This book gives you all the information you need to pass the test, I passed with a 76 out of 80 after studying for 12 days, using only this book. The reason I did not give the book 5 stars is that the author makes several glaring factual errors. One that comes to mind is saying that Sinclair Lewis, while trying to promote socialism, revealed the adulteration of food when he wrote The Jungle. Uh.... Ms. Marlowe, that would be Upton Sinclair. Apparently you think one Sinclair is the same as any another. The author also apparently didn't coordinate with the editors very well as there are contradictions such as the text saying that there is no evidence that Hayes won the presidential election by promising to end reconstruction, then in the sample test section it states that such deal was in fact made. Sloppy, sloppy work. And there are several other similar kinds of mistakes. Not anything that would keep you from passing though, so, I still recommend this book as a single-source for passing the test. A tip: no fact or name in this book is too trivial to remember. Try to get as much in your head as possible.

This book was very helpful. I also watch a lot of the History Channel! Use the College Board's CLEP Official Study Guide, 17th Edition it helps. The practice tests will let you know what to brush-up on. I scored a 69.

I purchased your CLEP Study Guides for US History I and US History II. I thought they were extremely helpful. I like the practice tests with the answers with explanations. It really helped me pass both tests. I recommend these books to anyone who will take the CLEP tests. The information and tests were almost identical to what was on the test. I agree with others to use other study guides. I would also purchase the CLEP Study Guides for $10 each that way you can get an idea what is on the tests.

Book could, and should be improved by publisher.

Half way through the test, I started thinking about "deleting" the results so that I could test again after getting better studying material.

The book did not cover a lot of what was on the test. What pulled me through with a 65 was my love of history, luck and the process of elimination.

Here is a hint: study up on American history between reconstruction and the great Depression. Much has happened to this country in that time period that is not common knowledge.

Good luck.