5 Steps to a 5 AP European History, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score

We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

• Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
• All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
• Your choice of three customized study schedules—so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:

Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program

Step 2: Determine Your Readiness

Step 3: Develop the Strategies

Step 4: Review the Knowledge

Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: Recovery and Expansion, 1300-1600
• The Renaissance, 1350-1550
• The Reformation, 1500-1600
• The Rise of Sovereignty, 1600-1715
• The Scientific Revolution during the Seventeenth Century
• The Enlightenment: A Cultural Movement during the Eighteenth Century
• Social Transformation and Statebuilding in the Eighteenth Century
• The French Revolution and the Rise of Napoleon, 1789-1799
• The Fall of Napoleon and the Post-Napoleonic Era, 1800-1848
• The Second Industrial Revolution, 1820-1900
• The Rise of New Ideologies in the Nineteenth Century
• Nationalism and Statebuilding, 1848-1900
• Mass Politics and Imperialism in Africa and Asia, 1860-1914
• Politics of the Extreme and World War I, 1870-1918
• The Interwar Years and World War II, 1918-1945
• The Cold War and Beyond, 1945-Present