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