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CLEP History of the United States I what to expect

CLEP U.S. History I runs from colonization through Reconstruction (1877). It is chronology plus cause-and-effect: know the colonial era, the Revolution, the Constitution, expansion and reform, and the road to the Civil War.

Passing score is 50Multiple choiceCovers early colonization through 1877

Pass score

50

Common CLEP credit-granting benchmark

Readiness

70-80%

Practice range before testing

Format

4 choice

Exam-native multiple choice

What students report

Causes of the Revolution and of the Civil War are heavily tested.
The founding documents (Declaration, Constitution, Federalist) show up often.
Sequencing events in order is a common item type.

What to study first

Step 1

Unit 1: Colonial Period (1491-1763)

Settlement patterns, colonial economies, and early conflicts set up everything after.

Step 2

Unit 2: American Revolution (1763-1783)

Causes, key events, and the Declaration are among the most-tested topics.

Step 3

Unit 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)

The causes of the Civil War and Reconstruction are a reliable, heavy cluster.

Step 4

Unit 3: Early Republic (1783-1820)

The Constitution, early parties, and Jacksonian era are steady point sources.

Step 5

Unit 4: Expansion and Reform (1820-1860)

Manifest Destiny and the reform movements round out the era.

Common questions

What years does it cover?

From early European colonization through Reconstruction (ending about 1877). U.S. History II picks up after.

What should I study first?

The causes and effects of the Revolution and the Civil War, plus the founding documents.

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