AP®︎ European History: Topic 9.9 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 9.9 of AP European History – Decolonization.
Questions List
Topic 9.9
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: KC-4.1.VI.A
What principle did Woodrow Wilson promote after World War I?
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 9.9: Decolonization
Thematic Focus: Interaction of Europe and the WorldINT
Motivated by a variety of factors, Europe’s interaction with the world led to political, economic, social, and cultural exchanges that influenced both European and non-European societies.
Learning Objective: Unit 9: Learning Objective I
Explain the various ways in which colonial groups around the world sought independence from colonizers in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Historical Developments: KC-4.1.VI
The process of decolonization occurred over the course of the century with varying degrees of cooperation, interference, or resistance from European imperialist states.
Historical Developments: KC-4.1.VI.A
At the end of World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson’s principle of national self-determination raised expectations in the non-European world for new policies and freedoms.
Historical Developments: KC-4.1.VI.C
Despite indigenous nationalist movements, independence for many African and Asian territories was delayed until the mid- and even late 20th century by the imperial powers' reluctance to relinquish control, threats of interference from other nations, unstable economic and political systems, and Cold War strategic alignments.
Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate
- Indian National Congress
- Algeria’s National Liberation Front (FLN)
- Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh
- Sukarno and Indonesian nationalism
