AP EUROPEAN HISTORY: Unit 4 (Ch.18 and 19)
Study Guide
Directions: The upcoming test will consist of two parts: (1) Multiple choice questions and (2) Short-answer responses.
The first section will include 50 multiple choice questions based on Chapters 18 and 19. Below, you will find important
terms, developments, concepts, and individuals that were used in constructing multiple choice questions. In addition to
the items listed below, review your key terms from Ch.18 and Ch.19 (see documents in your GoogleAPS account), PPT
on the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon, SPRITE handout for Ch.18, and the primary source handout based
on Ch.19. Obviously, there will be multiple questions based on your ability to interpret and analyze primary, secondary,
and visual sources. Do not wait until the last day or two to study for the test. Start reviewing little by little as soon as you
can.
Chapter 18:
Enlightened Absolutism
Reason of State
Natural Laws/Rights
The War of the Austrian Succession (main
Philosophes attitude on implementation and
reason and alliances)
preservation of natural rights
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Social classes and the British Parliament
The Seven Years’ War (main reason and
“Pocket Boroughs”
alliances)
The Hanoverian Dynasty (kings)
Main reasons for population growth in Europe
Successes/accomplishments of Frederick
Infanticide-related law in Austria (1784)
William I, Frederick William II, Joseph II, and
Foundling institutions
Catherine the Great
Consequences of the enclosure acts
Partition of Poland
Banks and methods of expanding credit
King Gustavus III
The Cottage Industry
Balance of Power
Mercantile empires
Change in the attitude toward the poor
Chapter 19:
Major documents of the American Revolution The Declaration of Pillnitz
and their foundation and main ideas
Sans-Culottes
The Old Regime (the old order)
The National Convention (policies during the
Taille
Radical Phase)
The Second Estate (nobility of the robe vs.
The Committee of Public Safety and
nobility of the sword)
the Reign of Terror and Robespierre
The Third Estate (composition, grievances
The Mountain
with the Old Regime)
Marat and “The Death of Marat”
Causes of the French Revolution (see PPT)
A Nation in Arms
Assembly of Notables
Vendee Uprising
The Estates-General
De-Christianization
The National Assembly
New French republican Calendar
Cahiers de doleances
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Fall of the Bastille (see primary source on
The Directory
p.579)
Napoleon (ascension to power and titles)
The Tennis Court Oath
The Concordat (major provisions)
The Great Fear
The Civil Code (major provisions)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Prefects
Citizen
Napoleon’s Grand Empire
Olympe de Gouge and Declaration of the
Continental system
Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen
Nationalism
The Women’s March to Versailles
Reforms in Prussia during the Age of Napoleon
The Civil Constitution of Clergy
Invasion of Russia, Russian strategy, and the
French government under the new
Battle of Borodino
constitution of 1791
Battle at Waterloo
SHORT ANSWER: Grading Rubric – 10 points per each short-answer response (Parts A, B, C)
Identification and Description of Graded Elements
Possible
Points
Points:
Earned:
1. Argumentation – responses directly address each part of the question and
reflect historical thinking skills (cause-effect; similarity-difference, etc).
0-3
2. Historic Accuracy – answers contain historically accurate facts.
0-3
3. Concrete Evidence – responses include specific examples that support
provided argumentation. Examples include, but not limited to, individuals,
products, countries, etc. that are directly related to the question / time period.
0-3
4. Format – responses follow the proper format (They should be brief and each
part of the answer must be clearly identified) .
Overall
0-1
0-10