Preview Sections Before You Read
Each chapter consists of three, four, or five sections. These sections
focus on shorter periods of time or on particular historical themes.
Use the section openers to help you prepare to read.
Study the information under the headings Main Ideaand Why
It Matters Now.These features tell you what is important in the
material you are about to read.
Preview the Terms & Nameslist. This will give you an idea of
the issues and people you will read about in the section.
Read the paragraph under the heading Setting the Stage.This
links the content of the section to previous sections or chapters.
Notice the structure of the section. Redheads label the
major topics; blacksubheads signal smaller topics within major
topics. Together, these heads provide you with a quick outline
of the section.
STRATEGIES FOR TAKING STANDARDIZED TESTS
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