Need advice on which CLEPS to take.

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Hi,
I have to take 4 CLEPS in order to meet a depth in History to complete my BS in Liberal Studies for Excelsior. Two have to be in upper and two in the lower.

I'm considering Civil War & Reconstruction and Rise & and Fall of the Soviet Union for the upper. For the lower I'm looking at History of the US I and II as well as Western Civ. I and II.

I would greatly appreciate any thoughts on which to take in the lower (History of US I and II vs. Western Civ. I and II) and if I should take the lower level first followed by the upper level. If I've overlooked anything, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

(Thanks Alissa for your recommendation on the upper level exams)