
-Score higher on the Multiple-Choice section by using the chronological
arrangement of questions as clues
-Crack the document-based question by knowing the right way to
organize your essay
-Earn more points by reviewing the European history topics most likely to be tested
This book includes 2 full-length simulated AP European History tests, as well as practice questions in the review chapters. All of our practice questions are like the ones you?ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.

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The Princeton Review is the fastest growing test-preparation company in the country, with over 60 franchise offices in the nation. Each year, we help more than 2 million students prepare for college, grad school, professional licensing exams, and successful careers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton Review (January 13, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375763864
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375763861
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.37 x 0.87 x 10.86 inches

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Main book for getting a five

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2005

I made a five on the AP European exam in 2005, which was nice because it was one of my first APs, and our teacher was not particularly good. We skipped large sections of the textbook. However, this review book helped me immensely in preparing for the AP test.

The material in this book covers most things, but very briefly. For example, each historical character might be favored with a sentence or two. For this reason, reading through this book alone will not get you a five, although it probably will gurantee you a four if you read carefully. However, if you sit down and memorize every proper noun in this book, it should be enough for a five.

Our school administered a practice test about a month before the exam. During the day before and of this practice test, I read through the entire review book and actually scored a five. However, during the week of the exam, I went through the book again and took notes on everything I could not describe in enough detail. AP Euro FRQs are extremely detailed, but the multiple choice is relatively okay. I didn't leave any blank and was unsure of about ten.

The practice exams are comparable, although the FRQs are somewhat easier, but it doesn't matter because College Board releases all old FRQ questions on their website.

I also had two other books: Rea and Modern European History by Birdsall S. Viault. Rea is overly detailed. The questions are not realistic at all, being fact-based instead of cause-and-effect based. Modern European History is not a book written for the AP exam. It doesn't make sense to study from this book either, but I would recommend buying it as a reference during the year.

Overall, Princeton Review's Euro AP is quite excellent.

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S. Jones

Extremely Basic

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2008

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I felt that this book was a waste of money. Yes it gave an overview of the course, but it did not give enough information to actually help you study. The vocab terms were extremely basic. I suppose if you are just looking for practice tests it could be passable, but for studying purposes I would not recommend it.

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Geeta Gupta

A Great book, but use it with another

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2005

Princeton Review is a very good resource, especially for AP and (P)SAT preparation. This book has some great tips, especially with the DBQ and free-response essays. The review is excellent (though rather implicit-not too much EXplicit). This is why I STRONGLY encourage you to utilize the Cliffsnotes (excellent prep book as well, great features: timelines after every chapter, but poor review questions) books as well. Some information may be presented in this title a little better to suit your specific learning style. Nevertheless, the review questions after each chapter mimic the College Board's questions. Undoubtedly, the best feature of this book is the two AP exams in the back. I'm not sure if these exams are past College Board releases, but they are very similar. All in all, buy the Princeon Review for the review and practice exams, and buy the Cliffsnotes for its great review as well, timelines, and comprehensive layout.

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Jindo Love

Amazing book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2006

I was taking AP Euro as a Sophmore in the year 2005-2006. A friend from the previous year ('04-'05) got this book and passed the exam with a 4. She didn't do so good in the class as she got a C in both semesters. She gave me her used book as a gift. I got a B in both semesters and I can tell you that the course is tough stuff. I took I believe 2 practice tests before the actual AP Exam. And to tell you the truth, I got a 2 on both of the practice tests and was close to giving up for the actual test. But right on the night before the actual exam, I skimmed the book. I took the test on Friday (if I remeber correctly). I answered about 45/80 questions, and did pretty bad on my free-response questions (considering I wrote about submarine warfare on a question about WWII hahaha...). I left school after that day ashamed because I felt like I failed that test. However, today I just got my AP scores and to my surprise I got a 3!!! This books rocks like A lot!! Don't buy REA, i doubt I would read that book since it's too long. Princeton Review is the way to go because I got a 3!

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2009

The book was adequate, but the overall experience was very negative.

My daughter asked me to find something like this for her to help her prep for her AP Euro History Exam. I was pleased to see you had appropriate products. I looked this one up and worked to find out how much the shipping would cost. Somehow, I ended up ordering this product with overnight shipping. I was not ready to order it. I did not plan to order it. It was not even the book my daughter wanted. However, I was locked in to this product and to paying about $20 for overnight shipping. I tried to work the website to cancel it, but I was told within two minutes that it was too late to cancel this order. I am very skeptical of using your service again as it does not have any room for error. Quite disappointing. We ended up keeping the book, which was adequate, because we did not have the money to pay for this (I wouldn't have received a refund for the $20 shipping charge) and the text she truly desired. Very dissatisfying. Buyer beware!

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