<p>I'm planning on taking one of these tests in October. I've done a lot of history at my school, but no class particularly pertaining to either test. I'm in the IB diploma programme and I'm studying higher level 20th century world history (covering the Cold War, the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and China, independence movements, China's economic rise etc). Which of these courses would be easier for me to self study? Also book suggestions are appreciated:)</p>
<p>I would say US history since it’s generally smaller in terms of the actual curriculum. World History is a lot broader (covering a larger time span and a larger amount of nations), which would require a relatively larger amount of time to spend studying.</p>
<p>bump!!!</p>
<p>hmm…i don’t really know anything about the World History test, but I’m planning on taking the US History test next week and I think it wouldn’t be that hard to self-study. I have taken a US history course but we haven’t gotten to a lot of material on the test and i’ve been learning it through reading, YouTube, etc.</p>
<p>Also, the US History does cover the Cold War, communism, containment, etc. so I feel like there would be some overlap between what you’re learning now!</p>
<p>Books: I’m using Kaplan and I think their tests are great. I heard the Essential Content book for US History is excellent as well as the AMSCO textbook, but I haven’t used either. I’m also using Crash Course, which is a good brief overview but that’s it.</p>
<p>thanks!!! I looked at the practice questions on college board and there were a couple about the Cold War that I knew. I think I’m leaning towards US history. It would probably also just be useful to study some before moving to the US, since I really know nothing before 1935</p>
<p>US History for sure. After taking both courses, I can say with confidence that US history is much easier.</p>