AP®︎ European History: Topic 8.7 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 8.7 of AP European History – Europe During the Interwar Period.


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Question 1 Easy

This question tests the following: KC-4.1.III.A

Which policy involved the U.S. avoiding European affairs after WWI?

AIsolationism
BInterventionism
CExpansionism
DCooperation

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® European History Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 8.7: Europe During the Interwar Period

Thematic Focus: States and Other Institutions of PowerSOP

European states and nations developed governmental and civil institutions from 1450 to the present to organize society and consolidate political power, with a variety of social, cultural, and economic effects.

Learning Objective: Unit 8: Learning Objective J

Explain how and why various political and ideological factors resulted in the catastrophe of World War II.

Historical Developments: KC-4.1.III.A

French and British fears of another war, American isolationism, and deep distrust between Western democratic, capitalist nations and the authoritarian, communist Soviet Union allowed fascist states to rearm and expand their territory.

Historical Developments: KC-4.1.III

In the interwar period, fascism, extreme nationalism, racist ideologies, and the failure of appeasement resulted in the catastrophe of World War II, presenting a grave challenge to European civilization.

Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate

  • Remilitarization of the Rhineland
  • Italian invasion of Ethiopia
  • Annexation of Austria
  • Munich Agreement and its violation
  • Nazi–Soviet Non-Aggression Pact