So, APUSH test time is nearing, and I want to get a review book to help emphasize key concepts. There are so many options and I'm not sure what to choose. Which ones have you folks found to be the most helpful in your opinion?
Certainly! It can get a bit confusing because of the multitude of review books available.
One of the most popular options is the "AP U.S. History Crash Course, Book + Online" by Larry Krieger. This book is concise yet comprehensive, providing an efficient review of the course content with strategies to tackle the multiple-choice sections and the SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs.
Another contender is the "AMSCO United States History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination" which is comprehensive but written in a way that's easily digestible. This book provides summaries at the end of each section, questions that stimulate critical thinking, and detailed answer explanations.
Finally, there's "5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History" by Daniel Murphy and Stephen Armstrong. This book is praised for its extensive content review, rigorous practice exams, and wealth of test-taking strategies.
Of course, the best book largely depends on what you're looking for in a review resource—concise summaries, detailed explanations, vast quantities of practice questions, etc. Think about where you want more assistance and select the resource that fills those gaps.
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