AP®
U.S. History
Crash Course® -
updated for today's 2025-2026 digital exam!
Get a Higher Score in Less Time!
At REA, we invented the quick-review study guide for AP® exams. More than a decade later, REA’s Crash Course® remains the top choice for AP® students who want to make the most of their study time and earn a high score.
Here’s why more AP® teachers and students turn to REA’s AP® U.S. History Crash Course® than any other study guide of its kind:
Targeted Review - Study Only What You Need to Know.
REA’s all-new 5th edition addresses all the latest test revisions. Our
Crash Course
® is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® U.S. History course and exam description and sample AP® test questions. We cover only the information tested on the 2025-2026 digital exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.
Expert Test-taking Strategies and Advice.
Written by a veteran AP® U.S. History teacher, the book gives you the topics and critical context that will matter most on exam day. Crash Course® relies on the author’s extensive analysis of the test’s structure and content. By following his advice, you can boost your score.
Practice questions – a mini-practice test in the book, a full-length practice exam online.
Are you ready for your exam? Try our focused practice set inside the book. Then go online to take our full-length practice exam. You’ll get the benefits of timed testing, detailed answers, and automatic scoring that pinpoints your performance based on the official AP® 2025-2026 exam topics – so you can count down with confidence to test day.
When it’s crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA’s Crash Course® for AP® U.S. History!