The Best Test Preparation for the Sat Subject Test United States History

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Edition: Revised
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Pub. Date: 2006-12-05
Publisher(s): Research & Education Assn
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Summary

REA's new 7th edition of SAT Subject Test United States History covers all U.S. historical areas to appear on the actual exam, includingthe Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Civil War and Reconstruction, World War I and World War II, American Imperialism, the Cold War and more. The book features 6 full-length practice tests. All answers are thoroughly explained. Follow up with an adapatablestudy schedule, test-taking strategies, and confidence-boosting drills that help prepare students for test day. DETAILS - 6 full-length practice tests- Comprehensive review of every SAT United States History topic - Flexible study schedule - Detailedexplanations of each practice exam asnwer.- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test

Table of Contents

Introduction
Course Review
Pre-Columbian History of the Americas
European Exploration and the Colonial Period (1492-1763)
The American Revolution (1763-1787)
The United States Constitution (1785-1789)
The New Nation (1789-1824)
Jacksonian Democracy and Westward Expansion (1824-1850)
Sectional Conflict and the Causes of the Civil War (1850-1860)
The Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
Industrialism, War, and the Progressive Era (1877-1912)
Wilson and World War I (1912-1920)
The Roaring Twenties and Economic Collapse (1920-1929)
The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929-1941)
World War II and the Postwar Era (1941-1960)
The New Frontier, Vietnam, and Social Upheaval (1960-1972)
Watergate, Conservatism's Rise, and Post-Cold WarChallenges (1972-2005)
Practice Tests
Practice Test 1
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 3
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 4
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 5
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 6
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Index
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INTRODUCTION Passing the SAT United States History Subject Test About This Book If you're planning to take the SAT United States History Subject Test, this is the book for you. REA provides an accurate and complete representation of the test in six full-length practice exams based on official exam questions released by the College Entrance Examination Board. Our practice tests present every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the actual exam. Beyond just giving you good practice, however, we also provide context. All of our answers are followed by detailed explanations that will enable you to zero in on your strengths and weaknessesa sure fire confidence booster! But we don't stop there. This book also contains an extensive topical review that will help you make better use of your study time by reinforcing your command of the subject matter. About the Test Developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), the SAT United States History Subject Test is a one-hour examination that features 90 to 95 multiple-choice questions. To do well on the test, you need to be familiar with United States history from pre-Columbian times to the present. The majority of the history questions fall in the post-1763 period and cover all major facets of United States history: political, economic, social, diplomatic, intellectual, and cultural. The test is offered throughout the year, usually in January, May, June, October, November, and December. You can obtain registration forms and specific test date information at your school's guidance or counseling office, or by contacting the College Board as follows: College Board SAT Program PO Box 6200 Princeton, NJ 08541-6200 Phone: (609) 771-7600 Website: www.collegeboard.com The test's proportional coverage can and does vary from one edition of the exam to another, but this breakdown gives you a good idea of what to expect: Political History (including Political Science and Law) 3236% Economic History (including Geography) 1820% Social History (including Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Psychology) 1822% Foreign Policy (including International Relations) 1317% Intellectual and Cultural History 1012% The periods covered are as follows: Pre-Columbian History to 1789 &

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