Techniques That Actually Work
- Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test
- Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically
- Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder

Everything You Need for a High Score
- Fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP(R) U.S. History
- Detailed coverage of the short-answer and source-based multiple-choice questions
- In-depth guidance on the document-based and long essay questions
- Access to study plans, a handy list of key terms and concepts, helpful pre-college information, and more via your online Student Tools

Practice Your Way to Excellence
- 3 full-length practice tests in the book with complete answer explanations
- End-of-chapter review questions to test your retention of the material
- Pacing drills to help you maximize points