California Virtual Academy AP_US.History-ALL ANSWERS VERIFIED CORRECT

5.1.3 : AP U.S. History AP U.S. History Sem 1 (S) Brianna Cox Points possible: 80 Date: ____________ AP U.S. History This exam consists of three parts and is worth a total of 80 points. The design of the exam mirrors the writing sections of the AP Exam.  Short Answer: 24 total points  Long Essay: 16 total points  Document-Based Question: 40 total points Part 1: Short Answer This section contains four (4) short-answer questions, each with three parts (A, B, and C). Each question is worth 6 points. 1. Answer A, B, and C. A. Briefly explain one major difference between two of the following colonial regions before the mid-18th century. o New England colonies o Chesapeake Bay colonies o Middle colonies o Southern colonies B. Briefly explain one major similarity between the two colonial regions before the mid-18th century. C. Briefly explain how either the chosen similarity or difference influenced interactions between the two regions. 1.) Briefly explain one major difference between two of the following colonial regions before the mid-18th century A. One major difference between New England colonies and Southern colonies was their land. The New England colony had rocky soil harder for planting crops. The Southern colony had great soil and was often referred to as “Cash Crops” since the majority of tobacco and food was grown down south.Briefly explain one major similarity between the two colonial regions before the mid-18th century. B. Politically, New England and the Southern colonies were the same since the people got to vote for lawmakers. Briefly explain how either the chosen similarity or difference influenced interactions between the two regions C. Since the two colonies were more different then alike the two can benefit from one another very well. The New England Colony had the harbor and shipping ports making it easier for trade of important things. The southern colonies had great soil making it easy for them to have large plantations for food, and tobacco. Trade between the two colonies for items they need or want that the other doesn't have would benefit the two. 2. Answer A, B, and C. A Briefly explain how one of the following events clearly marked the establishment of a unified American identity wholly separate from that of Great Britain. o French and Indian War o Stamp and Intolerable Acts o Declaration of Independence o United States Constitution The Declaration of Independence opens with why the colonies have fought to overthrow Britain and chosen to take their place as a separate nation in the world. B. Briefly provide an example of a historical event or development to support your explanation. The Declaration of Independence, which was written by Thomas Jefferson, states the reasons why North America sought independence from the British. Thomas Jefferson believed in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. All men are created equal and when a government fails to protect those rights, it is their right to overthrow the government. C. Briefly explain why one of the other options is not as useful to mark the establishment of a unified American identity. The French and Indian War was more about the struggle between Britain and France. The Indians from the colonies were involved in this fight, as they fought for their independence. 3. Using the 1896 image below, answer A, B, and C.A Briefly explain the point of view that the artist expresses about Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The artist is expressing that the Emancipation Proclamation was a blessing since it was the future of the slaves. The document was important for the future of the slavery since it was for their freedom. A. B. Briefly explain one development during Abraham Lincoln's presidency that could be used to support the point of view the artist expresses. Lincoln sought to eradicate slavery and during the war pushed his efforts to make sure it would be. Lincoln threatened the South and when they refused to surrender he waited for the perfect moment to strike. C. Briefly explain one development during Abraham Lincoln's presidency that could be used to challenge the point of view the artist expresses. In the beginning of the war, Lincoln's main objective was to unite the country. Even wrote a letter to his secretary of state saying , 'If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that.' Meaning whether or not he could save the slaves or not, he want