<p>From what I have gathered from taking an AP European History class as well as the AP test and from my AP US History class this year, would I be safe to say that the key to a successful essay response is the amount of specific dates, names, events, OUTSIDE INFORMATION, DETAILS and DETAILS!! yes?</p>
<p>ps. and cutting the fluff (b.s.) which is kind of hard to do..sometimes i can't even tell between bs and actaully information.</p>