A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test 3 interactive practice exams on CD-ROM All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America / The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict / Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution / The American Revolution and the New Nation / The Establishment of the New Political Systems / The Jeffersonian Revolution / The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson / The Union Expanded and Challenged / The Union Divided: The Civil War / The Era of Reconstruction / Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character / America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World / The Rise of American Imperialism / The Progressive Era / The United States and World War I / The Beginning of Modern America / The Great Depression and the New Deal / World War II / The Origins of the Cold War / Prosperity and Anxiety / America in an Era of Turmoil / Decline and Rebirth / Prosperity and a New World Order / The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power / Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History