10-10-2006, 09:12 PM
I actually took both tests in the same day, but have yet to receive my results (it's been over four weeks now). I'd have to agree with the majority; the Civil War test seemed easier. I'm sure that the main reason is that most U.S. citizens know more about the U.S. Civil War than they do about the former Soviet Union. Almost everybody in the U.S has heard about the battle of Gettysburg, etc.
You will also find if much easier to study for the Civil War test. If you are so inclined, you can borrow the PBS Civil War videos from your library and study while drinking a beer and eating nacho chips.
The InstantCert material also seemed pretty good. Although there were some questions that were not covered by InstantCert, I think that the material presented was good enough to pass (although I don't know for a fact that I actually did pass).
You will also find if much easier to study for the Civil War test. If you are so inclined, you can borrow the PBS Civil War videos from your library and study while drinking a beer and eating nacho chips.
The InstantCert material also seemed pretty good. Although there were some questions that were not covered by InstantCert, I think that the material presented was good enough to pass (although I don't know for a fact that I actually did pass).