Section II - Part B: Long Essay | 1 Question | 35 Minutes | 15% of Exam Score
Students select one question among two.
Explain and analyze significant issues in U.S. history.
Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know best, they
will be given a choice between two comparable long essay options. The long
essay questions will measure the use of historical thinking skills to explain and
analyze significant issues in U.S. history as defined by the thematic learning
objectives. Student essays must include the development of a thesis or argument
supported by an analysis of specific, relevant historical evidence. Questions will
be limited to topics or examples specifically mentioned in the concept outline
but framed to allow student answers to include in-depth examples of large-scale
phenomena, either drawn from the concept outline or from topics discussed in
the classroom.
