Malcolm Mafi - CliffsNotes AP European History Cram Plan

CliffsNotes AP European History Cram Plan TM

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Table of Contents

Congratulations! Youve made the decision to take charge of the AP European History course. Whether you are looking for a quick reference guide, an in-depth reference, or an occasional refresher of one or more topics of European history, it is contained in this book. This guide is a supplement to your textbook and your teachers lectures. Too often, students find themselves lost in the massive accumulation of historical facts and wish they had a copy of the teachers lecture notes. The review chapters are very much like lecture notes. Each chapter contains the essential information necessary for understanding AP EURO.

CliffsNotes AP European History Cram Plan is an easy-to-follow cram plan study guide that provides the maximum benefit in a reasonable amount of time. Although this study guide is not meant to substitute for a formal high school AP history class, it provides you with important learning tools to refresh your understanding of the general and specific topics outlined in the AP course curriculum and key concept framework. The skills and concepts defined in this study guide will not only help you pass the AP EURO exam, but will provide you with exam-oriented approaches and practice material to help you evaluate your strengths and areas of improvement. If you follow the lessons and strategies in this book, and study regularly, you will deepen your understanding of European history, which will strengthen your performance on the exam.

CliffsNotes AP European History Cram Plan is organized as follows:

• Introduction to the AP EURO Exam A general description of the AP EURO exam, exam format, chronological periods, content, themes, AP history reasoning skills, question types, scoring, frequently asked questions, and general strategies.

• Chapter 1: Two-Month Cram Plan A study calendar that provides a detailed suggested plan of action to prepare for the AP EURO two months before your exam.

• Chapter 2: One-Month Cram Plan A study calendar that provides a detailed suggested plan of action to prepare for the AP EURO one month before your exam.

• Chapter 3: Diagnostic Test A shortened version of the AP EURO practice exam. The Diagnostic Test introduces you to the AP EURO question types, evaluates your areas of strength and weakness to help you focus your study, and provides you with a baseline starting point.

• Chapter 4: Historical Period One: The Renaissance and Reformation (c. 1450 to c. 1648)

• Chapter 5: Historical Period Two: Enlightenment and Expansion (c. 1648 to c. 1815)

• Chapter 6: Historical Period Three: The Age of Nationalism (c. 1815 to c. 1914)

• Chapter 7: Historical Period Four: Global Wars to Globalization (1914 to present)

• Chapter 8: Full-Length Practice Exam Includes answers and in-depth explanations for multiple-choice questions, and sample responses and scoring guidelines for the short-answer, document-based, and long-essay questions.

Youre in charge here. You get to decide how to use this book. You can read it cover to cover, or just look for the information that you want and then put the book back on the shelf for later use. Most people find it useful to first start by learning general AP history reasoning skills, themes, and historical periods to develop a broad understanding of European history from c. 1450 to the present before memorizing specific facts, concepts, and evidence.

Here are some of the recommended ways to use this book.

• Create a customized study action plan with attainable goals. Be time-wise, because your study plan depends on the total amount of time until the exam date. Preview the cram plan calendars in to organize your study time.

• Read (and then reread) the Introduction to become familiar with the exam format, time periods, reasoning skills, themes, questions types, and test-taking strategies.