The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® The Civil War and Reconstruction Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as the causes of the Civil War, the political situations from 1861–1865 and Reconstruction. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focusSubject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanationsKey information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® The Civil War and Reconstruction Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as the causes of the Civil War, the political situations from 1861–1865 and Reconstruction. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focusSubject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanationsKey information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®