APUSH EXAM 2025 AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS |ACCURATE ANSWERS| VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS |GRADED A |NEW VERSION

1. What was the primary purpose of the Proclamation of 1763? A) Expand settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains B) Promote westward migration of colonists C) Avoid conflict with trans-Appalachian Indians D) Establish new British colonies inland Rationale: The Proclamation of 1763 was issued to prevent further colonial encroachment on Native American lands and reduce violent conflict. 2. The Halfway Covenant provided for: A) Political rights for all church members B) Baptism of children of baptized but unconverted parents C) Full church membership for all Puritans D) Abolition of religious tests for public office Rationale: It allowed partial church membership for the children of Puritans who had not experienced a conversion. 3. The North American colonies used Britain's policy of salutary neglect to: A) Avoid all forms of taxation B) Work out trade arrangements to acquire needed products from other countries C) Establish independent governments D) End allegiance to the Crown Rationale: Colonists used the lax enforcement of trade laws to expand their own economic systems. 4. The Spanish encomienda system in the New World was intended to: A) Spread Christianity through peaceful means B) Develop indigenous art and culture C) Create large estates with Indian slave labor for conquistadores D) Introduce European farming methods Rationale: It allowed Spanish settlers to extract labor from Native populations. 5. The phrase "City upon a Hill" reflected the idea that Massachusetts Bay Colony would be: A) A wealthy economic hub B) A religious and moral model for others C) A military stronghold D) A secular democratic society Rationale: Puritans believed their community should be a shining example of godly living. 6. A significant demographic development in the two decades after World War II was: A) Urban population decline B) Rise in rural living C) Rapid growth of suburbs D) Decrease in birth rates Rationale: The postwar era saw a boom in suburban housing due to economic growth and the GI Bill. 7. The 1962 book that helped launch the environmental movement was: A) The Jungle B) Unsafe at Any Speed C) Silent Spring by Rachel Carson D) The Population Bomb Rationale: Carson's book highlighted the dangers of pesticides like DDT. 8. During 1968, all of the following revealed public divisions EXCEPT: A) Assassinations of public figures B) Antiwar protests C) Riots at the Democratic National Convention D) Republican refusal to support Nixon Rationale: Nixon had strong support from Republicans; divisions were elsewhere. 9. What resulted from the Cuban Missile Crisis? A) U.S. attacked Cuba B) Soviets removed missiles in exchange for U.S. non-invasion promise C) NATO dissolved D) U.S. installed missiles in Turkey Rationale: A peaceful resolution was achieved through diplomacy. 10. In the late 1960s, both the Black Panthers and the Nation of Islam emphasized: A) Integration into white society B) Black nationalism and solidarity C) Opposition to civil rights D) Electoral politics Rationale: Both groups advocated for African American empowerment and self-sufficiency. 11. The presidency of Jimmy Carter (1977–1981) was plagued by which foreign policy issue? A) The fall of the Berlin Wall B) The Cuban Missile Crisis C) The taking of American hostages in Iran D) The Iran-Contra Affair Rationale: Iranian revolutionaries seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran, holding Americans hostage for 444 days. 12. Who led a campaign to block the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment? A) Betty Friedan B) Shirley Chisholm C) Eleanor Roosevelt D) Phyllis Schlafly Rationale: Schlafly opposed the ERA, arguing it would undermine traditional family values. 13. A major consequence of the 1973 Yom Kippur War was: A) Peace between Israel and Egypt B) An energy crisis caused by OPEC’s oil embargo C) U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East D) A NATO military intervention Rationale: In retaliation for U.S. support of Israel, Arab nations restricted oil exports, causing a fuel crisis. 14. A key diplomatic achievement of Richard Nixon’s presidency was: A) The invasion of Cuba B) His visit to China in 1972 C) Signing NAFTA D) The end of the Cold War Rationale: Nixon’s trip to China marked a thaw in U.S.-China relations and helped shift Cold War dynamics. 15. The rock 'n' roll of Elvis Presley and others was primarily influenced by: A) Jazz B) African American rhythm and blues C) Classical music D) Country folk ballads Rationale: Rock music in the 1950s was heavily rooted in African American musical traditions. 16. One of the goals of Reaganomics was to: A) Expand social welfare B) Encourage private investment through tax cuts C) Nationalize banks D) Increase federal control over industries Rationale: Reagan's economic policy favored supply-side measures like tax reductions to spur growth. 17. Betty Friedan is best known for: A) Her service in the U.S. Senate B) Her criticism of traditional gender roles C) Advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment D) Founding the ACLU Rationale: Her book The Feminine Mystique critiqued societal expectations for women. 18. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is significant because it: A) Authorized the president to use military force in Southeast Asia B) Ended U.S. involvement in Vietnam C) Rejected the use of force in foreign conflicts D) Created the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rationale: The resolution gave Lyndon Johnson broad war powers without a formal declaration of war. 19. During the 1960s, sit-in demonstrations were first effectively used by: A) The NAACP B) Martin Luther King Jr. C) College students in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) D) The Black Panther Party Rationale: SNCC organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters and public spaces. 20. Eisenhower reacted to Brown v. Board of Education by: A) Ignoring the ruling B) Enforcing it with federal troops in Little Rock C) Publicly denouncing integration D) Passing civil rights legislation Rationale: Though reluctant, Eisenhower sent troops to ensure school integration in Arkansas. 21. Immediately after Rosa Parks’ arrest: A) The Civil Rights Act was passed B) The Montgomery Bus Boycott began C) She was released without charges D) The Supreme Court ruled on segregation Rationale: Her arrest sparked a year-long boycott led by Martin Luther King Jr. 22. William Levitt’s Levittown development on Long Island represented: A) An early urban renewal project B) A new way to mass-produce suburban housing C) An attempt at communal living D) The first planned city in the U.S. Rationale: Levitt’s methods made home ownership affordable for many postwar Americans. 23. The 1968 Tet Offensive was significant because it: A) Was a major U.S. military victory B) Increased antiwar sentiment in the U.S. C) Ended the Vietnam War D) Toppled the North Vietnamese government Rationale: Despite military losses, the offensive shocked Americans and reduced support for the war. 24. All of the following were reasons for dropping the atomic bombs EXCEPT: A) To end the war quickly B) To save American lives C) To block a planned Japanese invasion of the U.S. D) To demonstrate power to the Soviets Rationale: Japan had no imminent plans to invade the U.S.; that was not a concern. 25. The Watergate scandal led to Nixon’s downfall primarily because of: A) His illegal campaign financing B) His role in the cover-up C) Congressional impeachment D) The break-in itself Rationale: It was Nixon’s efforts to obstruct justice that ultimately forced his resignation. 26. What was the most important factor in John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential election victory over Nixon? A) His Catholic faith B) Nixon’s lack of campaign funds C) Kennedy’s better performance in televised debates D) Support from the Deep South Rationale: Kennedy appeared more confident and charismatic during the debates, helping sway public opinion. 27. What was Lyndon Johnson’s plan of social and economic reforms called? A) The New Frontier B) The Fair Deal C) The Great Society D) The American Recovery Plan Rationale: Johnson’s “Great Society” aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice through legislation on education, healthcare, and civil rights. 28. What did President Nixon do regarding the Vietnam War? A) Sent more troops B) Declared victory C) Ended American participation in the war D) Joined the Viet Cong Rationale: Nixon pursued “Vietnamization,” gradually reducing U.S. involvement and eventually withdrawing troops. 29. Why did President Lyndon B. Johnson decide not to run for reelection in 1968? A) He faced health problems B) His Vietnam War policies made him unpopular C) He was impeached D) The Democratic Party nominated someone else Rationale: Public dissatisfaction with the Vietnam War and growing protests influenced his decision. 30. President Nixon’s policy of détente was best characterized by: A) Supporting military coups in Latin America B) Attempting to reduce tensions with the Soviet Union C) Expanding the Vietnam War into Cambodia D) Signing the Marshall Plan Rationale: Détente emphasized diplomacy and easing Cold War hostilities through negotiations and treaties. 31. What best describes Deism? A) Belief in multiple gods B) Literal interpretation of the Bible C) Belief in a Creator who does not interfere with the universe D) Rejection of science Rationale: Deists believed God created natural laws but did not intervene in daily affairs. 32. A majority of early English migrants to the Chesapeake Bay area were: A) Wealthy aristocrats B) Indentured servants C) Free farmers D) Religious dissenters Rationale: Most early settlers were laborers under contract to work for a period in exchange for passage to America. 33. The Embargo Act of 1807 had what effect on the U.S.? A) Created a trade surplus B) Disrupted American shipping C) Ended British impressment D) Boosted American exports Rationale: The embargo halted all foreign trade, hurting U.S. merchants and sailors. 34. The “Three-Fifths Compromise” referred to: A) A tax on three-fifths of exports B) Counting slaves as three-fifths of a person for representation C) The division of land among the colonies D) The duration of senatorial terms Rationale: This compromise allowed slaveholding states to count part of their enslaved population toward representation in Congress. 35. Why was Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts Bay? A) She refused to pay taxes B) She was a Quaker C) She challenged Puritan orthodoxy and gender roles D) She supported British rule Rationale: Hutchinson held unorthodox religious meetings and defied male religious authorities, alarming Puritan leaders. 36. Parliament enacted the Stamp Act (1765) primarily to: A) Enforce the Navigation Acts B) Punish smugglers C) Raise revenue to support British troops in the colonies D) Outlaw colonial assemblies Rationale: The act was the first direct tax on colonists, aimed at covering military expenses in America. 37. France aided the American colonies during the Revolutionary War because: A) They supported republican government B) They had colonies in North America C) They wanted to weaken the British Empire D) They sought peace with Native Americans Rationale: France hoped to diminish British power by supporting its enemies in the colonies. 38. Why did British colonists object to the Stamp Act? A) It encouraged smuggling B) It imposed taxes without their consent C) It banned newspapers D) It denied trial by jury Rationale: Colonists believed it violated the principle of “no taxation without representation.” 39. The Navigation Acts were part of what broader British policy? A) Salutary neglect B) Colonial unity C) Mercantilism D) Federalism Rationale: The Navigation Acts enforced trade regulations to benefit the British economy under mercantilist principles