Cracking the AP European History Exam, 2015 Edition

Book excerpt: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SCORE A PERFECT 5. Equip yourself to ace the AP European History Exam with The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide—including thorough content reviews, targeted strategies for every question type, and 2 full-length practice tests with complete answer explanations. We don't have to tell you how tough AP European History is to remember and analyze—or how important getting a stellar exam score can be to your chances of getting into the top college of your choice. Written by the experts at The Princeton Review, Cracking the AP European History Exam arms you to take on the test with: Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true strategies to 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 to Know for a High Score. • Comprehensive content review for all test topics • Important information about the upcoming AP European History Course and Exam changes • Engaging activities to help you critically assess your progress Practice Your Way to Perfection. • 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Practice drills at the end of each content review chapter • Helpful timelines of major developments, plus chapter review questions