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History of the United States I - Early Colonization to 1877
-CLEP* Test

History of the United States I CLEP Test Version 2

 Select your topic of choice: Number of questions:
 Colonial Period to the American Revolution, 1500-1787 74
 The Newly Formed United States, 1787-1824 66
 Jacksonian Democracy and the Mexican War, 1824-1850 65
 Philosophy and Politics of the Time Period 41
 Sectional Tensions and the Civil War 40

The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams above contain 286 multiple-choice practice test questions with study guides (detailed explanations)..

The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 lower level college credits for this exam.

Studying, and passing, the practice tests above will allow you to confidently take and pass your History of the United States I Clep test. The overall key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to pass your test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.


Course Information and Overview

This exam covers material that is typically taught in an introductory-level college course in part one of a two-semester course. The multiple-choice CLEP exam consists of 120 questions and allows 90 minutes to complete.

You will need to have the ability to describe and identify historical events, analyze and interpret historical events, and compare and contrast historical events.

The History of the United States I - Early Colonization to 1877 CLEP contains questions that come from the following topics:

  • Political institutions, political developments, behavior, and public policy (35%)
  • Social developments (25%)
  • Economic developments (10%)
  • Cultural and intellectual developments (15%)
  • Diplomacy and international relations (15%)

From a chronological standpoint 30% of the test is derived from 1500-1789 and 70% is derived from 1790-1877.

The History of the United States I CLEP test contains questions from the following topics:

Indigenous societies in North America and their nature
The European discovery of America and colonization
Slavery and its origins and definition
Ethnic minorities and immigration
People of influence and their roles in history
Colonial societies and their development and characterization
Religion in America
The Constitution and amendments to the Constitution
The Supreme Court and decisions regarding the Constitution
Democracy and its origins and expansion
Political parties and their roles in American expansion
Government and the affects on American life
Nationalism and its role and effects
Authors, artists, and other influential Americans
The Reform Movement
Democratic trends and their relationship with the voting public
Economic growth and development
American expansionist movement
Major wars and the United States, their historical impact, beginnings and causes

Complete information of what is covered is available at The College Board.