2010-05-27 so far so good (5 of 5)
Book looks good and brand new with a wealth of information. I have not taken the test yet but I am hopeful this works!

2010-04-11 It can work... (4 of 5)
This book is good for people who are unfamiliar with the CLEP American History topics. It is a good basis for study because it touches upon the main subjects included on the test. I was able to pass the test, but I supplimented my study with an online source that was much more comprehensive. The book does jump around so it is neccessary to either know the timeline of our history or study that separately. This book is definitely a good place to start, because it narrows the focus of what to study in order to be prepared for the CLEP.

2010-03-10 All you need to pass (5 of 5)
If all you are looking to do is pass the CLEP test and get your units (which is all this book is designed for) then this is your book. The questions on my CLEP were very similar to the practice test, not word for word or anything but very similar. Sure, 10-15% of the questions were on material that in no way could be deduced from the text of this book, but you could not answer any of them and still pass. People who are looking for a complete representation of the test from 75 pages of review text are kidding them selves. The test covers a hundred and fourty five years for goodness sake. If all you are looking to do is pass then look no further. This is all I studied (read the review section twice and took each practice test) and I got a 60.

If you are looking for a all inclusive knowledge of US History II look elsewhere. But for the rest of us CLEP'ers this is a great book.

By the way, I dont understand when people say "this book sucks, but it is all I studied and I passed." What else do you want?

2010-01-09 I PASSED!!! (4 of 5)
I just took the CLEP for US History Part II and I did pass after three days of studying. I think this book was helpful but I don't think I passed because of it. There were a lot of question who quotes which none are provided in the book. Also I thought the test would focus of the government, past presidents and their domestic and foreign policy which was not the case. The test in on US history everything: civil rights, tons of authors of articles and book, a lot about the progressive period. I have never written a review but I thought a recent review was necessary for this CLEP test and to help people in the future. I passed with a 56 which I thought was pretty good for not taking a history course in six years and have been studying nursing for the past three years. Good luck!! This book does give you a based foundation were I recommend you build on and go into detail. Also make sure you know dates!!

2009-11-09 Awesome (5 of 5)
Book came in awesome condition. It came quickly, & it works very well.
Thank you!