AP US History Practice Exam

Questions and Answers

The compromise of 1820 averted sectional conflict by:

Implementing a more stringent fugitive slave law

Lowering tariff rates

Preserving the balance of power between free and slave states (correct)

Eliminating the constitutional ban on the importation of slaves

Removing federal troops from the south

All of the following relate to the McCarthy era EXCEPT:

Federal loyalty program

Palmer raids (correct)

Alger Hiss trial

Hollywood Ten

McCarran Act

Samuel Gompers:

Used the state militia to break up the Boston police strike

Advocated socialism as head of the Industrial Workers of the World

Directed President Franklin D. Roosevelt's War Labor Board

Led the American Federation of Labor (correct)

Was a Populist candidate for governor in Kansas

During the Second New Deal, President Franklin D. Roosevelt:

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Study Notes

Compromise of 1820

Preserved the balance of power between free and slave states by admitting Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state.
Established the 36°30' line to demarcate free and slave territories in the Louisiana Purchase.

McCarthy Era

The Palmer Raids, unrelated to McCarthyism, aimed to eliminate radical leftist and anarchist influences after WWI.
Key elements of McCarthyism include the Alger Hiss trial, the McCarran Act, the federal loyalty program, and the Hollywood Ten.

Samuel Gompers

Led the American Federation of Labor, focusing on trade unionism and workers' rights.

Second New Deal

President Franklin D. Roosevelt focused on passing long-lasting reform measures, such as the Social Security Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The First New Deal emphasized recovery and relief, while the Second New Deal aimed for more significant social reforms.

John Peter Zenger Trial (1735)

Contributed to the establishment of freedom of the press as Zenger criticized New York's royal governor, William Crosby.

Vietnamization

The policy of Vietnamization, which aimed at reducing American involvement in the Vietnam War, took place under President Richard M. Nixon.

Wilmot Proviso

Proposed to ban the importation of slaves into territories acquired from Mexico, heightening sectional tensions over slavery.

Harvard College

Founded primarily to train Puritan ministers, reflecting the religious and educational priorities of the time.

Rosenberg Case

Exemplified the anti-communist hysteria of the 1950s, as Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were convicted of espionage for allegedly aiding the Soviet Union and executed in 1953.

"The Jungle"

Written by Upton Sinclair, the novel highlighted unsanitary conditions in Chicago's meatpacking industry and spurred reforms in food safety regulations.

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Test your knowledge of the Compromise of 1820 and its impact on sectional conflict in the United States. This practice exam features flashcards to help reinforce your learning about crucial historical events and terms. Perfect for students preparing for the AP US History exam.