Jamie Goodwin

3 Best AP U.S. History Review Books to Prepare for the Exam

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One of the best ways to review for the APUSH exam is to purchase AP U.S. history review book. These books offer helpful strategies for test-taking, as well as, information to help you review the content for the exam. Unfortunately, not all the AP U.S. history review books are made equal. Some are better than others when it comes to preparing for the exam. Here are the best APUSH review books to help you prepare for the exam:

Barron’s AP U.S. History, 3rd Edition

The Barron’s AP U.S. History book has over 500 pages of helpful strategies and content for review. The book was written by a high school teacher who taught AP U.S. History. With a higher level of experience, you can be assured that the book covers the information students need to know in a way that is easy from them to understand.

There is a comprehensive history based on the updated standards. The book follows the key concepts outlined by College Board, so students get a complete review for the exam.

Students can also use the book and attached CD-ROM to complete 2 practice exams. Then, you can read the accompanying explanations for each question to learn from the ones you missed.

The Princeton Review: Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam, 2017 Edition

The Princeton Review: Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam may be over 400 pages long, but it does a great job offering a concise overview of periods with chapter summaries and explanations. The book has 2 practice tests with answers as well as in-depth DBQ and long essay questions for you to review.

One of the things that students like most about this APUSH review book are the summaries at the end of each chapter. They offer a great summary to help students remember the important information from the chapter. You could study the book several months before taking the exam, and then return to these summaries right before taking the exam for a quick review.

REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course Book and Online

For a customizable experience, choose the REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course Book. The book has about 250 pages filled with strategies and information about the key terms, content overviews, major events, and overarching themes.

Although there are some incorrect and outdated information, the book is a great option for a quick review before taking the exam. If you only have 2 weeks to review before the exam, check out this book and take the practice test that comes with it.

There are lots of AP U.S. history review books out there. Choose the one with accurate and updated information that will help you review the material and efficiently prepare for the exam.

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  • Jamie Goodwin

    Jamie graduated from Brigham Young University- Idaho with a degree in English Education. She spent several years teaching and tutoring students at the elementary, high school, and college level. She currently works as a contract writer and curriculum developer for online education courses. In her free time, she enjoys running and spending time with her boys!

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