Aoa to all members of this forum
I m one of the qualifiers of CE 2012 and hopeful to get allocated . USA history was one of my optional subjects. I scored 72 in it despite the fact that USA history 2012 paper was very difficult with a drift away from typical pattern.
Many CSS aspirants have asked me to share my preparation strategy for USA history which is as follows:

Books I Consulted:
1. Red and blue books of Indian author
2. Online book available on usahistory.org (must read given the change in paper pattern. It helps a lot in solving objective portion also )
3. Lectures on USA history By TTC with accompanying guidebooks(referred to on this forum by a senior member )


Suggestions:
1. Divide the subject into different topics.
2. First read the topic from majumdar and then from the e-book. Jot down extra information from the latter on a register.
3. Listen to lectures daily when you get tired of reading books. I did not listen to them in my first attempt ie 2012 but did in my second attempt ie 2013. I felt a huge difference in my approach to the subject. In addition, your auditory memory will enhance your information and grip on the subject. The guidebooks will serve as readymade short notes.
4. In paper, begin your question with a quotation and add quotations where relevant.
5. Draw maps where required.
6. Give both merits and demerits of each president performance in Oval office.
7. Before giving your analysis on the topic in the paper, add a heading “VIEWS OF DIFFERENT HISTORIANS”. Try to cite variant opinions about the topic by revered historians.
8. For questions related to CA, read DAWN.
9. Please don’t go for selective study. But do focus on important topics.

Thanks for the post, I am also considering US history for 2014 as this is my 1st attempt for CSS. I will ask you questions time to time as I go along with my prepration

Aslmao Alaikum!

brother is there any alternative link for these audio lectures or if you have any copy please let me know because torrents have been blocked specially kickasstorrent.

regards
Muhammad Ali.

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Salam Guys,
I don't know how many will take my words serious, but, a fun way to study History of USA is to actually play the game Assassin's Creed III.

It start from somewhat around 1700s and give a brief description of all the events that occurred, we could really play these events like throwing tea crates from Boston Tea Party, Lexington War etc, It also provides description of these events.

Yet a fun way to start and learn quickly

yeah, most of the games do have a story background and i agree with your suggestion but isn't it like too much time consuming??

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