AP European History Exam 2026
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Vladimir Lenin - Correct answer-He led the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution in
Russia in 1917. He would lead the Communists to victory in the Civil War and
would rule until his death in 1924.
Theodore Herzl - Correct answer-An Austrian journalist (1860-1904) who called
for the creation of a Jewish homeland. This movement, called Zionism, spread
throughout Europe and the United States.
Leon Trotsky - Correct answer-One of the leaders of the Russian Communist
revolution (1917). A close supporter of Lenin, he was largely responsible for
creating the Red Army. After Lenin's death in 1924, he and Stalin sought control of
the party; Stalin won. He was deported in 1929 and murdered in 1940 by an agent
of Stalin.
Dawes Plan - Correct answer-After World War I, Germany was forced to pay
reparations to the Allies. Germany was not able to keep up payments, and in 1924
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,an American reorganized the repayment plan. The United States also made loans to
Germany as part of the plan.
Thomas Malthus - Correct answer-He was a British author who believed that
population growth was a great danger. He believed that it was impossible for
agricultural output to keep pace with the expanding population and that social,
political, and economic crisis would ensue if population growth was not checked.
Henri Petain - Correct answer-Led the French army at Verdun and eventually
became Commander of the French Armies. He served as Prime Minister in 1940.
When German forces deleted France, he took control of the Vichy area in 1942.
Because of his cooperation with the Nazis, he was arrested and imprisoned until
his death in 1951.
Bauhaus - Correct answer-German architect Walter Gropius (1883-1969) founded
this School of Architecture. He favored clean, streamlinded buildings. Other
pioneers of this "International Style" were Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Mikhail Gorbachev - Correct answer-Became the leader of the USSR in 1985. He
proposed major reforms and adopted policies of greater openness (glasnost and
perestroika) and allowed Soviet-bloc states greater independence. In 1991, there
was an unsuccessful attempted overthrow of his government. The USSR dissolved
in 1991 with Gorbachev's resignation.
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,Marcel Proust - Correct answer-An esteemed French writer who sought to integrate
psychological elements, especially regarding suppressed memories, into literature.
His most famous work is the multi-volume "Remembrance of the Things Past"
(1913-1927)
Cecil Rhodes - Correct answer-A firm believer in British rights to expand control
across Africa. He successfully helped Britain gain control of South Africa and
Rhodesia (named after him). Lived from 1853-1902.
Warsaw Pact - Correct answer-It was essentially the response of the USSR to the
creation of NATO. The Pact began in 1955, with European communist nations
pledging mutual military support to one another. It ended with the collapse of the
USSR in 1991.
Marshall Plan - Correct answer-After the massive destruction in Europe, following
World War II, the United States propsed an economic plan in 1947 to help restore
the region. Aid was provided to any European nation that promised cooperation
(Soviet-bloc nations did not participate). The plan was very successful.
Great Hunger/Great Famine - Correct answer-Beginning in 1845, a sever blight
struck the European potato crop. In Ireland, the results were devastating and
millions died, with even more immigrating to Canada and the United States. The
event is also called the Potato Famine.
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, Otto von Bismarck - Correct answer-This dude, master of Realipolitik, was
chancellor of Prussia from 1861-71. He was devoted to the Hohenzollerns
(Prussian ruling family) and the unification of Germany, which occured in 1871.
He continued to serve as Chancellor until he was fired in 1890 by William II.
Charles Dickens - Correct answer-Dickens (1812-70) was one of Britain's greatest
novelists. His works often sought to show the suffering of the poor in industrial
Britain. His works include "Oliver Twist" and "David Copperfield".
Socialism - Correct answer-The political belief that the government needs to
provide extensive social and economic benefits for its citizens. This theory began
in the early 1800s largely in response to the suffering of the industrial poor.
Socialists also believe that the government's primary concern is the protection and
care of its citizens, even if private property needs to be taken.
Truman Doctrine - Correct answer-The policy, begun in 1947, that the United
States would not challenge existing Communist nations' right to exist, but would
actively and militarily oppose any further expansion of communism. This policy of
containment was followed for decades.
The Peterloo Massacre - Correct answer-In 1819 British troops sought to stop a
peaceful meeting at St. Peter's Fields in Manchester. Citizens favoring more liberal
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Guaranteed
Vladimir Lenin - Correct answer-He led the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution in
Russia in 1917. He would lead the Communists to victory in the Civil War and
would rule until his death in 1924.
Theodore Herzl - Correct answer-An Austrian journalist (1860-1904) who called
for the creation of a Jewish homeland. This movement, called Zionism, spread
throughout Europe and the United States.
Leon Trotsky - Correct answer-One of the leaders of the Russian Communist
revolution (1917). A close supporter of Lenin, he was largely responsible for
creating the Red Army. After Lenin's death in 1924, he and Stalin sought control of
the party; Stalin won. He was deported in 1929 and murdered in 1940 by an agent
of Stalin.
Dawes Plan - Correct answer-After World War I, Germany was forced to pay
reparations to the Allies. Germany was not able to keep up payments, and in 1924
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,an American reorganized the repayment plan. The United States also made loans to
Germany as part of the plan.
Thomas Malthus - Correct answer-He was a British author who believed that
population growth was a great danger. He believed that it was impossible for
agricultural output to keep pace with the expanding population and that social,
political, and economic crisis would ensue if population growth was not checked.
Henri Petain - Correct answer-Led the French army at Verdun and eventually
became Commander of the French Armies. He served as Prime Minister in 1940.
When German forces deleted France, he took control of the Vichy area in 1942.
Because of his cooperation with the Nazis, he was arrested and imprisoned until
his death in 1951.
Bauhaus - Correct answer-German architect Walter Gropius (1883-1969) founded
this School of Architecture. He favored clean, streamlinded buildings. Other
pioneers of this "International Style" were Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Mikhail Gorbachev - Correct answer-Became the leader of the USSR in 1985. He
proposed major reforms and adopted policies of greater openness (glasnost and
perestroika) and allowed Soviet-bloc states greater independence. In 1991, there
was an unsuccessful attempted overthrow of his government. The USSR dissolved
in 1991 with Gorbachev's resignation.
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,Marcel Proust - Correct answer-An esteemed French writer who sought to integrate
psychological elements, especially regarding suppressed memories, into literature.
His most famous work is the multi-volume "Remembrance of the Things Past"
(1913-1927)
Cecil Rhodes - Correct answer-A firm believer in British rights to expand control
across Africa. He successfully helped Britain gain control of South Africa and
Rhodesia (named after him). Lived from 1853-1902.
Warsaw Pact - Correct answer-It was essentially the response of the USSR to the
creation of NATO. The Pact began in 1955, with European communist nations
pledging mutual military support to one another. It ended with the collapse of the
USSR in 1991.
Marshall Plan - Correct answer-After the massive destruction in Europe, following
World War II, the United States propsed an economic plan in 1947 to help restore
the region. Aid was provided to any European nation that promised cooperation
(Soviet-bloc nations did not participate). The plan was very successful.
Great Hunger/Great Famine - Correct answer-Beginning in 1845, a sever blight
struck the European potato crop. In Ireland, the results were devastating and
millions died, with even more immigrating to Canada and the United States. The
event is also called the Potato Famine.
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, Otto von Bismarck - Correct answer-This dude, master of Realipolitik, was
chancellor of Prussia from 1861-71. He was devoted to the Hohenzollerns
(Prussian ruling family) and the unification of Germany, which occured in 1871.
He continued to serve as Chancellor until he was fired in 1890 by William II.
Charles Dickens - Correct answer-Dickens (1812-70) was one of Britain's greatest
novelists. His works often sought to show the suffering of the poor in industrial
Britain. His works include "Oliver Twist" and "David Copperfield".
Socialism - Correct answer-The political belief that the government needs to
provide extensive social and economic benefits for its citizens. This theory began
in the early 1800s largely in response to the suffering of the industrial poor.
Socialists also believe that the government's primary concern is the protection and
care of its citizens, even if private property needs to be taken.
Truman Doctrine - Correct answer-The policy, begun in 1947, that the United
States would not challenge existing Communist nations' right to exist, but would
actively and militarily oppose any further expansion of communism. This policy of
containment was followed for decades.
The Peterloo Massacre - Correct answer-In 1819 British troops sought to stop a
peaceful meeting at St. Peter's Fields in Manchester. Citizens favoring more liberal
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