APUSH Practice Exam UPDATED Study
Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Colonial New England - CORRECT ANSWER Colonial New England
underwent a rapid series of changes in the century that passed between its worst
armed conflict with local Indians, known as Metacom's War, and the American
Revolution. The devout Puritan beliefs that had shaped settlement in the early
seventeenth century were challenged both from without and from within.
Chesapeake Bay settlers - CORRECT ANSWER Since those early
explorations, the Chesapeake Bay has enjoyed a varied maritime history. Bay
waters have been traveled by all manner of ships throughout the ages, often
specifically designed or modified to sail the Chesapeake's shallow waters. First
settled by Spanish then by French.
Anne Hutchinson - CORRECT ANSWER A Puritan spiritual adviser.
Hutchinson was criticized for stepping out of the role of women. Preached that
no "covenant of works." Salvation was through "covenant of grace."
Constitutional Convention 1787 - CORRECT ANSWER On May 25,
1787, 55 delegates, representing every state but Rhode Island, met at the
Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia. The first question facing the
delegates was whether to attempt to amend the Articles of Confederation or to
throw out the Articles and create a new framework of government.
Virginia Plan - CORRECT ANSWER The Virginia Plan called for a
strong, unified national government rather than a loose confederation of states.
The Plan gave Congress unbridled powers of legislation and taxation, and
allowed Congress to veto state laws and use military force against the states.
The Plan further called for a bicameral legislature with representation in both
houses based on state population.
, Washington's Farewell Address - CORRECT ANSWER He reflects on
the emerging issues of the American political landscape in 1796, expresses his
support for the government eight years after the adoption of the Constitution,
defends his administration's record, and gives valedictory advice to the
American people.
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER Failures: raising and
maintaining a military, Commerce between the states, foreign relations, money,
and raising taxes.
Successes: The Land Ordinance of 1785 and Northwest Ordinance created
territorial government, set up protocols for the admission of new states, the
division of land into useful units, and set aside land in each township for public
use.
Marbury v. Madison - CORRECT ANSWER Marbury had a right to the
commission. The law grants Marbury a remedy. The Supreme Court has the
authority to review acts of Congress and determine whether they are
unconstitutional and therefore void. Congress cannot expand the scope of the
Supreme Court's original jurisdiction beyond what is specified in Article III of
the Constitution. The Supreme Court does not have original jurisdiction to issue
writs of mandamus.
French and Indian War - CORRECT ANSWER Was a war fought by
French and English on American soil over control of the Ohio River Valley--
English defeated French in1763. Historical Significance: established England as
number one world power and began to gradually change attitudes of the
colonists toward England for the worse.
War of 1812 - CORRECT ANSWER A war between the U.S. and Great
Britain caused by American outrage over the impresment of American sailors by
the British, the British seizure of American ships, and British aid to the Indians
attacking the Americans on the western frontier. Also, a war against Britain gave
the U.S. an excuse to seize the British northwest posts and to annex Florida
from Britain's ally Spain, and possibly even to seize Canada from Britain. The
War Hawks (young westerners led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun) argued
Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Colonial New England - CORRECT ANSWER Colonial New England
underwent a rapid series of changes in the century that passed between its worst
armed conflict with local Indians, known as Metacom's War, and the American
Revolution. The devout Puritan beliefs that had shaped settlement in the early
seventeenth century were challenged both from without and from within.
Chesapeake Bay settlers - CORRECT ANSWER Since those early
explorations, the Chesapeake Bay has enjoyed a varied maritime history. Bay
waters have been traveled by all manner of ships throughout the ages, often
specifically designed or modified to sail the Chesapeake's shallow waters. First
settled by Spanish then by French.
Anne Hutchinson - CORRECT ANSWER A Puritan spiritual adviser.
Hutchinson was criticized for stepping out of the role of women. Preached that
no "covenant of works." Salvation was through "covenant of grace."
Constitutional Convention 1787 - CORRECT ANSWER On May 25,
1787, 55 delegates, representing every state but Rhode Island, met at the
Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia. The first question facing the
delegates was whether to attempt to amend the Articles of Confederation or to
throw out the Articles and create a new framework of government.
Virginia Plan - CORRECT ANSWER The Virginia Plan called for a
strong, unified national government rather than a loose confederation of states.
The Plan gave Congress unbridled powers of legislation and taxation, and
allowed Congress to veto state laws and use military force against the states.
The Plan further called for a bicameral legislature with representation in both
houses based on state population.
, Washington's Farewell Address - CORRECT ANSWER He reflects on
the emerging issues of the American political landscape in 1796, expresses his
support for the government eight years after the adoption of the Constitution,
defends his administration's record, and gives valedictory advice to the
American people.
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER Failures: raising and
maintaining a military, Commerce between the states, foreign relations, money,
and raising taxes.
Successes: The Land Ordinance of 1785 and Northwest Ordinance created
territorial government, set up protocols for the admission of new states, the
division of land into useful units, and set aside land in each township for public
use.
Marbury v. Madison - CORRECT ANSWER Marbury had a right to the
commission. The law grants Marbury a remedy. The Supreme Court has the
authority to review acts of Congress and determine whether they are
unconstitutional and therefore void. Congress cannot expand the scope of the
Supreme Court's original jurisdiction beyond what is specified in Article III of
the Constitution. The Supreme Court does not have original jurisdiction to issue
writs of mandamus.
French and Indian War - CORRECT ANSWER Was a war fought by
French and English on American soil over control of the Ohio River Valley--
English defeated French in1763. Historical Significance: established England as
number one world power and began to gradually change attitudes of the
colonists toward England for the worse.
War of 1812 - CORRECT ANSWER A war between the U.S. and Great
Britain caused by American outrage over the impresment of American sailors by
the British, the British seizure of American ships, and British aid to the Indians
attacking the Americans on the western frontier. Also, a war against Britain gave
the U.S. an excuse to seize the British northwest posts and to annex Florida
from Britain's ally Spain, and possibly even to seize Canada from Britain. The
War Hawks (young westerners led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun) argued
