AP US history Treasure Hunt Questions
for Colonization
Use the questions to guide your study for Chapter
tests of the AP exam. Questions are
taken from information in the American Pageant.
Factual Questions
How did the war of 1812 end,
and what did it entail?
What were the main motives of
the convention in
Describe the Federalist and
the anti- federalist beliefs?
Describe George Washington as
a president?
Describe Jefferson and Hamilton
interpretations on the Constitution?
How have
the American Revolution effect American commerce?
How did the embargo act
positively affect
How did the
Which amendment removed the
“loser is vice president idea?”
What was the XYZ affair?
What were
Who saved White House
What did Elizabeth Freeman
do?
What qualities helped
Why did the
What was the general view of
Do federalists share any of
the same views as the Republics of today?
What can be seen as ironic or
hypocritical about the 3/5 compromises?
How were the Articles of
Confederation weak?
What were the compromises in
the Constitution?
What were Napoleon’s two
reasons for selling
Name two subjects Jefferson
addressed during his inaugural address?
Describe some of the effects
John Marshal had on the Supreme Court.
Why did Napoleon decide to
sell
What reaction did the crushing
of the Whiskey Rebellion have?
What are the ideas of strict
and loose constitution?
How did views of the French
Revolution differ between the Federalist and Jefferson Republicans?
Thought Questions
Why may have the government
and attitudes become more conservative slowly following
the revolution?
How did the
Why did the
What was the importance of
the Monroe Doctrine?
In what ways was the war of
1812 a second war for American Independence?
Why was nationwide acceptance
of the Constitution hard to achieve?
How did
Why didn’t the North want
potential states to even have the option of becoming slaves
states?
How did the articles of
Confederation help shape
What was the attitude on
slavery in post Revolution America?
Describe
How did the battle for
How did the emergence of
political parties change the central government of
During this era, many of
Explain John Marshal’s effect
on the states and the federal rights.
How did he shape the supreme courts power?
What were the effects of the
outrage over
How did the American
Revolution affect the rest of the world?
Why was the war of
If
What may have happened to the
course of the post-revolution had the nation stuck it through with the articles
of confederation?
Explain what led to the War
of 1812. Why did
The