AP U.S. History – Chapter 2 Review 2025/2026 – 100+ Solved Questions on Colonial America, Founding Figures, Religious Movements & British Policies

This expertly organized AP U.S. History Chapter 2 guide includes 100+ fully solved questions and answers, updated for the 2025/2026 curriculum. Aligned with the College Board’s APUSH standards, this document is a high-yield resource focusing on the development of early colonial America, key figures, foundational documents, and evolving religious and political ideologies in the 17th and early 18th centuries. The content provides in-depth Q&A coverage of major themes such as religious freedom, colonial governance, and British imperial policy. Students will gain clear insight into influential individuals like Cecil Calvert (Lord Baltimore), Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, William Penn, John Winthrop, and James Oglethorpe. Colonies such as Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and Georgia are explored through their founding principles and governing structures. Topics covered include: Religious tolerance and dissent (Act of Toleration, antinomianism, Quakers, Halfway Covenant) Colonial political foundations (Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut) Colonial classifications (royal, proprietary, corporate colonies) Key wars and revolts (King Philip’s War, Bacon’s Rebellion, Protestant Revolt) British control measures (Navigation Acts, Dominion of New England, Glorious Revolution) Transatlantic trade and labor systems (indentured servants, slavery, triangular trade, Middle Passage) Each term or historical figure is followed by a concise explanation or answer—ideal for multiple-choice practice, flashcard-based learning, or FRQ preparation. Best suited for: High school students in AP U.S. History (APUSH) College students in early American History or U.S. Colonial History courses Test prep learners preparing for SAT Subject Tests, CLEP, or dual-credit exams Teachers and tutors creating unit reviews, quizzes, or guided class discussion resources This document ensures clarity, comprehension, and historical depth—ideal for mastering early American colonial development. Keywords: APUSH Chapter 2, colonial America, Roger Williams, William Penn, Cecil Calvert, Anne Hutchinson, Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsylvania, religious freedom, antinomianism, House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact, Bacon’s Rebellion, King Philip’s War, Dominion of New England, Glorious Revolution, mercantilism, Navigation Acts, indentured servants, Middle Passage, triangular trade, proprietary colony, royal colony, charter colony, Puritans, Separatists, Plymouth, Jamestown, Great Migration