CLEP® History of the United States II Prep — 1865 to the Present — Pass the Exam and Earn Transferable College Credit
CLEP® US History II:
1865 to
the Present
From Reconstruction to political polarization — the modern half of American history. 350 structured lessons and 16.5 hours of video content covering industrialization, two World Wars, the Cold War, civil rights, Vietnam, and everything since. Chapter quizzes tell you exactly when you're ready.
From Colonization
to Reconstruction.
The modern arc of American history — organized chronologically across 17 chapters, each with video lessons and subchapter quizzes.
Reconstruction & Gilded Age
- Reconstruction: Congressional, Radical, and its collapse
- Westward expansion, Homesteading, and Native displacement
- The Industrial Revolution and rise of corporate America
- Urbanization, immigration, and the Gilded Age
- Populism, Progressive Era, and Spanish-American War
Wars & Depression
- World War I: isolationism, mobilization, and aftermath
- The Roaring Twenties and cultural transformation
- The Great Depression and Hoover's response
- FDR and the New Deal (First & Second)
- World War II: home front, Europe, and the Pacific
Cold War & Civil Rights
- Cold War origins, postwar prosperity, and the 1950s
- The Civil Rights Movement and Great Society
- Kennedy, LBJ, and the New Frontier
- Vietnam War and social upheaval
- Watergate and the Nixon years
Modern America
- Jimmy Carter and the post-Vietnam era
- The Reagan Revolution and end of the Cold War
- Clinton, the new economy, and globalization
- September 11 and the War on Terror
- Political polarization and social movements
What You'll Learn
All five official CLEP® topical areas covered in structured chapters — 70% of the exam focuses on 1915 to the present.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Identify and analyze U.S. political developments from Reconstruction through modern political polarization — including Populism, Progressivism, the New Deal coalition, the Great Society, and the Reagan Revolution
- Describe major social developments including the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, the women's liberation movement, and immigration patterns from 1865 to the present
- Explain cultural and intellectual developments: the Gilded Age, the Roaring Twenties, postwar consumer culture, the counterculture of the 1960s, and the rise of mass media
- Analyze economic developments including industrialization and corporate capitalism, the Great Depression and New Deal, postwar prosperity, and the shift to a knowledge economy
- Evaluate U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy including World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam, the War on Terror, and America's evolving role in global affairs
- Compare and contrast historical phenomena — a core skill tested throughout the 120-question exam — using evidence from primary and secondary sources
What's on the Exam
How CLEP® Credit Works
Three steps from enrollment to transferable college credit — no campus visits, no 15-week semester required.
Study with TransferCredit
350 structured lessons and 16.5 hours of video content — organized chapter by chapter from Reconstruction through the present. Chapter quizzes tell you exactly when you're ready.
Take the CLEP® Exam
Book at any of 2,000+ College Board test centers or take it remotely. 120 questions in 90 minutes — 70% focused on 1915 to the present. Score 50+ and earn 3 college credits. Exam fee is $97.
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Send your CLEP® score to your college and have 3 US History or social science credits applied to your degree — at a fraction of the cost of taking the course.
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- 350 structured lessons
- 16.5 hours of video content
- Chapter quizzes per topic
- CLEP® exam outline aligned
- Lifetime access, no expiry
- All 28 CLEP® prep courses
- Chapter + subchapter structure
- Readiness quizzes per topic
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Does My College Accept CLEP® US History II?
CLEP® History of the United States II is accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges including Penn State, Ohio State, SNHU, Arizona State, and most community colleges. It typically satisfies a U.S. history or social science general education requirement. Search your school to see the exact passing score and credits awarded.
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Pass CLEP® US History II and clear your modern history requirement for $116 total.
$19 prep + $97 exam. 350 lessons, 16.5 hours of video. Reconstruction through the present — from the Gilded Age to the War on Terror.
🎯 Why It Matters
- Satisfies U.S. history or social science gen ed at most colleges
- 70% of the exam covers 1915–present — modern history you likely know
- Rich content: 350 lessons + 16.5 hrs video across 17 chapters
- No essay writing — 120 multiple-choice questions only
👤 Who Takes This Exam
- College students clearing a U.S. history requirement
- Active-duty military (exam free via DANTES)
- Adult learners returning to finish degrees
- High school students earning early college credit
- Students pairing this with US History I for 6 total credits
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- Didn't pass? Backup ACE/NCCRS course included in every plan
- Same subject — earn the credit through coursework, no exam needed
- Accepted at 2,100+ colleges on its own
- Your $19 always results in real, transferable college credit
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Why Take CLEP® Exams?
Quick answers about how CLEP® US History I credit works, who qualifies, and how much you save.
Which colleges accept CLEP® US History II?
Over 2,900 accredited U.S. colleges accept CLEP® History of the United States II including Penn State, Ohio State, SNHU, ASU Online, and most community colleges. It typically satisfies a U.S. history or social science gen ed requirement. Most schools require 50 and award 3 hours.
What time period does the US History II exam focus on?
Although the exam spans 1865 to the present, 70% of questions focus on 1915 to the present — WWI through modern political polarization. The Reconstruction and Gilded Age period (1865–1914) makes up the remaining 30%. This means the 20th and 21st centuries are the priority.
How much does this path save me?
The exam fee is $97. Our prep is $19. Total: $116. A traditional US History course costs $300–$1,500+ per credit hour — that's $900–$4,500 for the same 3 credits. Many students also combine this with US History I for 6 credits total at double the savings.
Is CLEP® US History I free for military members?
Yes — active-duty military can take CLEP® exams completely free through the DANTES program. TransferCredit provides the prep content; DANTES covers the $97 exam fee. Zero out-of-pocket for the complete path. Military credits also stack with ACE/NCCRS backup path credits.
Everything You Need to Pass
16.5 Hours of Video
OpenStax-based video lessons covering every chapter from Reconstruction to political polarization — watch, pause, and rewatch any segment at your own pace.
350 Structured Lessons
Every chapter organized from Reconstruction to the present — 17 chapters covering the full sweep of modern American history in the order it appears on the exam.
Chapter Quizzes
Quiz after every chapter section. Know where you stand across all 17 chapters and which periods need more review before you book the $97 exam.
Backup Credit Path
Didn't pass? Your subscription includes the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course — earn US History II credit through coursework, no exam fee needed.
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