CLEP* Study Guide

History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877

The only study guide that teaches you what you need to know to pass the History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 exam (with no prior knowledge needed), and is constantly updated based on student feedback to guarantee you the best possible results.

About the CLEP* Exam

The U.S. History I CLEP exam covers material that would usually be taught in the first semester of a two-semester undergraduate college course in United States history. InstantCert's flashcards for this subject help you to gain a thorough knowledge of the events that occurred during the early colonization of the New World all the way to the American Civil War and its aftermath.

Topics Covered in this Course

The impact of European discovery and colonization upon indigenous societies
The nature of indigenous societies in North America
The origins and nature of slavery and resistance
Immigration and the history of ethnic minorities
Major movements and individual figures in the history of women and the family
The development and character of colonial societies
British relations with the Atlantic colonies of North America
The changing role of religion in American society
The content of the Constitution and its amendments, and their interpretation by the Supreme Court
The development and expansion of participatory democracy
The growth of and changes in political parties
The changing role of government in American life
The intellectual and political expressions of nationalism
Major movements and individual figures in the history of American literature, art, and popular culture
Abolitionism and reform movements
Long term democratic trends (immigration and internal migration)
The motivations for and character of American expansionism
The process of economic growth and development
The causes and impacts of major wars in United States history

Customer Test Results for this Exam

2000 users submitted test results since June, 2005.
1893 of those users reported a passing score (95%).

Below are ten of the most recent user-submitted test results. These are unfiltered, real results that were submitted by InstantCert students:

Date of ExamResultScore
Mar 19, 2024passed65
Mar 4, 2024passed56
Feb 29, 2024passed66
Feb 28, 2024passed52
Feb 20, 2024passed56
Feb 13, 2024passed58
Feb 9, 2024passed65
Jan 31, 2024passed56
Jan 30, 2024passed52
Jan 29, 2024passed79
Live, unfiltered results posted by InstantCert students

Practice Tests Now Available!

In addition to our flashcard-based study guides, we now also offer full-length practice tests for this subject. Click here to see more details on our History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 CLEP Practice Tests.

Try this Study Guide at NO Risk

Our History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 CLEP Study Guide is covered by our 30-Day Risk-Free Unconditional Money Back Guarantee. Sign up now and put it to the test. If you don't like it, get your money back, no questions asked!

* CLEP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Our Study Guide:

- 365 flashcards with detailed explanations.
- Updated "Insider" tips from other students.
- NO prior knowledge required.
- 100% online. Start studying instantly.

CLEP Practice Tests

Latest articles