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Document-Based Question
Description: Students analyze and synthesize historical data from provided documents to write an analytical essay.
Long Essay Question
Description: Students choose one of three questions to write an in-depth essay demonstrating historical reasoning and evidence usage.
Multiple Choice
Description: This section tests students' knowledge of U.S. history from multiple time periods, their ability to analyze historical texts, interpretations, and evidence.
Short Answer Questions
Description: This section requires students to analyze historical sources and use evidence to respond to questions in brief essays.
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Document-Based Question Categories
Analyzing provided documents and crafting a coherent argument.
- Complex Understanding:Demonstrating depth by analyzing multiple perspectives.
- Contextualization:Relating the topic to broader historical events.
- Outside Evidence:Bringing in relevant information not included in documents.
- Sourcing the Documents:Analyzing perspective, purpose, and context.
- Thesis Development:Creating a clear, defensible thesis.
- Use of Documents:Incorporating evidence from provided sources.
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Debates Over American Imperialism in the Early 20th Century Easy Evaluating the Impact of Reconstruction in the Post-Civil War South Very Hard Impact of Industrialization on Early 20th Century America Very Easy Contextualizing Changes in Early 19th Century America Easy Immigrant Experiences in Late 19th Century America Easy
Long Essay Question Categories
Developing a coherent argument using historical evidence.
- Complex Understanding:Demonstrating nuance and multiple perspectives.
- Historical Reasoning:Using causation, comparison, or continuity and change over time.
- Organization and Clarity:Logical structure and clear writing.
- Synthesis:Connecting argument to different historical periods or themes.
- Thesis Development:Establishing a clear and analytical thesis.
- Use of Evidence:Selecting and explaining relevant historical examples.
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Analyzing the Impact of Social Movements on American Democracy Hard Impact of the Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1970s) Hard Influence of the Declaration of Independence on Social Movements (1776-Present) Very Hard Evaluating Change in the American Revolution Hard Evaluating the Radical Nature of the American Revolution Very Easy
Multiple Choice Categories
Pre-Columbian societies, European exploration, and early interactions.
- Causes of European Exploration:Motivations for European nations to explore and colonize.
- Columbian Exchange:Transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies.
- Interactions between Europeans and Native Americans:Trade, conflict, and cultural exchanges.
- Native American Cultures:Diversity and complexity of indigenous societies before contact.
- Spanish Colonization:Conquistadors, encomienda system, and impact on Native Americans.
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Interactions Between Europeans and Native Americans (1491-1607) Medium Impact of Spanish Colonization on Indigenous Societies Very Hard Consequences of the Columbian Exchange Medium Advanced Agricultural Techniques of Native American Cultures Very Hard Cultural Characteristics of Pre-Columbian Native American Tribes Hard
Colonial societies and the development of British North America.
- Chesapeake Colonies:Virginia, Maryland, and tobacco economy.
- Colonial Government:Development of self-government and colonial assemblies.
- First Great Awakening:Religious revival and its impact on society.
- Middle Colonies:Diversity, commerce, and religious tolerance.
- New England Colonies:Puritan settlements, religious motives, and community life.
- Southern Colonies:Plantation economy and slavery.
- Transatlantic Trade:Mercantilism and the Navigation Acts.
Revolutionary era, the formation of the United States, and early republic.
- American Revolution:Major battles, strategies, and turning points.
- Articles of Confederation:Strengths, weaknesses, and challenges.
- Constitutional Convention:Debates, compromises, and ratification.
- Declaration of Independence:Philosophical foundations and significance.
- Development of Political Parties:Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
- Early National Period:Washington and Adams administrations.
- Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists:Arguments over the Constitution.
- French and Indian War:Causes, key events, and consequences.
- Road to Revolution:Acts imposed by Britain, colonial resistance, and protests.
Expansion, democracy, and reform in the early 19th century.
- Era of Good Feelings:Nationalism and sectionalism.
- Jacksonian Democracy:Andrew Jacksons presidency and policies.
- Jeffersonian Democracy:Policies, Louisiana Purchase, and challenges.
- Manifest Destiny:Ideology and territorial expansion.
- Market Revolution:Industrialization, transportation, and economic changes.
- Reform Movements:Abolition, womens rights, temperance, education.
- Second Great Awakening:Religious revival and social reforms.
- War of 1812:Causes, key events, and consequences.
Civil War and Reconstruction era.
- 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments:Civil rights advancements and limitations.
- Abolitionist Movement:Leaders, publications, and actions.
- Causes of the Civil War:Slavery, states rights, sectional tensions.
- Civil War:Major battles, strategies, and turning points.
- Compromise of 1850:Key provisions and significance.
- Emancipation Proclamation:Purpose and effects.
- End of Reconstruction:Compromise of 1877 and the rise of Jim Crow laws.
- Mexican-American War:Causes, territorial gains, and impact on slavery debate.
- Reconstruction Plans:Lincoln, Johnson, and Radical Republicans approaches.
Industrialization, urbanization, and the Gilded Age.
- Immigration:New immigrants and nativist responses.
- Industrial Capitalism:Rise of big business and tycoons.
- Labor Movements:Unions, strikes, and labor leaders.
- Politics of the Gilded Age:Corruption, political machines, and reform efforts.
- Populist Movement:Farmers challenges and political activism.
- Urbanization:Growth of cities and urban challenges.
- Westward Expansion:Homestead Act, railroads, conflicts with Native Americans.
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Progressive reforms, world wars, and the Great Depression.
- Great Depression:Causes, effects, and impact on society.
- Imperialism:Spanish-American War, Philippines, and debates over expansion.
- New Deal:FDRs programs and their effectiveness.
- Progressive Era Reforms:Muckrakers, regulations, and amendments.
- Roaring Twenties:Cultural changes, Harlem Renaissance, Prohibition.
- World War I:Causes, U.S. involvement, and aftermath.
- World War II:Causes, key events, homefront, and outcomes.
Cold War, civil rights, and social changes.
- Civil Rights Movement:Key events, legislation, and leaders.
- Cold War Origins:Containment policy, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan.
- Counterculture:Social changes and youth movements.
- Domestic Policies:Eisenhowers policies, McCarthyism, Red Scare.
- Environmental Movement:Awareness and policy changes.
- Great Society:LBJs programs and their impact.
- Vietnam War:Causes, escalation, protests, and consequences.
- Womens Rights Movement:Feminism, key figures, and legislation.
Contemporary United States history.
- Economic Challenges:Recessions, financial crises, and recovery efforts.
- End of the Cold War:Fall of the Soviet Union and implications.
- Environmental Concerns:Climate change and policy responses.
- Globalization:Economic and cultural interconnectedness.
- Reagan Era:Conservative resurgence, economic policies, and foreign affairs.
- Social and Cultural Changes:LGBTQ rights, immigration, and diversity issues.
- Technological Advances:Impact of the digital revolution.
- Terrorism and 9/11:Events leading to and following the attacks.
Short Answer Questions Categories
Applying historical reasoning skills to analyze prompts.
- Analyzing Primary Sources:Interpreting documents, images, and artifacts.
- Causation:Understanding causes and effects of historical events.
- Comparison:Identifying similarities and differences across periods or regions.
- Contextualization:Placing events within broader historical settings.
- Continuity and Change:Examining patterns over time.
- Synthesis:Connecting historical issues to other periods or themes.
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