AP Exam

Evaluate the extent to which the Industrial Revolution (1750-1900) created political change.

The Industrial Revolution caused big political changes by creating new social classes, ideas, and demands for reform.

Evaluate the extent to which colonialism changed or remained the same in the period 1450-1950.

 Colonialism changed in how it was done, but the main goal of controlling people and resources stayed the same.

Compare the similarities or differences in the factors leading to World War I and World War II, 1914-1941.

While both world wars were caused by power struggles and nationalism, World War II was more influenced by extreme ideologies and dictatorships.

Evaluate the extent to which Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union changed or remained the same, 1945-1991.

Cold War tensions stayed the same in purpose but changed in how intense they were at different times.

Evaluate the extent to which reform and equality movements in the period 1950-present have been successful or not.

The United Nations is similar to the League of Nations in purpose but is more successful because it has better structure and global support.