US 1763-1815
Revolution Early Republic, 1763-1815
The assessments below focus on people and events during the American Revolution and Early Republic eras, 1763-1815. Sources included here address the development of an American identity that was separate from Great Britain, along with sources that discuss the creation of the new United States. Some of these source topics include reasons for the Revolution, debates over the U.S. Constitution, and events during the War of 1812.
Standard 1 Assessments (Cite Evidence)
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Madison, "The Federalist No. X" (Newspaper Article), 1787
Standard 2 Assessments (Determine Central Idea)
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Standard 3 Assessments (Analyze Steps or Series of Details)
Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
Standard 4 Assessments (Determine Word or Phrase Meaning)
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Bloody Deeds of General Jackson, 1814
"The Horse America, Throwing His Master" (Cartoon), 1779
Standard 5 Assessments (Analyze Structure)
Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).
Jefferson Notes on Debates of Continental Congress, 1776
Standard 6 Assessments (Analyze Point of View)
Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
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Standard 7 Assessments (Integrate Information from Diverse Formats)
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
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Standard 8 Assessments (Evaluate or Compare Claims)
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
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Standard 9 Assessments (Compare and Contrast Sources)
Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
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