Africa and East Asia
Analyze the similarities and differences in the effects of Imperialism between 1750-1900.
Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.
To earn this point, the response must relate the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the question.
EVIDENCE & SUPPORT FOR ARGUMENT (Must Earn 1 to Earn 2)
1. Provides SPECIFIC EXAMPLES of evidence relevant to the topic of the
prompt.
To earn one point, the response must identify two or more specific historical examples of evidence relevant to the topic of the prompt.
2. SUPPORTS AN ARGUMENT in response to the prompt using specific and
relevant examples of evidence.
To earn two points the response must use specific historical evidence to support an argument in response to the prompt.
ANALYSIS & REASONING (Must Earn 1 to Earn 2)
1. Uses historical reasoning (e.g. comparison, causation, CCOT) to frame or
structure an argument that addresses the prompt.
To earn the first point, the response must demonstrate the use of historical reasoning to frame or structure an argument, although the reasoning might be uneven or imbalanced.
2. Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is
the focus of the prompt, using evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an
argument that addresses the question.
