Ap European History Crash Course

by Krieger, Larry

ISBN13:

9780738606613

ISBN10:

0738606618

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

9/23/2009

Publisher(s):

Research & Education Assn

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Study Ouly What You Need to Know

Author Biography

ABOUT OUR 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 renowned for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and helping students achieve high AP exam
scores.

All of Mr. Krieger’s students scored above a 3, 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 and World History textbooks, along with REA’s AP Art History test preparation guide. In addition, he has spoken at numerous Social Studies conferences and
conducts SAT and AP workshops around the country. His new venture, the AP Crash Courses, is an innovative new series of test preparation books from REA that will help students strategically and effectively prepare for their AP exams.

About This Book	p. v
About Our Author	p. vi
Acknowledgments	p. vi
Introduction
Eight Keys for Success on the AP European History Exam	p. 1
Key Terms	p. 7
Chronological Review
The Italian Renaissance	p. 23
The Northern Renaissance	p. 33
The Reformation	p. 41
The Catholic Reformation and the Wars of Religion	p. 51
The Age of Exploration and the Commercial Revolution	p. 61
Constitutionalism: The Dutch Republic and England, 1600-1689	p. 69
Absolutism in Western Europe: France and Spain, 1589-1715	p. 81
Absolutism in Eastern Europe, 1600-1725	p. 91
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightment	p. 99
Peace, War, and Enlightened Despots, 1715-1789	p. 111
Life and Culture in Eighteenth-Century Europe	p. 119
The French Revolution and Napoleon	p. 125
Restoration, Romanticism, and Revolution	p. 137
The Industrial Revolution	p. 149
Nationalism, Realpolitick, and Realism, 1850-1871	p. 157
Industry, Mass Politics, and Culture, 1871-1914	p. 167
War and Revolution	p. 179
The Age of Anxiety	p. 191
Depression, Dictators, and World War II	p. 199
The Cold War and Beyond	p. 211
Key Themes and Facts
Key Figures in European Intellectual History	p. 225
Key Events in European Diplomatic History	p. 233
Key Events, Trends, and Figures in European Women's History	p. 239
Test-Taking Strategies
Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions	p. 245
Strategies for the Document-Based Essay Question	p. 251
Strategies for the Free-Response Essays	p. 261
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s AP European History Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based upon a careful analysis of the AP European History Course Description outline and actual AP test questions.

Written by an expert who has studied the AP European History (APEURO) exam content for 20 years, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major ideas and events in European history. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by focusing on the important topics tested on the AP European History exam.

Unlike other test preps, REA’s AP European History Crash Course gives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The review chapters offer you a concise way to learn all the important facts, terms, and key themes before the exam.

The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score. It also gives you a list of Key Terms that you absolutely, positively have to know. Parts Two and Three are composed of chapters offering chronological and thematic reviews. Each chapter presents the essential information you need to know about European History.

Part Four focuses exclusively on the format of the AP European History exam. Each chapter in this section explains specific strategies for the multiple-choice questions, the document-based question and the free-response essays.

No matter how or when you prepare for the AP European History exam, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!

If you would like to assess your test readiness for the AP European History exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP European History practice exam at www.rea.com/crashcourse. This true-to-format test includes detailed explanations of all answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual exam.
Good luck on your AP European History exam!

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