Clep History of the United States II

by Marlowe, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780878912704
• ISBN10: 0878912703
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780738666563
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-11
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

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 Association	vi
Chapter 1 PASSING THE CLEP HISTORY OF THE U.S. II CBT	1	(10)
About this Book	2	(1)
About the Exam	2	(2)
How to Use this Book	4	(1)
Format and Content of the CLEP CBT	4	(1)
About Our Course Review	5	(1)
Scoring Your Practice Tests vs. the CLEP CBT	5	(1)
Practice-Test Raw Score Conversion Chart	6	(1)
Studying for the CLEP CBT	7	(1)
Test-Taking Tips	8	(1)
The Day of the Exam	9	(1)
Independent Study Schedule	10	(1)
Chapter 2 AMERICAN HISTORY REVIEW: 1865-PRESENT	11	(64)
1. Reconstruction	13	(4)
2. Expansion of the Nation	17	(11)
3. Imperialism and War	28	(6)
4. Prosperity and Depression	34	(8)
5. Isolation and War	42	(6)
6. The Cold War	48	(10)
7. Cold War Politics and Society	58	(10)
8. The Post-Cold War Period	68	(7)
PRACTICE TEST 1	75	(90)
Test 1	77	(44)
Answer Key	121	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	122	(43)
PRACTICE TEST 2	165	(56)
Test 2	167	(33)
Answer Key	200	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	201	(20)
BIBLIOGRAPHY	221	(1)
GLOSSARY	222	(7)
ANSWER SHEETS	229

Excerpts

About Research & Education Association Research & Education Association (REA) is an organization of educators, scientists, and engineers specializing in various academic fields. Founded in 1959 with the purpose of disseminating the most recently developed scientific information to groups in industry, government, high schools, and universities, REA has since become a successful and highly respected publisher of study aids, test preps, handbooks, and reference works. REA's Test Preparation series includes study guides for all academic levels in almost all disciplines. Research & Education Association publishes test preps for students who have not yet completed high school, as well as high school students preparing to enter college. Students from countries around the world seeking to attend college in the United States will find the assistance they need in REA's publications. For college students seeking advanced degrees, REA publishes test preps for many major graduate school admission examinations in a wide variety of disciplines, including engineering, law, and medicine. Students at every level, in every field, with every ambition can find what they are looking for among REA's publications. While most test preparation books present practice tests that bear little resemblance to the actual exams, REA's series presents tests that accurately depict the official exams in both degree of difficulty and types of questions. REA's practice tests are always based upon the most recently administered exams, and include every type of question that can be expected on the actual exams. REA's publications and educational materials are highly regarded and continually receive an unprecedented amount of praise from professionals, instructors, librarians, parents, and students. Our authors are as diverse as the fields represented in the books we publish. They are well-known in their respective disciplines and serve on the faculties of prestigious high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Chapter 1: PASSING THE CLEP HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II CBT ABOUT THIS BOOK AND TESTware This book provides you with comprehensive preparation for the CLEP History of the United States II Computer-Based Test, or CBT. Inside you will find a concise review of college algebra, as well as tips and strategies for test-taking. We give you two full-length REA practice tests, all based on the official CLEP History of the United States II CBT. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the CLEP CBT. Following each practice test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you more completely absorb the test material. All 34 CLEP exams are computer-based. As you can see, the practice tests in our book are presented as paper-and-pencil exams. The content and format of the actual CLEP subject exams are faithfully mirrored. We detail the format of the CLEP History of the United States II CBT on pages 4-5. The practice tests in this book and software package are included in two formats: in printed form in this book, and in TESTware format on the enclosed CD. We recommend that you begin your preparation by first taking the practice exams on your computer. The software provides timed conditions, automatic scoring, and scoring information, all of which makes it easier to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. ABOUT THE EXAM Who takes CLEP exams and what are they used for? CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) examinations are usually taken by adults who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP Program is designed to reward students for learning - no matter where or how that knowledge was acquired. The CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-exami