AP World History : Political History

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #4 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the __________.

Possible Answers:

American Revolution

English Civil War

French Revolution

Franco-Austrian War

Correct answer:

American Revolution

Explanation:

The American Revolution (1775-1783) officially ended with the agreement of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. 

Example Question #6 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

What Revolutionary leader led the Mexican Revolution?

Possible Answers:

Simón Bolívar

José de San Martín

José Gervasio Artigas

José María Morelos

Correct answer:

José María Morelos

Explanation:

José María Morelos was a Mexican revolutionary that launched the Mexican Revolution in 1810. He did not survive the Revolution as he was captured and put to death by the Spanish. However, by the time of his capture in 1818 Mexico had become to involved in the revolution for the Spanish to recover. Mexico gained independence in 1821.

Example Question #7 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

What Revolutionary leader led Venezuela to independence?

Possible Answers:

José Gervasio Artigas 

Simón Bolívar 

José María Morelo

José de San Martín

Correct answer:

Simón Bolívar 

Explanation:

Simon Bolivar was born in Venezuela and wanted its independence. The war began in 1812 and would last for nine bloody years until Bolivar and his forces won out in 1821, giving the nation its independence 

Example Question #8 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

What Revolutionary leader led Colombia to independence?

Possible Answers:

José Gervasio Artigas 

Simón Bolívar

José María Morelos 

José de San Martín

Correct answer:

Simón Bolívar

Explanation:

In addition to gaining independence for his native Venezuela, Bolivar went on to campaign for, and obtain independence for Colombia as well. Bolivar would lead invasions of Colombia in 1819 and 1820 in order to break the Spanish stronghold over the nation and gain its independence.

Example Question #9 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

Where was Napoleon exiled to after his initial defeat by the Sixth Coalition?

Possible Answers:

Corsica

St. Helena

Elba

Malta

Correct answer:

Elba

Explanation:

When Napoleon was defeated at the end of the War of the Sixth Coalition he was taken prisoner by the allied powers. It was determined that he should be sent into exile where he could no longer rule over France. They decided, however, that he should not be punished too severely, and as such he was placed in a state of house arrest on the Island of Elba, just off the coast of Tuscany. While there, in order to keep him busy they made him the de-facto governor of the island.

Example Question #131 : War And Civil Conflict

What treaty ended the War of the Sixth Coalition?

Possible Answers:

Treaty of Tilsit

Second Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Fontainebleau

Treaty of Schönbrunn

Correct answer:

Treaty of Fontainebleau

Explanation:

While all of these are treaties that ended various Wars involving Napoleon, the Treaty of Fontainebleau is the one to end the War of the Sixth Coalition. This treaty sent Napoleon into exile for the first time off the coast of Italy. He would return to France and attempt to restart the French Empire. This is what the British feared at the time of the treaties writing, and they wanted him exiled to an island much farther away. They wouldn't make the same mistake twice.

Example Question #132 : War And Civil Conflict

During his time as Emperor of France Napoleon kept France in a near constant state of war. However, he did not manage or choose to invade two European nations during his time as Emperor. Which two are they?

Possible Answers:

U.K. and Ireland

Sweden and the U.K.

Sweden and Ireland

Portugal and the U.K.

Correct answer:

Sweden and the U.K.

Explanation:

While Napoleon and his armies never set foot in Ireland, Ireland was not a country at the time, but part of the U.K. therefore it does not count. Portugal was invaded unsuccessfully by the French in an attempt to force them to partake in the continental system. The correct answer is Sweden and the U.K. The U.K. was protected by is position as an island and its strong navy, and Sweden was of little strategic value to France, and therefore Napoleon left his ally, Denmark to fight the Swedes during the various wars of the time.

Example Question #133 : War And Civil Conflict

What Revolutionary leader led Peru to independence?

Possible Answers:

José María Morelos  

Simón Bolívar 

José Gervasio Artigas

José de San Martín

Correct answer:

José de San Martín

Explanation:

San Martin was the Simon Bolivar of the Southern half of South America. He was the leader that brought Argentina, Chile, and Peru to independence. He led the land campaign in Peru from 1820-23. He successfully liberated Peru from the Spanish in 1823. Peru was the last of the Spanish possessions in South America to fall to the revolutionaries.

Example Question #134 : War And Civil Conflict

José María Morelos was leader of the Mexican Revolution from 1811-15. Why did his leadership of the revolution end in 1815?

Possible Answers:

The revolution was defeated

He was captured and executed by the Spanish

He was killed in battle

Mexico gained independence

Correct answer:

He was captured and executed by the Spanish

Explanation:

Morelos was captured by royalist forces in 1815 and was brought to Mexico City for trial. He was charged with, and found guilty of, treason against the Spanish crown. He was put to death by firing squad and thereafter the leadership of the revolution fell to his lieutenants to lead.

Example Question #135 : War And Civil Conflict

Which of the following is not a cause of the Latin American Wars of Independence?

Possible Answers:

Racial divide among the various groups of Latin America

Lack of strong Spanish and Portuguese governments

Atrocities committed by the Spanish armies against the Colonists

Rise of Military Juntas

Correct answer:

Atrocities committed by the Spanish armies against the Colonists

Explanation:

The Latin American Wars of Independence were caused by many things. However, one of them was not atrocities committed by the Spanish military. At the time of the wars beginning the bulk of the Spanish military was occupied back in Spain attempting to fight against the Invasion of Spain by Napoleon's France. The people in the colonies, who were mostly of mixed racial ancestry, had grown tired of rule by the Spanish and Portuguese, their military governors, and saw an opportunity to seize their independence while the Spanish and Portuguese armies were preoccupied. 

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