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PART ONE: THE BASICS

Chapter 1. Inside the AP U.S. History Exam

 Introduction

 Overview of the Test Structure

 How the Exam Is Scored

 Registration and Fees

 What to Bring

 Additional Resources

Chapter 2: Strategies for Success--It's Not Always How Much You Know

 Reading Strategies for the AP U.S. History Exam

 How to Approach the Multiple-Choice Questions

 How to Approach the Free-Response Questions

 How to Approach the Document-Based Question

 Stress Management

 Countdown to the Test

PART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC TEST

 AP U.S. History Diagnostic Test

 Answers and Explanations

 How to Make This Book Work for You

PART THREE:AP UNITED STATES HISTORY REVIEW

PART FOUR:PRACTICE TESTS