Part I: Introduction to the AP European History Exam

Main themes of the AP European History course

Exam format and scoring procedures

Valuable study hints and essay-writing tips

Successful test-taking strategies

Tips for mastering the multiple-choice questions

7 steps to make essay writing easy

Part II: Review Section

14-chapter review of all periods from the Renaissance to the present

Coverage of intellectual/cultural, political/diplomatic, and social/economic themes

Chronology table for quick reference to key dates, events, and periods

Sample multiple-choice questions with answers

Sample document-based questions and essay questions with typical responses

Part III: 3 Full-length Practice Exams with Answers and Explanations

AP Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes More Reviews and Recommendations Biography

Michael J. Romano, Ph.D., has ten years of experience helping students pass the AP European History exam. He serves as District Chairperson of Social Studies K-12 for the Northport—East Northport Union Free School District and is an adjunct professor of history at St. John's University. More About the Author Editorial Reviews - CliffsAP European History From the Publisher

CliffsAP study guides help you gain an edge on Advanced Placement* exams. Review exercises, realistic practice exams, and effective test-taking strategies are the key to calmer nerves and higher AP* scores.

CliffsAP European History is for students who are enrolled in AP European History or who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination in this area. AP programs in European History cover important themes in European History from 1450 to the present. With the test-taking strategies, clear explanation of the exam format, a look at how exams are graded, and three full practice tests, this study guide can help students get ready to show what they know about how the following themes help shape the world in which we live:

Intellectual and cultural history

Political and diplomatic history

Social and economic history

Sample questions (and answers!) and practice tests reinforce what you’ve learned in topics such as the Renaissance, the Age of Imperialism, and the Cold War. CliffsAP European History also includes information on the following:

The English and Catholic Reformations

The rise of Constitutionalism in England

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment

Mercantilism and the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions

World Wars I and II

The collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

This comprehensive guide offers a thorough review of key concepts and detailed answer explanations. It’s all you need to do your best — and get the college credits you deserve.

*Advanced Placement Program and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. Loading... Features - CliffsAP European History Table of Contents Table of Contents Study Guide ChecklistPART I: INTRODUCTIONIntroducing the AP European History ExaminationPART II: SUBJECT AREA REVIEWS WITH SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSThe Renaissance (c1350–c1550)The Reformation (1517–1640)The Age of Discovery and the Rise of Absolutism and Constitutionalism (1400–1700)The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment (1500–1780)The Age of Revolution: The French Revolution and Napoleonic EraMercantilism and the Agricultural and Industrial RevolutionsThe Struggle for Democracy in Nineteenth-Century Europe (1815–1914)The Age of Nationalism in EuropeThe Age of Imperialism (1870–1914)World War I (1914–1918)Europe in Crisis (1917–1939)World War II (1939–1945)The Cold War (1947–1980)Contemporary EuropePART III: AP EUROPEAN HISTORY PRACTICE TESTSAnswer Sheet for Sample Practice Test ISample Practice Test ISample Practice Test IISample Practice Test III. if (window.jsIframe_js != null) {makeIframeWithPID('34850','','','pline=Book','170','620','','/Reference/Test_Preparation');} Popular Categories:Fiction BooksChildren's BookseBook StoreMedical BooksBusiness BooksRare BooksCookbooksLearning ToysB&N ServicesAbout B&NInvestor RelationsBarnes & Noble, Inc.Careers at BN.comAffiliate NetworkCorporate,
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