Peterson's Master the(TM) CLEP^(R) series, Master the(TM) CLEP^(R) History of
the United States I Exam will prepare students to take the CLEP exam
covering U.S. History from early colonization to 1877. The book includes
everything a student needs to do well on the exam, all in a pocket guide format
well suited for study on the go. Content chapters review introductory U.S.
History subjects typically covered in the first semester of a college course. As
with all titles in this series, this test-prep guide includes expert
test-taking tips, a guide to creating a study plan, a diagnostic test to gauge
test-takers' starting knowledge base, thorough reviews of the subject matter, and
a practice test to evaluate progress. Practice test questions include detailed
answer explanations so readers can learn from questions they miss. Key terms
are bolded throughout to help identify essential terms and concepts, and
readiness checks and self-testing sections encourage self-reflection on study
progress.