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Fast Track: U.S. History

Essential Review for AP, Honors, and Other Advanced Study

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Paperback
$12.99 US
5.52"W x 8.22"H x 0.69"D  
On sale Dec 08, 2020 | 320 Pages | 9780525570127
Grade 9 & Up
GET UP TO SPEED WITH FAST TRACK: U.S. History! Covering the most important material taught in high school American history class, this essential review book breaks need-to-know content into accessible, easily understood lessons.

Inside this book, you'll find:
• Clear, concise summaries of the most important events, people, and concepts in United States history
• Maps, timelines, and charts for quick visual reference
• Easy-to-follow content organization and illustrations

With its friendly, straightforward approach and a clean, modern design crafted to appeal to visual learners, this guidebook is perfect for catching up in class or getting ahead on exam review.

Topics covered in Fast Track: U.S. History include:
• Native Americans
• Colonial America
• The Revolutionary War
• Abolitionism and suffrage
• The Civil War and Reconstruction
• The Industrial Revolution
• The Great Depression
• World Wars I and II
• The Cold War
• Civil rights
• Conservatism and the "New Right"
• 9/11 and globalism
... and more!
The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring, as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help. View titles by The Princeton Review

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GET UP TO SPEED WITH FAST TRACK: U.S. History! Covering the most important material taught in high school American history class, this essential review book breaks need-to-know content into accessible, easily understood lessons.

Inside this book, you'll find:
• Clear, concise summaries of the most important events, people, and concepts in United States history
• Maps, timelines, and charts for quick visual reference
• Easy-to-follow content organization and illustrations

With its friendly, straightforward approach and a clean, modern design crafted to appeal to visual learners, this guidebook is perfect for catching up in class or getting ahead on exam review.

Topics covered in Fast Track: U.S. History include:
• Native Americans
• Colonial America
• The Revolutionary War
• Abolitionism and suffrage
• The Civil War and Reconstruction
• The Industrial Revolution
• The Great Depression
• World Wars I and II
• The Cold War
• Civil rights
• Conservatism and the "New Right"
• 9/11 and globalism
... and more!

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The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring, as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help. View titles by The Princeton Review

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