AP®︎ US History: Topic 3.2 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 3.2 of AP US History – The Seven Years’ War (The French and Indian War).


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Question 1 Easy

This question tests the following: KC-3.1.I.A

What was another name for the Seven Years' War?

AThe Colonial Revolt
BThe French and Indian War
CThe American War of Independence
DThe Revolutionary War

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® U.S. 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 3.2: The Seven Years’ War (The French and Indian War)

Thematic Focus: America in the WorldWOR

Diplomatic, economic, cultural, and military interactions between empires, nations, and peoples shape the development of America and America’s increasingly important role in the world.

Learning Objective: Unit 3: Learning Objective B

Explain the causes and effects of the Seven Years’ War (the French and Indian War).

Historical Developments: KC-3.1.I.A

Colonial rivalry intensified between Britain and France in the mid-18th century, as the growing population of the British colonies expanded into the interior of North America, threatening French–Indian trade networks and American Indian autonomy.

Historical Developments: KC-3.1.I.B

Britain achieved a major expansion of its territorial holdings by defeating the French, but at tremendous expense, setting the stage for imperial efforts to raise revenue and consolidate control over the colonies.

Historical Developments: KC-3.1.I.C

After the British victory, imperial officials’ attempts to prevent colonists from moving westward generated colonial opposition, while native groups sought to both continue trading with Europeans and resist the encroachments of colonists on tribal lands.