This US History and Government Examination: January 2012 assessment also includes:
What led to the United States Civil War? Interested historians consider a variety of political, social, and economic factors using primary sources and an essay prompt in an authentic high-stakes test. Primary sources include political debates about slavery as well as maps and tables showing an increasing sectional divide. A separate essay question also allows pupils to examine how the Supreme Court has shaped American life.
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supreme court cases, the supreme court, slavery, the united states civil war, brown v. board of education, plessy v. ferguson, miranda rights, japanese-american internment, internment camps, the sedition act, primary source images, primary sources, primary source analysis, historical documents, skills review, test preparation, american history
Instructional Ideas
- Use essay and rubrics to assess historical writing skills and offer feedback
- Incorporate multiple choice items on a variety of topics to check learners' understanding during regular instruction
Classroom Considerations
- Contains the January 2012 New York Regents examination
Pros
- Primary source activity includes analytical questions that help class members sharpen skills
- Additional materials help teachers assess performance and learning
Cons
- Document analysis allows for class members to ignore involvement of slavery in the United States Civil War
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