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  1. Unit 1The Global Tapestry8–10% of the exam · 7 topicsFreeRead unit
  2. Unit 2Networks of Exchange8–10% of the exam · 7 topicsPreviewPreview
  3. Unit 3Land-Based Empires12–15% of the exam · 4 topicsPreviewPreview
  4. Unit 4Transoceanic Interconnections12–15% of the exam · 8 topicsPreviewPreview
  5. Unit 5Revolutions12–15% of the exam · 10 topicsPreviewPreview
  6. Unit 6Consequences of Industrialization12–15% of the exam · 8 topicsPreviewPreview
  7. Unit 7Global Conflict8–10% of the exam · 9 topicsPreviewPreview
  8. Unit 8Cold War and Decolonization8–10% of the exam · 9 topicsPreviewPreview
  9. Unit 9Globalization8–10% of the exam · 9 topicsPreviewPreview
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"I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. I believe that we must assist free peoples to work out their own destinies in their own way. I believe that our help should be primarily through economic and financial aid which is essential to economic stability and orderly political processes."

Adapted from a speech by a U.S. president announcing the Truman Doctrine, 1947

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Which of the following best identifies the point of view reflected in the speech regarding the global political landscape?
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What's on the AP World History Exam?
The AP World History: Modern 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 World History exam page.
Are these AP World 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 World History?
AP World History has 9 units: Unit 1, The Global Tapestry (8–10% of the exam); Unit 2, Networks of Exchange (8–10% of the exam); Unit 3, Land-Based Empires (12–15% of the exam); Unit 4, Transoceanic Interconnections (12–15% of the exam); Unit 5, Revolutions (12–15% of the exam); Unit 6, Consequences of Industrialization (12–15% of the exam); Unit 7, Global Conflict (8–10% of the exam); Unit 8, Cold War and Decolonization (8–10% of the exam); Unit 9, Globalization (8–10% of the exam).
When is the AP World 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 World History Exam scored?
AP Exams are scored from 1 to 5. The AP World History score calculator estimates your score from your results on each section.

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