Period 1 Review

What were the main themes covered in Period 1 of AP US History?

• Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization

• Exploration, Colonization, and Independence

• Revolution, Constitution, and Early Republic

• Contact, Commerce, and Competing Philosophies

Which civilization is mentioned as a reference for understanding pre-Columbian society?

• The Aztec city of Teotihuacan

• The Incan Empire

• The Olmec Society

• The Mayan Civilization

What was a significant effect of the Colombian Exchange?

• The introduction of the printing press to the New World

• The spread of European languages in the Americas

• The exchange of crops and animals between the Old and New Worlds

• The establishment of democratic governments in the Americas

Which document is suggested for understanding the impact of European expansion on indigenous peoples?

• The Magna Carta

• The Doctrine of Discovery

• The writings of Bartolomé de Las Casas

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

How much of your overall grade does the multiple-choice section account for in the AP US History exam?

• 25%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%