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Practice FRQ 1 of 3651/365
In your response you should do the following:

  • Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.

  • Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.

  • Support an argument in response to the prompt using at least two pieces of specific and relevant evidence.

  • Use historical reasoning (e.g., comparison, causation, continuity or change over time) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.

  • Demonstrate a complex understanding of a historical development related to the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence.

1. Between 1740 and 1815, European states faced pressures from war, fiscal demands, and changing ideas about government and society. Enlightenment writers debated political authority, religious toleration, and economic regulation, while rulers and revolutionary governments adopted a variety of policies.

Evaluate the extent to which Enlightenment ideas influenced the policies of European states from 1740 to 1815.

Your response may focus on any political, social, or economic reform(s) during the period 1740 to 1815. You are not expected to address the entire time period in your response.

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Free Response Question Practice

This practice environment simulates the AP AP European History Free Response Questions section. Here are some guidelines:

  • Read each question carefully before responding. Pay attention to command verbs like "identify," "explain," "analyze," or "evaluate."
  • Use the timer to practice time management. You can pause, restart, or hide the timer as needed.
  • Mark for Review if you want to come back to a question later.
  • Your responses are saved automatically as you type. You can also use the drawing tool for questions that require diagrams or graphs.
  • Use the toolbar for formatting options like bold, italic, subscript, and superscript.
  • Navigate between questions using the Previous and Next buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Tip: Answer all parts of each question. Partial credit is often available, so even if you are unsure, provide what you know.