The General Education Diploma, or GED, is designed to assess the academic competency of individuals who have not received a high school diploma. The battery of tests found in the GED assess aptitude, knowledge, and skills. There have been recent changes to the test, including a greater focus on c...
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The first thing you need to know about this test is that it’s not about what you know but what you can do. Other than understanding terms like “main idea” and “author’s point of view,” there is really no extensive vocabulary to memorize. The best preparation is to hone your reading skills and her...
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When, Where, and What Was the Revolutionary War?
The American Revolutionary War took place between 1775 and 1783 and is significant because it led to independence for the United States. The war was fought almost exclusively on the east coast of the modern day U.S., but several naval battles oc...
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When, Where, and What Was the Great Depression?
You may already know that the Great Depression was a time of severe economic downturn and hardship for many Americans. It was characterized by high rates of unemployment. But do you know much more than that? Here are a few basic points about the Gr...
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When, Where, and What Was the Vietnam Era?
The Vietnam Era refers to the time period roughly between 1961 and 1975, correlating to the Vietnam War. This period was most characterized by the Vietnam War, in which the United States assisted the South Vietnamese in resisting the spread of communi...
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