AP EOC Diagnostic Exam

The image Group of Cannibal Indians most directly reflects which of the following common beliefs among early European explorers in North America?

• American Indians’ military prowess will make it impossible to establish large North American colonies.

• American Indians are an unintelligent race that can be easily tricked into giving up their lands.

• American Indians practice a savage culture that runs contrary to the values of Christian civilization.

• American Indians are too preoccupied fighting among themselves to be a threat to Europeans.

Colonists in which of the following states would most likely support the labor system shown in the image?

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Massachusetts

The artist who created the political cartoon King Andrew the First would most likely have supported which of the following statements?

• Andrew Jackson unfairly supports the interests of New England instead of the southern and western regions.

• Andrew Jackson's refusal to enforce federal control over relations with American Indians violates the Constitution.

• Andrew Jackson's support for the Bank of the United States undermines states' political independence.

• Andrew Jackson supports the American System in order to promote industrial development over agriculture.

Which of the following conclusions about the United States in 1850 is supported by the information shown in the map of U.S. railroad lines?

• Agricultural states had much less access to railroad lines than industrial states.

• Railroads were most important to the economies of states in the Louisiana Territory.

• Southern states benefited greatly from railroad access to markets in the Ohio River valley.

• Slave states invested more heavily in railroad infrastructure than states that banned slavery.

Which of the following best describes a major economic effect of American industrialization on urban economies?

• Investors often refused to build factories in urban areas because of industrial pollution.

• Urban household incomes increased rapidly as women began working in factories.

• Artisans were often forced out of business as a result of the availability of cheaper manufactured products.

• Urban population density fell as industrial advances allowed factories to be located nearly anywhere.

A supporter of nativism would most agree with which of the following statements?

• White Americans should respect and imitate American Indian culture.

• Catholic immigrants pose a serious threat to American politics and society.

• Poor laborers can only improve their circumstances by forming unions.

• Women are naturally incapable of succeeding in business or politics.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

• Acts place in hopes of stopping foreign migrants.

• Former helped foreigners achieve citizenship.

• The former placed obstacles on foreigners on their quest to citizenship and the latter allowed government prosecution on individuals who attempted acts of "sedition"(an act or speech that hints at rebellion against authority.)

• Sedition Acts banned government from prosecuting people who spoke out against the government.

What was the meeting called in 1797, where John Adams sent an envoy to France in hopes of stabilizing New England and French relations, but instead were demanded to give out loans/bribes to the French before any negotiations could even begin? It caused major preparations for war and widespread public outrage.

• The ABC Affairs.

• The XYZ Affairs.

• The Paris Convention.

• The Paris decrees.

The Articles of Confederation established an ineffective government.

• True.

• False.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote 85 essays defending the Constitution, which was called?

• The Federalist papers.

• The Pro-Constitution Argument.

• The Anti-federalist papers.

• Common Sense.