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🌍AP World History: Modern
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🌍AP World History: Modern

Long Essay Question (LEQ)
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Practice FRQ 1 of 1901/190
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.

2. Evaluate the extent to which the role of cities as centers of trade and culture changed in Afro-Eurasia from 1200 to 1750.

3. Evaluate the extent to which the influence of Western European states on the global economy changed from 1450 to 1900.

4. Evaluate the extent to which the environmental consequences of industrial and economic development changed globally from 1750 to 2001.

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Free Response Question Practice

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

  • Read each question carefullybefore 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.