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Examples of wrong answers that can be immediately eliminated:

Examples of wrong answers that can be immediately eliminated:

*Wrong dates or time period

*Wrong dates or time period

*Answer doesn’t match the question – e.g., the answer is generally true, but not limited to the time period in question.

*The answer doesn't match the question – e.g., the answer is generally true, but not limited to the time period in question.

*Two answers are too similar to each other.

*The answer violates common sense.

*The answer violates common sense.

*The answer is familiar for reasons unrelated to the question, such as an answer choice of "Magna Carta," which is not in American history.

*The answer is familiar for reasons unrelated to the question, such as an answer choice of "Magna Carta," which is not in American history.

*The answer is too awkward.

*The answer is too awkward.

*The answer is something you never heard of.  Don't pick it based on hope that it might be right.

*The answer is something you never heard of.  Don't pick it based on hope that it might be right.

:When you eliminate wrong answers, cross out their corresponding letter on the exam.  Try to cross out 3 answers to narrow the choice to 2 answers.  If you guess at that point, you have a 50% chance of getting it right.  Every time you eliminate an answer choice, your chance of answering correctly increases greatly.

:When you eliminate wrong answers, cross out their corresponding letter on the exam.  Try to cross out 3 answers to narrow the choice to 2 answers.  If you guess at that point, you have a 50% chance of getting it right.  Every time you eliminate an answer choice, your chance of answering correctly increases greatly.

'''Tip Number Three''':  Stay on track.  Expect to miss a few, but move on to answer the questions you can.  This is like a round of golf: expect to miss some shots.  Skip a question that confuses you.  Move on and then return to the question later.  But make sure you leave space on your answer sheet for any question you skip.

'''Tip Number Three''':  Go with your first impression unless you have a good reason to change it.  More often than not, your first impression is right.  Don't outsmart yourself.  There are no trick questions on these exams.  There are traps to avoid falling into, but not tricks.  Don't second-guess yourself into changing a correct answer into an incorrect one.

'''Tip Number Four''':  There are many ways to find the correct answer for a question.  Try several different approaches until you get the right answer.  For example, put the event in the context of other events.  Use all the information that is given you.  Ask yourself if you could answer the question without ever taking U.S. History (sometimes you can.)  Be clever.  You will maximize your score by being as clever as possible.

'''Tip Number Four''':  Stay on track.  Expect to miss a few, and do not waste too much time on a difficult question.  This is like a round of golf or a game of tennis or baseball: expect to miss some shots or swings.  Skip a question that confuses you.  Move on and then return to the question later. But when you have a separate answer page with a grid of dots, always make sure that you leave space on your answer sheet for any question you skip.

'''Tip Number Five''':  Don’t outsmart yourself.  There are no trick questions.  There are traps to avoid falling into, but nothing too clever.  Your first impression about which answer is correct is usually your best choice.  Don’t second-guess yourself into a wrong answer.

'''Tip Number Five''':  Try different approaches to a difficult question until you figure out the right answer.  There are many ways to find the correct answer for a question.  For example, think of the event in the question in the context of other events.  Use all the information that is given you.  There will always be a few questions that you can answer without knowing anything about U.S. History, if you are clever and use common sense.

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