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  1. Unit 1Renaissance and Exploration10–15% of the exam · 11 topicsFreeRead unit
  2. Unit 2Age of Reformation10–15% of the exam · 8 topicsPreviewPreview
  3. Unit 3Absolutism and Constitutionalism10–15% of the exam · 8 topicsPreviewPreview
  4. Unit 4Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments10–15% of the exam · 7 topicsPreviewPreview
  5. Unit 5Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century10–15% of the exam · 9 topicsPreviewPreview
  6. Unit 6Industrialization and Its Effects10–15% of the exam · 10 topicsPreviewPreview
  7. Unit 719th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments10–15% of the exam · 9 topicsPreviewPreview
  8. Unit 820th-Century Global Conflicts10–15% of the exam · 11 topicsPreviewPreview
  9. Unit 9Cold War and Contemporary Europe10–15% of the exam · 15 topicsPreviewPreview
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A table showing European population and urbanization data for Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia in 1800 and 1900, including population in millions, percent growth, and urban population percentages. Great Britain shows the highest urbanization rate at 77% by 1900.
Use the table to answer questions 26 through 28.

Source: Adapted from B.R. Mitchell, European Historical Statistics, 1750-1975, Macmillan, London, 1980

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The demographic changes visible in the table most directly contributed to which of the following political developments in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
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AP European History questions, answered.

What's on the AP European History Exam?
The AP European History Exam is 3h 15m long: Section I, Part A: Multiple choice (55 questions, 55 minutes, 40% of the score), Section I, Part B: Short answer (3 questions, 40 minutes, 20% of the score), Section II: Document-based question (DBQ) (1 question, 60 minutes, 25% of the score) and Section II: Long essay question (LEQ) (1 question, 40 minutes, 15% of the score). These figures come from College Board's AP European History exam page.
Are these AP European History notes free?
Unit 1 is free to read in full, and every other unit shows its first topic free. A free 7-day trial opens all 9 units and the full-length practice tests.
How many units are in AP European History?
AP European History has 9 units: Unit 1, Renaissance and Exploration (10–15% of the exam); Unit 2, Age of Reformation (10–15% of the exam); Unit 3, Absolutism and Constitutionalism (10–15% of the exam); Unit 4, Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (10–15% of the exam); Unit 5, Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century (10–15% of the exam); Unit 6, Industrialization and Its Effects (10–15% of the exam); Unit 7, 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments (10–15% of the exam); Unit 8, 20th-Century Global Conflicts (10–15% of the exam); Unit 9, Cold War and Contemporary Europe (10–15% of the exam).
When is the AP European History Exam?
AP Exams are held over two weeks every May. College Board publishes the schedule for each year; the AP exam calendar lists the dates once they are announced.
How is the AP European History Exam scored?
AP Exams are scored from 1 to 5. The AP European History score calculator estimates your score from your results on each section.

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