Period 7 · 1890–1945 · 10–17% OF THE EXAM

APUSH Unit 7 Practice Questions

Unit 7 is the biggest unit on the exam by content: American imperialism, the Progressive Era, World War I, the cultural battles of the 1920s, the Great Depression and New Deal, and America's role in World War II.

Unit 7 quick facts

Time period
1890–1945
Exam weight
10–17% of the APUSH exam
Unit practice
24+ Unit 7 questions
Adaptive bank
144+ questions in Periods VI, VII, & VIII
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How to study APUSH Unit 7

  1. Review the time period first: 1890–1945 is the boundary for most Unit 7 questions.
  2. Connect each fact to a larger APUSH theme, especially causation, continuity and change, comparison, and historical argument.
  3. Practice multiple-choice questions until you can explain why the correct answer is right and why each distractor is wrong.

What Unit 7 covers

Sample Unit 7 questions

“The Philippines are ours forever. . . . And just beyond the Philippines are China’s illimitable markets. We will not retreat from either. . . . The Pacific is our ocean. . . . God has marked the American people as His chosen nation to finally lead in the regeneration of the world.”
— Senator Albert J. Beveridge, speech in the U.S. Senate, 1900

1. The ideas expressed in the excerpt most directly reflect which of the following developments at the turn of the twentieth century?

  1. A.The decline of United States manufacturing relative to European competitors
  2. B.The belief that overseas expansion would provide markets and fulfill a national mission
  3. C.The growth of pacifist movements opposed to standing armies
  4. D.The demand by labor unions for restrictions on imported goods
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Correct answer: B. The belief that overseas expansion would provide markets and fulfill a national mission

“The Philippines are ours forever. . . . And just beyond the Philippines are China’s illimitable markets. We will not retreat from either. . . . The Pacific is our ocean. . . . God has marked the American people as His chosen nation to finally lead in the regeneration of the world.”
— Senator Albert J. Beveridge, speech in the U.S. Senate, 1900

2. Which of the following groups would most likely have challenged the argument made in the excerpt?

  1. A.Members of the Anti-Imperialist League, who argued that annexation violated the principle of self-government
  2. B.Naval strategists influenced by Alfred Thayer Mahan, who urged the acquisition of coaling stations
  3. C.Protestant missionaries seeking to spread Christianity in Asia
  4. D.Business leaders who hoped to expand American exports to East Asia
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Correct answer: A. Members of the Anti-Imperialist League, who argued that annexation violated the principle of self-government

“The Philippines are ours forever. . . . And just beyond the Philippines are China’s illimitable markets. We will not retreat from either. . . . The Pacific is our ocean. . . . God has marked the American people as His chosen nation to finally lead in the regeneration of the world.”
— Senator Albert J. Beveridge, speech in the U.S. Senate, 1900

3. Beveridge’s reference to “China’s illimitable markets” is most directly connected to which of the following United States policies?

  1. A.The Roosevelt Corollary asserting a police power in the Caribbean
  2. B.Dollar diplomacy encouraging investment in Latin America
  3. C.The Open Door notes seeking equal commercial access to China
  4. D.The Good Neighbor policy renouncing armed intervention
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Correct answer: C. The Open Door notes seeking equal commercial access to China

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Unit 7 FAQ

What does APUSH Unit 7 cover?▾
APUSH Unit 7 covers 1890–1945. Key topics include the spanish-american war and overseas empire, progressive era reforms, world war i at home and abroad, the great depression and the new deal, and related historical developments from Period 7.
How much of the APUSH exam is Unit 7?▾
College Board lists APUSH Unit 7 as 10–17% of the APUSH exam. Students should study it in proportion to that weight while still reviewing the full course.
How many APUSH Unit 7 questions are on apush.app?▾
This unit page includes 24+ Unit 7 practice questions, and the adaptive practice session pulls from a broader 144+ question bank for Periods VI, VII, & VIII.

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