Historical Thinking Skill 4: Contextualization. Every part of the AP® U.S. History exam requires you to contextualize. Why? Because you need to do more than memorize facts for the exam—you need to have a deeper understanding of events and the ability to see the bigger picture. Listen as we show you how to build an essay on McCarthyism to help you master this skill. Learn more about Barron’s at www.barronseduc.com.

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