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The University of the State of New York
REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION
GLOBAL HISTORYAND GEOGRAPHY
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only
Student Name ______________________________________________________________
School Name _______________________________________________________________
Print your name and the name of your school on the lines above. A separate answersheet for Part I has been provided to you. Follow the instructions from the proctor forcompleting the student information on your answer sheet. Then fill in the heading of eachpage of your essay booklet.
This examination has three parts. You are to answer all questions in all parts. Use blackor dark-blue ink to write your answers to Parts II, III A, and III B.
Part I contains 50 multiple-choice questions. Record your answers to these questionsas directed on the answer sheet.
Part II contains one thematic essay question. Write your answer to this question inthe essay booklet, beginning on page 1.
Part III is based on several documents:
Part III A contains the documents. When you reach this part of the test, enteryour name and the name of your school on the first page of this section.
Each document is followed by one or more questions. Write your answer to eachquestion in this examination booklet on the lines following that question.
Part III B contains one essay question based on the documents. Write youranswer to this question in the essay booklet, beginning on page 7.
When you have completed the examination, you must sign the declaration printed atthe end of the answer sheet, indicating that you had no unlawful knowledge of the questionsor answers prior to the examination and that you have neither given nor received assistancein answering any of the questions during the examination. Your answer sheet cannot beaccepted if you fail to sign this declaration.
The possession or use of any communications device is strictly prohibitedwhen taking this examination. If you have or use any communicationsdevice, no matter how briefly, your examination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you.
DO NOT OPEN THIS EXAMINATION BOOKLET UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN.
REGENTS EXAM IN GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHYREGENTS EXAM IN GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
1 “Price of Oil Hits Record High”“Tribes Fight Over Control of Natural Resources”“Government Rations Goods for Duration of War”
These headlines all relate to the economicconcept of(1) overproduction (3) entrepreneurship(2) interdependence (4) scarcity
2 Which nation is located on a peninsula?(1) Brazil (3) Saudi Arabia(2) Philippines (4) Austria
3 The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra wereimportant to ancient India because they were(1) high mountain ranges that protected India
from invasion(2) great rivers that flowed through India’s fertile
northern plain(3) Aryan gods to whom the priests prayed for
rain(4) ruling dynasties that united the people of
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
4 What was one of the most importantcontributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?(1) development of direct democracy(2) diffusion of a monotheistic belief system(3) promotion of the equality of all humans(4) creation of a writing system using
hieroglyphics
5 Which belief system was the basis for the civilservice exams given during the Han, Tang, andSong dynasties?(1) legalism (3) Buddhism (2) Daoism (4) Confucianism
Base your answer to question 6 on the map belowand on your knowledge of social studies.
6 Charlemagne’s 9th century empire covered territorywhich today would include the countries of(1) Poland and Russia(2) Spain and Portugal(3) France and Germany(4) Ireland and the United Kingdom
Source: Guide to the Essentials, Prentice Hall(adapted)
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AVARS
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Rome
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Charlemagne’s Empire,814 A.D.
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Part I
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–50): For each statement or question, record on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question.
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7 Which statement about the Islamic Golden Age isa fact rather than an opinion?(1) Islamic medicine was more advanced than
Chinese medicine.(2) Poetry and literature were more important
fields of study for Muslims than wasmathematics.
(3) Knowledge of astronomy was used byMuslims to fulfill religious obligations.
(4) Islamic philosophies relied less on Greekphilosophical masters than on Indianphilosophical masters.
8 The early eastern European Slavic civilization atKiev adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion, theCyrillic alphabet, and certain styles of art andarchitecture as a result of(1) wars with Japan(2) conquests by Mongol invaders(3) visits to western European countries(4) trade with the Byzantine Empire
9 China, Korea, and Japan share culturalsimilarities in part due to their(1) clashes with Russian imperialists(2) shared river systems(3) contacts through trade(4) unification under Mongol rule
10 The development of banking during theCommercial Revolution in western Europe wassignificant because it(1) provided capital resources to merchants for
investment(2) allowed peasant farmers to finance the
construction of new homes(3) enabled the proletariat to challenge the
bourgeoisie(4) created pensions for retired workers
11 In general, in which direction did the BlackDeath spread during the 14th century?(1) from Europe to the Americas(2) from Africa to Southeast Asia(3) from Asia to Europe(4) from the Americas to Asia
12 One result of the Protestant Reformation was(1) fewer challenges to Church authority(2) a decline in religious unity in western Europe(3) the disbanding of the Jesuit order(4) a weakening of the Inquisition
13 For which achievement is Suleiman theMagnificent best known?(1) building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem(2) spreading Christianity into the Balkan
Peninsula(3) conquering the Russian capital of Moscow(4) uniting the Ottoman Empire under an
efficient government structure
Base your answer to question 14 on the passagebelow and on your knowledge of social studies.
… In the 1930s, Sylvanus G. Morley of Harvard,probably the most celebrated Mayanist of his day,espoused [argued for] what is still the best-knowntheory: The Maya collapsed because theyovershot the carrying capacity of theirenvironment. They exhausted their resourcebase, began to die of starvation and thirst, andfled their cities en masse, leaving them as silentwarnings of the perils of ecological hubris[overconfidence].…
— Charles C. Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
14 According to this passage, what was a majorquestion Morley was trying to answer about theMayas in the 1930s?(1) Why did the Mayas abandon their cities?(2) What was the structure of the Maya
governments?(3) How did religious beliefs affect the Maya
economy?(4) Which neighboring city-state conquered the
Mayas?
15 Which technological development enabledEuropean navigators to determine their locationduring the Age of Exploration?(1) lateen sail (3) cross bow(2) astrolabe (4) caravel
16 The Encounter occurred as a result of Europeanexplorers crossing the(1) Atlantic Ocean(2) Sahara Desert(3) Andes Mountains(4) Mediterranean Sea
17 In colonial Spanish America, which system wasdeveloped by the Spanish to support plantationagriculture?(1) barter (3) domestic(2) encomienda (4) guild
18 What happened in Russia as a result of actionstaken by Peter the Great?(1) Russia was weakened by French invasions.(2) Catholicism was adopted as the state religion.(3) The Duma was reformed and the serfs were
freed.(4) Russia borrowed Western ideas and expanded
its territories.
19 Which heading best completes the partial outlineon British history below?
(1) Rise of Absolutism(2) Beginning of Socialism(3) Challenges to Papal Power(4) Evolution of Parliamentary Democracy
20 Why is the Enlightenment considered a turningpoint in world history?(1) The factory system was used to mass-produce
goods.(2) Martin Luther broke away from the Roman
Catholic Church.(3) Europeans changed their thinking about the
role of government.(4) The Columbian exchange occurred.
21 One way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI ofFrance are similar is that both(1) were removed from power during the French
Revolution(2) adopted ideas of the Congress of Vienna(3) implemented policies of religious tolerance(4) decreased government control of the
economy
22 One way in which Toussaint L’Ouverture, SimónBolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is thatthey all were (1) supporters of mercantile policies(2) leaders of independence movements(3) democratically elected leaders(4) industrial labor reformers
23 Which geographic feature most aided Englandduring the Industrial Revolution?(1) desert climate(2) natural harbors(3) mountainous terrain(4) monsoon winds
24 Mass starvation in Ireland in the 1840s led directlyto the(1) formation of communes (2) granting of independence (3) migration of people overseas(4) usage of petrochemical fertilizers
25 One major reason European countries engaged inimperialism in the late 19th century was to(1) gain a better understanding of unknown
territories(2) ease tensions with their rivals(3) develop treatments for diseases(4) obtain markets for their manufactured goods
26 One way in which Emperor Meiji of Japan andKemal Atatürk of Turkey are similar is that theyboth(1) crushed secessionist movements(2) worked to modernize their nations(3) conquered eastern neighboring territories(4) protested against economic sanctions
I. ________________________________A. Magna CartaB. Glorious RevolutionC. Bill of Rights
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Base your answer to question 27 on the posterbelow and on your knowledge of social studies.
Source: Poster by E. Kealy in Susan R. Grayzel, Women and the First World War, Pearson Education
27 This World War I poster is an example of(1) diversity (3) toleration (2) dissent (4) propaganda
28 Which development occurred in Germany as a resultof the terms imposed by the Treaty of Versailles?(1) Soviet occupation(2) political instability(3) overseas expansion(4) economic prosperity
29 The original goal of Pan-Africanism was to(1) demand democratic reforms(2) encourage ethnic rivalry(3) promote a united Africa(4) divide Africa into separate countries
30 The establishment of the independent countriesof Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Yugoslavia wasthe result of(1) the Franco-Prussian War(2) the Berlin Conference(3) World War I(4) the Munich Pact
31 Which goal was most important to the Indiannationalist movement?(1) independence from British rule(2) establishing a laissez-faire economy(3) forming a totalitarian state(4) expansion of territory
32 Which geographic factor was most significant inhelping the Soviet Union withstand Germanattacks in World War II?(1) The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to
advancing German armies.(2) Distance and harsh winters disrupted
German supply lines.(3) Extensive food-producing areas kept the
Soviet armies well fed.(4) Numerous ports along the Arctic Sea allowed
for the refueling of Soviet transport ships.
33 Which geographic region has the greatestnumber of members in the Organization ofPetroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?(1) South America (3) Southeast Asia(2) sub-Saharan Africa (4) Middle East
34 The economic policies of Mikhail Gorbachev ofthe Soviet Union and of Deng Xiaoping of Chinaincluded(1) elements of capitalism(2) boycotts on foreign products(3) a one-child policy(4) a reliance on agricultural self-sufficiency
35 What was the main reason refugees fled Rwandain the 1990s?(1) ethnic conflict(2) expansion of the Sahel(3) devastation from an earthquake(4) Cold War tensions
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37 What is one way the conflict between India andPakistan over Kashmir and the conflict betweenthe Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle Eastare similar?(1) Both conflicts concern territorial and
religious issues.(2) Hostilities within these regions were
provoked by the United Nations.(3) Both conflicts emerged as a result of the
breakup of the Soviet Union.(4) Tensions in these regions were caused by
efforts to remain nonaligned.
38 The creation of the European Union (EU) and ofthe North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) were efforts to(1) attain economic benefits through regional
organization(2) achieve world peace through military
alliances(3) reduce resource depletion through economic
planning(4) address environmental problems through
coordinated research
Base your answer to question 36 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Source: Roger B. Beck et al., World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal Littell, 2005 (adapted)
36 Which concept is being shown by this 2005 diagram?(1) recession (3) socialism (2) urbanization (4) globalization
Pharmaceuticals CommunicationsEquipment
TelevisionNetworks Fertilizers
Cell Phones DefenseContractors Film Companies Laboratory
Equipment
SalesAfrica Asia Australia
Europe North America South America
CORPORATEHEADQUARTERS
Manufacturing and Production CentersU.S. Japan U.K. France Germany Mexico
Products and Services
SUPPLIESItaly, South Korea,Russia, Colombia
RAW MATERIALSU.S., Egypt,South Africa,
Canada
Global Hist. & Geo. – Jan. ’14 [7] [OVER]
Base your answer to question 39 on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
39 The data on this map suggest that HIV/AIDS(1) originated in South and Southeast Asia (3) requires global cooperation to solve the problem(2) is declining in developing societies (4) has been restricted to temperate climates
Estimated Number of Adults and Children Living with HIV/AIDS as of 2010
North America1.3 million
East Asia790,000
Western andCentral Europe
840,000
Latin America1.5 million
Caribbean200,000
Eastern Europeand Central Asia
1.5 million
Middle East and North Africa470,000
Sub-Saharan Africa22.9 million
South and Southeast Asia4.0 million
Oceania54,000
Source: UNAIDS: World AIDS Day Report 2011 (adapted)
40 Since 1999, what has been the primary role of theNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) inworld affairs?(1) conducting war crimes trials(2) protecting Western Europe from Soviet
aggression(3) lowering tariffs between member nations(4) carrying out crisis management and peace
enforcement tasks
41 Which current global problem was initiated withthe development of atomic weapons?(1) threats to world peace from unrestricted
nuclear proliferation(2) increased health risks for humans and animals
from industrial pollution(3) elevated carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
due to the deforestation of the rainforests(4) changes in world weather patterns and
species habitats due to melting polar ice caps
42 The Neolithic Revolution is most closelyassociated with(1) using child labor in factories(2) domesticating plants and animals(3) learning to control fire(4) developing iron technology
43 Which sequence places these laws in the correctchronological order?(1) Code of Hammurabi → Justinian Code →
Napoleonic Code → Twelve Tables(2) Justinian Code → Twelve Tables →
Napoleonic Code → Code of Hammurabi(3) Code of Hammurabi → Twelve Tables →
Justinian Code → Napoleonic Code(4) Twelve Tables → Napoleonic Code → Code
of Hammurabi → Justinian Code
44 Which philosophy that was developed during theRenaissance is associated with a shift in focusaway from religious subjects toward more secularsubjects?(1) humanism (3) communism(2) absolutism (4) scholasticism
Base your answer to question 45 on the statementbelow and on your knowledge of social studies.
… I conclude, then, returning to being feared andloved, that since men love at their convenienceand fear at the convenience of the prince, a wiseprince should found himself on what is his, not onwhat is someone else’s; he should only contrive toavoid hatred, as was said.
45 This statement is taken from the written work of(1) John Locke (3) Adam Smith(2) Niccolò Machiavelli (4) Ignatius Loyola
46 One similarity in the rule of Akbar the Great andthe rule of Elizabeth I is that both leadersimplemented policies that encouraged(1) compulsory education(2) military disarmament (3) voter participation(4) religious toleration
47 One way in which the caste system in traditionalIndia and the Estates system of pre-revolutionaryFrance are similar is that(1) occupations were attained by merit(2) social mobility was very limited(3) status was determined by education(4) impact on the daily lives of people was minimal
48 • Opium War (1839–1842)• Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864)• Boxer Rebellion (1898–1901)
This series of events is most closely associatedwith the (1) spread of communism to China and Korea(2) growing concerns about the influence of the
West in China(3) alliance formed between Vietnam and China(4) increasing expansion of civil and political
rights in China
49 Forced famine in Ukraine (1932–1933) was adirect result of(1) Czar Nicholas’s involvement in World War I(2) Vladmir Lenin’s New Economic Policy(3) Joseph Stalin’s collectivization(4) Nikita Khrushchev’s removal from power
50 “River of Sorrows Floods Again”“Thousands Missing After Huang He Overflows”“Over 10 Million Reported Homeless After 1931Flooding”
These newspaper headlines describe the effectsof geography on the people of(1) China (3) India(2) Japan (4) Vietnam
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In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Human Rights—Justice
Task:
You may use any individual from your study of global history and geography. Somesuggestions you might wish to consider include Bartolomé de las Casas, John Locke, MaryWollstonecraft, Father Miguel Hidalgo, Emiliano Zapata, Mohandas Gandhi, Father OscarRomero, Lech Walesa, Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the Dalai Lama.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not select an individual from the United States.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Select two individuals and for each• Describe the historical circumstances that led the individual to defend human
rights• Describe a method the individual used to defend human rights• Discuss the extent to which the individual’s effort was successful
At different times in history, individuals have defended human rights using avariety of methods. Their efforts have met with varying degrees of success.
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
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Part III
DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION
This question is based on the accompanying documents. The question is designed to test yourability to work with historical documents. Some of these documents have been edited for thepurposes of this question. As you analyze the documents, take into account the source of eachdocument and any point of view that may be presented in the document. Keep in mind that thelanguage used in a document may reflect the historical context of the time in which it was written.
Historical Context:
Throughout history, people have changed their environments to meet their needs.These changes have had both positive and negative effects on people, societies, andregions. Examples include the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt, theconstruction of chinampas by the Aztecs, and the mining of coal in Great Britainduring the Industrial Revolution.
Task: Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of global history,answer the questions that follow each document in Part A. Your answers to thequestions will help you write the Part B essay in which you will be asked to
In developing your answers to Part III, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; toshow the logical development or relationships of”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, andargument; to present in some detail”
Select two changes people have made to their environment mentioned in thehistorical context and for each• Explain why this change to their environment was needed• Discuss how this change affected people, a society, and/or a region
NAME _____________________________________ SCHOOL ___________________________________
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Part AShort-Answer Questions
Directions: Analyze the documents and answer the short-answer questions that follow each document in thespace provided.
Document 1
Source: Larry W. Mays, “Irrigation Systems, Ancient,” Water Encyclopedia online (adapted)
1 Based on this document, state two problems ancient Egyptians faced as a result of the uncertain flow of theNile. [2]
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(2)__________________________________________________________________________________
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The first successful efforts to control the flow of water were made in Mesopotamia and Egypt,where the remains of the prehistoric irrigation works still exist. In ancient Egypt, theconstruction of canals was a major endeavor of the pharaohs and their servants, beginning inScorpio’s time. One of the first duties of provincial governors was the digging and repair ofcanals, which were used to flood large tracts of land while the Nile was flowing high. The landwas checkerboarded with small basins, defined by a system of dikes. Problems regarding theuncertainty of the flow of the Nile were recognized. During very high flows, the dikes werewashed away and villages flooded, drowning thousands. During low flows, the land did notreceive water, and no crops could grow. In many places where fields were too high to receivewater from the canals, water was drawn from the canals or the Nile directly by a swape or ashaduf. These consisted of a bucket on the end of a cord that hung from the long end of apivoted boom, counterweighted at the short end. The building of canals continued in Egyptthroughout the centuries.…
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Document 2a
This frieze, or architectural adornment, on an ancient temple portraysEgyptians using shadufs, devices that enabled them to transfer waterfrom the Nile to their fields.
Source: James Barter, The Nile, Lucent Books
Document 2b
After the death of Alexander the Great, a series of three pharaohs named Ptolemy ruled Egypt. The cultureof Egypt during that period was primarily Greek.
Source: Agriculture – Part I, Ancient Egypt History, EgyptHistory.com
2 Based on these documents, what was one effect the invention of the shaduf had on the Egyptians? [1]
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… In the Ptolemaic period, Greek temple records presented each region as an economic unit,and referred to the name of the canal which irrigates the region, the cultivated region whichis located on the river’s banks and is directly irrigated with its water, and the lands located onthe region’s border that could be reclaimed. The beds irrigation system allowed cultivatingone winter crop; while in summer, the only lands that could be cultivated were the high landsaway from the flood. Thus, when the Egyptians invented tools to lift water, such as the shaduf,they were able to cultivate two crops per year, which was considered a great advance in thefield of irrigation. The shaduf was invented in the Amarna period and is a simple tool whichneeds two to four men to operate. The shaduf consists of a long, suspended pole weighted atone end and a bucket tied at the other end. It can lift about 100 cubic meters (100,000 liters)in 12 hours, which is enough for irrigating a little over a third of an acre.…
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Document 3
Source: James Barter, The Nile, Lucent Books
3 According to James Barter, in what way did the government ensure that farmers had fair access to water? [1]
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… The water laws of ancient Egypt were primarily concerned with ensuring that each farmeralong the river had fair access to the waters during the floods and that no farmers were deniedtheir fair share of irrigated water. If a farmer, for example, farmed many miles from the river,those owning land close to the river had to allow him to have access to a water canal runningthrough their land.
Water laws also prohibited the taking of water from canals by farmers not contributing tothe labor of filling the canal with water. How much water one was entitled to take from a canaldepended on how much time one spent filling that canal. If, for example, ten farmerscontributed ten hours of labor filling irrigation canals with water, any one of them who tookmore than one hour’s worth of water could be put to death.…
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Document 4
4 Based on the information provided by this diagram, why did the Aztecs build chinampas? [1]
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The chinampasThese were real floating gardens which made it possible to create areas forcultivation in the shallow parts of the lakes.
Maize and other crops.
Channels: A networkof channels was dugto reach thechinampas.
Dense bed ofvegetation.
Huejotes: Thesewere stakes or
tree trunks, whichgave stability to the
chinampa as they put down roots.
Layer of fertilisingmud: The chinampa
was a frame overwhich mud layers
accumulated.
Water.
Aztec Farming Method
Source: www.icarito.cl (adapted)
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Document 5
Source: Frances F. Berdan, The Aztecs, Chelsea House Publishers
5a According to Frances F. Berdan, what was one way the chinampas benefited the Aztecs? [1]
b According to Frances F. Berdan, what was one problem that farmers on the chinampas faced? [1]
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… Chinampas added both living and agricultural space to the island. Houses could be builton chinampas after they were firmly in place, and the plots were used to grow a great varietyof products, from maize and beans to tomatoes and flowers. The Mexica [Aztec] builtchinampas all around Tenochtitlan, like their neighbors in the freshwater lakes to the south.They were, however, constantly faced with the danger of flooding, which brought salty wateracross the chinampas and ruined the land and crops. Lake Texcoco accumulated mineralsfrom the river water running into it, which caused the water to be brackish [mix of fresh andsalt water]. In the mid-15th century, this problem was solved; a dike was built, separating thewestern section of the lake where Tenochtitlan was located and protecting the city from saltywater and some flooding.…
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Document 6
Source: Jeremy A. Sabloff, The Cities of Ancient Mexico: Reconstructing a Lost World, Thames and Hudson
6 According to Jeremy A. Sabloff, what was one way building out into the lake benefited the Aztec Empire andits capital city of Tenochtitlán? [1]
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… The capital city, which may have had a population as high as 200,000 to 300,000 in the earlysixteenth century, was a superb example of planned growth. By building out into the lake, theAztecs consolidated and enlarged the original two islands which in turn were linked to themainland by three large causeways. Fresh water was brought to the city from the mainland byaqueduct.…
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Document 7a
Source: Diana Knox, The Industrial Revolution, Greenhaven Press
7a According to Diana Knox, why was coal needed? [1]
Document 7b
Source: Andrew Langley, The Industrial Revolution, Viking
7b According to Andrew Langley, what was one way people modified the environment to obtain coal? [1]
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… At first, coal was dug from open pits, but gradually the mines had to go deeper. Shafts weresunk down, and galleries [underground rooms] were dug sideways into coal seams. As theshafts went lower, they began to fill with water. Some miners had to work all day with theirlegs in water. It was not until steam pumps were introduced in the early 1700s that the watercould be drained.…
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… The shortage of wood was very serious. Wood was the main fuel used for cooking. It wasessential for ship-building, and charcoal was needed to smelt [process] iron ore. A new sourceof energy was urgently required. This was supplied by coal.
Already coal had replaced wood for cooking and heating in any place that could be reachedby sea or by navigable river. Iron was being imported, although there was plenty of iron orein Britain. Coal was growing harder to mine, as seams near the surface were exhausted, anddeeper seams needed pumps to drain them [water from the mines].…
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Document 8
Prior to the use of coal, water was the primary source of power for factories and machines in Great Britain.Water sources that could fuel these factories were limited. Therefore industries were not able to grow andfactories were often remotely located.
Source: Barbara Freese, Coal: A Human History, Perseus Publishing
8 According to Barbara Freese, what was one effect the shift from water power to the use of coal as a sourceof power had on Great Britain? [1]
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… With the shift to coal, the pattern was reversed, reflecting the difference in the powersource. Coal spawned [generated] much larger and ever more mechanized factories becausethe power available from underground was so much greater than that supplied by awaterwheel. And, because its energy had already been handily condensed over millions ofyears, coal concentrated the factories and workforces in urban areas instead of dispersingthem throughout the countryside. In short, coal allowed the industrialization of Britain to gaina momentum that was nothing short of revolutionary.…
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Document 9
A Rainton Mine Disaster in Durham, Great Britain on December 18, 1817
Source: The Coalmining History Resource Centre online, UK
9 According to this document, what were two dangers workers faced in the Rainton coal mine? [2]
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(2)__________________________________________________________________________________
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An explosion claimed twenty seven lives, eleven men and sixteen boys. The blast occurredbefore all the men had descended [into the mine]. Had it occurred later there would havebeen 160 men and boys in the pit. Early reports of the total number of lives lost amounted totwenty six, and those principally boys. The explosion took place at 3 o’clock in the morning,before the hewers [men who cut coal from the seam] had descended the pit and from thiscircumstance about 160 lives have been preserved. Every exertion was made to renderassistance to those in the mine and two men fell having been suffocated by the impure stateof the air. The viewers and agents were extremely active and had nearly shared the same fate.The pit in which this accident occurred, was always considered to be quite free from explosivematter and in consequence of this supposed security the safety lamps had never beenintroduced into it the miners continuing to work by the light of candles.
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Part BEssay
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs, and a conclusion.Use evidence from at least four documents in your essay. Support your response with relevant facts,examples, and details. Include additional outside information.
Historical Context:
Throughout history, people have changed their environments to meet their needs.These changes have had both positive and negative effects on people, societies, andregions. Examples include the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt, theconstruction of chinampas by the Aztecs, and the mining of coal in Great Britainduring the Industrial Revolution.
Task: Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of global history,write an essay in which you
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Incorporate information from at least four documents• Incorporate relevant outside information• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Select two changes people have made to their environment mentioned in thehistorical context and for each• Explain why this change to their environment was needed• Discuss how this change affected people, a society, and/or a region
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REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION
GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHYTuesday, January 28, 2014 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only
SCORING KEY FOR PART I AND RATING GUIDE FOR PART II (THEMATIC ESSAY)
Scoring the Part I Multiple-Choice QuestionsFollow the procedures set up by the Regional Information Center, the Large City Scanning Center,
and/or the school district for scoring the multiple-choice questions. If the student’s responses for themultiple-choice questions are being hand scored prior to being scanned, the scorer must becareful not to make any marks on the answer sheet except to record the scores in the designatedscore boxes. Any other marks on the answer sheet will interfere with the accuracy of scanning.
Multiple Choice for Part IAllow 1 credit for each correct response.
Part I
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Contents of the Rating Guide
For Part I (Multiple-Choice Questions):• Scoring Key
For Part II (thematic) essay:• A content-specific rubric• Prescored answer papers. Score levels 5 and 1 have two papers each, and score levels 4, 3, and 2 have
three papers each. They are ordered by score level from high to low.• Commentary explaining the specific score awarded to each paper• Five prescored practice papers
General:• Test Specifications• Web addresses for the test-specific conversion chart and teacher evaluation forms
Mechanics of Rating
The following procedures are to be used in rating essay papers for this examination. More detailed direc-tions for the organization of the rating process and procedures for rating the examination are included inthe Information Booklet for Scoring the Regents Examination in Global History and Geography and UnitedStates History and Government.
Rating the Essay Question
(1) Follow your school’s procedures for training raters. This process should include:
Introduction to the task—• Raters read the task• Raters identify the answers to the task• Raters discuss possible answers and summarize expectations for student responses
Introduction to the rubric and anchor papers—• Trainer leads review of specific rubric with reference to the task• Trainer reviews procedures for assigning holistic scores, i.e., by matching evidence from the response
to the rubric• Trainer leads review of each anchor paper and commentary
Practice scoring individually—• Raters score a set of five papers independently without looking at the scores and commentaries
provided• Trainer records scores and leads discussion until the raters feel confident enough to move on to
actual rating
(2) When actual rating begins, each rater should record his or her individual rating for a student’s essay onthe rating sheet provided, not directly on the student’s essay or answer sheet. The rater should not correct the student’s work by making insertions or changes of any kind.
(3) Each essay must be rated by at least two raters; a third rater will be necessary to resolve scores that differ by more than one point.
Schools are not permitted to rescore any of the open-ended questions (scaffold questions, thematic essay, DBQ essay) on this exam after each question has been rated the required number of times as specified in the rating guides, regardless of the final exam score. Schools arerequired to ensure that the raw scores have been added correctly and that the resulting scale scorehas been determined accurately. Teachers may not score their own students’ answer papers.
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Global History and Geography
Content-Specific Rubric
Thematic Essay
January 2014
Scoring Notes:
1. This thematic essay has a minimum of six components (for two individuals, discussing the
historical circumstances that caused the individual to defend human rights, a method the
individual used to defend human rights, and the extent to which the individual’s effort was
successful).
2. The extent to which the individual’s efforts were successful may include immediate or long
term results.
3. The extent to which the individual’s efforts were successful may be discussed from any
perspective as long as the position taken is supported by accurate historical facts and examples.
4. The two methods may share similar themes but must include distinct and separate information
for each individual, e.g., publishing works that challenged absolutism may be the theme for
discussing the methods used by Locke and Rousseau, but the former should include information
on natural rights, while the later should include information related to the social contract theory.
5. If more than two individuals are discussed, only the first two individuals discussed should be
scored.
Theme: Human Rights—Justice
At different times in history, individuals have defended human rights using a variety of
methods. Their efforts have met with varying degrees of success.
Task: Select two individuals and for each
• Describe the historical circumstances that led the individual to defend human rights
• Describe a method the individual used to defend human rights
• Discuss the extent to which the individual’s effort was successful
You may use any individual from your study of global history and geography. Some suggestions
you might wish to consider include Bartolomé de las Casas, John Locke, Mary Wollstonecraft,
Father Miguel Hidalgo, Emiliano Zapata, Mohandas Gandhi, Father Oscar Romero, Lech
Walesa, Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the Dalai Lama.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not select an individual from the United States.
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Score of 5:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth for two individuals by discussing
the historical circumstances that caused each individual to defend human rights, a method each
individual used to defend human rights, and the extent to which that individual’s effort was
successful
• Is more analytical than descriptive (analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates* information), e.g.,
Bartolomé de Las Casas: links encomienda system in the Spanish colonies of the Americas and the
general welfare of local Indian populations as wards of the Spanish Crown to efforts by Las Casas
to reform the treatment of Indians through his appeals to the King and to the mixed success of the
“New Laws” issued by Charles V; Nelson Mandela: links the National Party’s apartheid policy and
its efforts to preserve white-minority rule in South Africa to Nelson Mandela’s activities as a leader
in the African National Congress and to the culmination of efforts to end apartheid with Nelson
Mandela’s election as President in 1994
• Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details, e.g., Bartolomé de Las Casas:
second voyage of Columbus; peninsulares; The Destruction of the Indies; death of millions of
Indians due to disease and physical abuse; enslaved Africans as the new labor force; Nelson
Mandela: Sharpeville massacre; pass system; homelands policy; Soweto; boycotts; divestment;
international sanctions; Desmond Tutu; President de Klerk
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion
that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Score of 4:
• Develops all aspects of the task but may do so somewhat unevenly by discussing all aspects of the
task for one individual more thoroughly than for the second individual or by discussing one aspect
of the task less thoroughly than the other aspects of the task
• Is both descriptive and analytical (applies, analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates* information), e.g.,
Bartolomé de Las Casas: discusses how the Spanish king’s 16th-century land grants to colonists
resulted in the exploitation of indigenous peoples in the Americas and how appeals to the king by
Las Casas to end the harsh treatment of native inhabitants resulted in the temporary “New Laws”
meant to protect the Indian wards of the Spanish Crown; Nelson Mandela: discusses how white-
minority control of South Africa and the policy of apartheid influenced Nelson Mandela’s efforts
as a member of the African National Congress to end the apartheid policy and how this culminated
in his election to the presidency in 1994
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion
that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Score of 3:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth or develops at least four aspects of the task in
some depth
• Is more descriptive than analytical (applies, may analyze and/or evaluate information)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some minor inaccuracies
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that
may be a restatement of the theme
Note: If all aspects of the task are thoroughly developed evenly and in depth for one individual and if
the response meets most of the other Level 5 criteria, the overall response may be a Level 3
paper.
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Score of 2:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task or develops at least three aspects of the task in some depth
• Is primarily descriptive; may include faulty, weak, or isolated application or analysis
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some inaccuracies
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not
clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a
conclusion
Score of 1:
• Minimally develops some aspects of the task
• Is descriptive; may lack understanding, application, or analysis
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, or details; may include inaccuracies
• May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not
clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a
conclusion
Score of 0:
Fails to develop the task or may only refer to the theme in a general way; OR includes no relevant facts,
examples, or details; OR includes only the theme, task, or suggestions as copied from the test booklet; OR
is illegible; OR is a blank paper
*The term create as used by Anderson/Krathwohl, et al. in their 2001 revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of
Educational Objectives refers to the highest level of the cognitive domain. This usage of create is similar to
Bloom’s use of the term synthesis. Creating implies an insightful reorganization of information into a new pattern
or whole. While a Level 5 paper will contain analysis and/or evaluation of information, a very strong paper may
also include examples of creating information as defined by Anderson and Krathwohl.
All sample student essays in this rating guide are presented in the same cursive font while
preserving actual student work, including errors. This will ensure that the sample essays are easier
for raters to read and use as scoring aids.
Raters should continue to disregard the quality of a student’s handwriting in scoring examination
papers and focus on how well the student has accomplished the task. The content-specific rubric
should be applied holistically in determining the level of a student’s response.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 5 – A
Throughout world history, many groups of people have been
exploited, mistreated, and oppressed. However, out of these situations,
many admirable figures have emerged to defend human rights, using
a variety of methods. These methods varied from person to person and
had different degrees of success. Two notable advocates of human
rights were Mohandas Ghandi in India, and Paul Rusesabagina in
Rwanda. Both of these men played crucial roles in the protection of
human rights in the modern world.
Paul Rusesabagina was an important human rights activist in the
mid 1990s, during the Rwandan Genocide. The genocide stemmed
from ethnic tension between the Hutu and the Tutsi. These two African
tribes had a long history of conflict made worse by previous European
imperial practices. Shortly after a negotiated truce, the Hutu president
was murdered, and in response, Hutu forces began to systematically
wipe out the Tutsi population. This genocide ultimately led to over
800,000 deaths. Paul Rusesabagina was directly involved in the
conflict as he was a Hutu man married to a Tutsi woman.
One method Rusesabagina used was allowing Tutsi refugees to
take shelter in the Mille Collines Hotel in Rawanda, where he was the
manager. After the UN abandoned its efforts in Rwanda,
Rusesabagina was forced to use other methods. By bribing both the
Rwandan military as well as other Hutu officials Rusesabagina was
able to gain protection and supplies for those he was helping.
Rusesabagina also provided footage of the genocide to be shown on the
media outlets to increase global awareness. This tactic successfully
gained support from the outside world to help the Rwandans.
Eventually, the UN intervened in Rwanda ultimately helping
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 5 – A
Rusesabagina to transport close to 1000 Tutsi refugees to safety.
Overall, Paul Rusesabinga’s methods to defend human rights were
extremely successful, although racism between the two groups still
exists. Rusesabagina’s actions have since been made into a popular
film, “Hotel Rwanda.” Again this has increased both public awareness
of the Rwanda genocide as well as put pressure on the UN to prevent
future atrocities of this nature.
Like Rusesabagina, Mohandas Ghandi advocated for human
rights and justice in India. During British colonial rule, people
indigenous to the Indian subcontenent were opressed and treated as
subordinates. British colonization of India, its “crown jewel”
undermined traditional Indian values and practices. Britain exploited
the economy for its own gain. As Indians became second class
citizens in their own nation, poverty rose, and western influences were
forced on the population. Ghandi believed the Indian people deserved
better treatment.
Ghandi’s main tactic was the policy satyagraha, which urged non-
violence and civil disobedience. Like Rusesabagina, Ghandi risked his
own life to defend the rights of others. Conditions in India were also
seen by the world on various media sources. Two examples of Ghandi
leading opposistion to British oppression were the home spun
movement and the salt march. These movements wanted to decrease
British economic control of the British monopoly on both textiles and
salt, and to provide Indians the ability to produce domestic goods.
Indians boycotted British textiles by making their own, with use of
the spinning wheel. During the salt march Indians marched to the
ocean and obtained their own salt.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 5 – A
Ghandi’s methods were extremely successfull as India eventually
won its independence in 1947. However, Ghandi’s vision for a unified
independent India was shattered by religious conflict leading to the
creation of Pakistan. Even Ghandi himself fell victim to the violence
he sought to stop. He was assassinated by a radical Hindu. His legacy
of civil disobedience and nonviolent protests have influenced future
movements like those of Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.
Mohandas Ghandi in India and Paul Rusesabinga in Rwanda
were successful advocates of human rights. They began to defend
human rights due to very different circumstances and used different
methods to restore justice. Though they both faced extreme violence and
hatred in their respective regions, both men were able to defend human
rights using peaceful methods.
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Anchor Level 5-A
The response:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth by discussing the historical
circumstances that caused Paul Rusesabagina and Mohandas Gandhi to defend human rights, the
methods they used, as well as the extent to which these methods were successful
• Is more analytical than descriptive (Paul Rusesabagina: African conflict made worse by previous
European imperialism; Rusesabagina was a Hutu man married to a Tutsi woman, which played a role
in his involvement; Rusesabagina used media outlets to increase global awareness both during and
after the genocide; Rusesabagina’s methods were successful, although racism between the Hutus and
Tutsis still exists; Mohandas Gandhi: British colonization of India undermined traditional Indian
values and practices; Britain exploited the economy for its own gain; Gandhi’s vision of a unified
independent India was shattered by religious conflict, leading to the creation of Pakistan; Gandhi’s
legacy of nonviolent protests influenced future movements like those of Nelson Mandela and Martin
Luther King Jr.)
• Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (Paul Rusesabagina: refugees;
Mille Collines Hotel; United Nations; bribes, Hotel Rwanda; Mohandas Gandhi: subcontinent;
satyagraha; civil disobedience; homespun movement; Salt March; British monopolies; Pakistan;
assassination)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that
are somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 5. The response effectively combines
analytical statements and numerous details, highlighting the circumstances of the Rwandan genocide and
of British imperialism in India that led to Rusesabagina’s and Gandhi’s actions. A discussion of the short-
term successes of both men’s actions is complimented by the recognition of long-term challenges in their
respective regions.
Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 5 – B
At different times in history, conflicts involving human rights
have arisen all over the world, each surrounded by different
circumstances. Efforts of individuals who have defended human
rights have met with varying degrees of success. In some countries
where the struggle to defend human rights was successful, a policy or
doctrine of non violence was used. In India, Mohandas Gandhi fought
against British rule. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela fought against
the cruel discrimination and segregation under Apartheid. Both of
these leaders, through their beliefs in non-violent protest, successfully
defended human rights in their respective nations.
In British India, Gandhi protested the unfair laws of the British
controlled government. Many Indians were poor, as the economy
functioned for the sole benefit of the British. Indians faced food
shortages partially because land was often used to plant cash crops to
benefit the British. Gandhi saw that his people were suffering and
acted. Gandhi’s education and experience as a lawyer helped him to
spread the word of his cause in persuasive speeches. In turn, Indians
gathered to protest in peaceful demonstrations. Gandhi insisted that
these demonstrations remained non violent because he thought that
violence would stir a stronger reaction from the British and further
harm his people. For example, Gandhi initiated a boycott on British
products. The Salt March rallied Indians to walk to the sea to get salt,
disrupting the British monopoly of salt. His call for Indians to spin
their own cloth was to increase Indian self-sufficiency while battling
British domination. Throughout this movment, Gandhi insisted his
followers remain peaceful despite the violence and brutality used by
British authority. Through his persistance and determination
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 5 – B
managed to unify both Hindus and Muslims during the home rule
movement. Yet, as independence approached, it was evident that this
unity would not remain. Pakistan was created with the support of the
Muslim League while India remained primarily Hindu. Economically,
Gandhi’s actions to boycott British goods proved detrimental to
Britain’s revenue. Still, the legacy of British economic imperialism
continued to plague India in years to come. Gandhi’s non violence
doctrine was extremely successful in defending human rights.
Beginning in South Africa in mid-1900s, Nelson Mandela
defended the rights of his fellow South Africans. The minority white
population had power over the majority black population under the
policy of apartheid. They forced the blacks to relocate to established
homelands which were characterized by bad living conditions. The
white government discriminated against black South Africans using
social laws, unfair economic policy, and governmental oppression. The
African National Congress was a group which battled against
apartheid. Nelson Mandela, like Gandhi, preached non-violence and
organized large-scale protests. After years of no success at changing
government policy through civil disobedience, Mandela turned toward
more violent actions. His change in method was partially spurred by
events like the Sharpeville Massacre in which the white South African
police opened fire on peacefully assembled black South Africans.
Mandela was eventually jailed for his radical involvement in the ANC.
After International attention and support forced the government to set
him free, Mandela peacefully worked with President De Klerk to protect
the human rights of the native blacks in South Africa and to end
apartheid. A few years after his release, Mandela was elected President
of South Africa, partially because black South Africans had gained
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 5 – B
the right to vote. Efforts to end apartheid brought an end to carrying
passbooks, and restrictions surrounding homelands and later led to an
increased standard of living for some blacks. Mandela remains a
symbol of equality and hope for South Africans.
Overtime many methods have been used to defend human rights.
Gandhi and Mandela are proof that policies of peaceful protest can
often be successful. In India, Mohandas Gandhi fought British rule
and defended human rights. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela fought
the racist segregation and discrimination of the Apartheid system.
These individuals have had a lasting positive impact on the human
rights movements around the world.
Anchor Level 5-B
The response:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth by discussing the historical
circumstances that led Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to defend human rights as well as their
specific actions and the extent to which those actions were successful
• Is more analytical than descriptive (Mohandas Gandhi: many Indians were poor, as the economy
functioned for the sole benefit of the British; Gandhi’s education and experience as a lawyer helped
him promote his cause; Gandhi thought violence would stir a stronger reaction from the British and
further harm his people; Gandhi managed to unify Hindus and Muslims in the struggle for
independence, but this unity did not remain; legacy of British economic imperialism continued;
Nelson Mandela: Mandela, like Gandhi, preached nonviolence and organized large-scale protests;
Mandela turned toward more radical actions, spurred by events like the Sharpeville massacre;
international attention forced the government to set him free; Mandela remains a long term symbol of
hope and equality in South Africa)
• Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: cash crops;
Salt March; boycott; British monopoly; creation of Pakistan; Muslim League; Nelson Mandela:
homelands; jailed; African National Congress; De Klerk; passbooks)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that
are somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 5. The response includes many relevant facts
and details as well as a variety of analytical statements that support the connections between the historical
circumstances, actions, and outcomes of the movements of both Gandhi and Mandela. The strength of the
response is the discussion of the nonviolent roots of both movements despite the different evolutions and
outcomes.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 4 – A
Throughout history, individuals from different societies have
chosen to step up and fight for basic human rights. These individuals
have used all different methods, some with success and some with
nothing to show for their efforts. Two very well-known men who
fought for human rights were Mohandas Gandhi of India and Nelson
Mandela of South Africa.
Mohandas Gandhi grew up in a time when the majority of Indians
were living in poverty without the basic human rights which people in
other parts of the world sometimes took for granted. India at that time
was under British control. Indians were forced to labor to benefit the
British rather than improve their own country. While British industry
flourished, the Indian economy suffered. Men like Gandhi had a
desire for a better, independent future for the people of India.
In response to British imperialism, Gandhi used a method known
as civil disobedience. This means that he never used any kind of
violence, but refused to follow unfair rules in order to achieve his
goals. Instead, he did things such as wear very simple, undecorated,
traditional clothing both at home in India and even when he visited
cities such as London in order to fight for his cause. This became
known as the homespun movement. Gandhi encouraged Indians to
wear cloth made on their own looms instead of British textiles, in
hopes of reducing British profits and reviving traditional Indian
crafts. Gandhi also led nonviolent movements in India. One of the
most famous being the Great Salt march. This was a result of Indian
unrest due to British monopoly and tax on salt. Salt was needed for
life. On the Salt march, Gandhi led a large group of Indians to the
salt-rich ocean, where he showed them how to make salt for themselves.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 4 – A
In addition to fighting against the British, Gandhi also stood up
against some of the traditional beliefs of India, such as the
mistreatment of the “untouchables”, India’s lowest caste.
Mohandas Gandhi spend his entire life fighting for human rights
in India. He was jailed many times, but he was never deterred. His
movement can be viewed as partially successful. India achieved
independence but so did Pakistan because they were unable to unite
the religious populations. Riots broke out as Hindus moved from
Pakistan to India and Muslims moved from India to Pakistan.
Though the caste system was outlawed in India’s constitution, many
Indians still experience social inequality today. Still, Gandhi tried to
put India’s people on a path to peace.
Nelson Mandela grew up at a time when South Africa was under a
brutal and extreemly unjust system of apartheid. This means that
although South Africa’s population has a vast majority of Blacks and
very few whites, the whites still were in controll, while the blacks were
severly discriminated against and denied basic human rights.
Mandela was very similar to Gandhi in that he began with a goal
of achieving his aims through civil disobedience. He and his followers
spoke out against apartheid and insisted that fair and free elections
be held in South Africa. Mandela worked with the ANC (African
National Congress) to lead protest movements against white
oppression. He moved from nonviolent to more violent protests over
time. Mandela was arrested and kept in a South African jail for 27
years. However, he never despaired, and worked for the cause even from
his jail cell. After he was released, his goals were finally achieved.
With the help of the South African President F.W. DeKlerk and
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 4 – A
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, fair elections were finally achieved in
South Africa. Nelson Mandela was elected as the country’s first ever
black president.
Both Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela worked towards
achieving human rights for their countries through civil disobedience.
Both of them often suffered greatly for their persistence, but in the end
both of them were able to achieve some basic human rights for their
countrymen.
Anchor Level 4-C
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task but does so somewhat unevenly by discussing the historical
circumstances, methods used, and success of Mohandas Gandhi in defending human rights more
thoroughly than those of Nelson Mandela
• Is both descriptive and analytical (Mohandas Gandhi: majority of Indians were living in poverty
without basic human rights; Indians were forced to labor to benefit the British; Gandhi used civil
disobedience in response to British imperialism; Gandhi encouraged Indians to wear cloth made on
their own looms, instead of British textiles; hoped to revive traditional Indian crafts; the Salt March
was a result of Indian unrest due to the British monopoly and tax on salt; Gandhi showed Indians how
to make salt for themselves; although the caste system was outlawed, Indians still experience social
inequality; Nelson Mandela: grew up under the brutal system of apartheid; a very few whites had
control over the black majority; Mandela started with the goal of achieving aims through civil
disobedience; Mandela worked with ANC to lead protest movements against white oppression;
worked for the cause even from his jail cell; was elected the country’s first black president)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: independence;
homespun movement; British imperialism; civil disobedience; monopoly; untouchables; Pakistan;
Hindus moved to India; Muslims moved to Pakistan; constitution; Nelson Mandela: discriminated
against; fair and free elections; arrested and jailed for 27 years; F. W. De Klerk and Archbishop
Desmond Tutu)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that
are somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. The response connects the civil
disobedience movements of Gandhi and Mandela to their defense of human rights in their respective
nations. However, additional analytic statements and details, especially in the discussion of Nelson
Mandela, would have strengthened the response.
Anchor Level 4-A
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 4 – B
Throughout the course of history, the idea that every man is born
with natural rights has evolved. At times groups have made
unjustified efforts to deprive certain people of these rights. Among
these scenario’s is the British colonization of India as well as the
establishment of Apartheid in South Africa. Thankfully two men,
Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela dedicated themselves to
movements to stop the violations of human rights in the respective
countries.
During the 1900’s South Africa was a nation inhabited by both
native black Africans and white Afrikaners. Black Africans were
forced to live in established homelands, had their travel rights
restricted, and faced segregation. Unfortunately although the native
population was much larger they were being oppressed by the
Afrikaner minority who controlled the government.
A similar situation existed in India in the 19th century. The British
crown took direct control of India. As part of the British empire,
Indians faced awful treatment, heavy taxation, and lacked a voice in
their nation’s government. The British took advantage of conflict
between Hindus and Muslims in India by instigating one side
against the other. The culmination of all these circumstances
undermined human rights in India and spurred Gandhi to act.
Fortunately for South African Nelson Mandela would struggle to
challenge the injustices blacks faced. Mandela joined the ANC to
expose and fight against the nature of apartheid. His work included
boycotts, strikes, and mass protests which were both violent and
peaceful. Violent incidents like the Sharpeville Massacre, where
Afrikaner military killed and wounded peaceful black African
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demonstrators caused division within the ANC and caused some
members to take more radical action. This did not sit well among the
Afrikaners and as a result they convicted and imprisoned many ANC
leaders including Nelson Mandela. He was sentenced to life in jail,
but mounting world pressure led to his eventual release after 27 years.
Mandela’s efforts undoubtedly achieved tremendous success for his
movement. Apartheid was abolished, Mandela was elected President of
South Africa in free, open elections and a new constitution was
written to promote democracy and protect human rights. Although
many successes stemmed from Mandela’s work, legacies of apartheid
still exist with inequalities in wealth, education, and healthcare.
Mohandas Gandhi was a western educated lawyer who had watched
his people being stripped of their natural rights. He used a technique
known as passive resistance, which employed nonviolent protest.
Gandhi encouraged Indians to boycott British goods and work to
become economically self-sufficient. These efforts led to the homespun
movement as well as the Salt March. Gandhi endured imprisonment
and fasted as a protest. He often spoke and wrote on the importance of
home rule. His methods of civil disobedience were met by British
responses including police action, public massacre, and brute force.
Indians were able to put aside religious rivalries to find a common
enemy in the British foreigners. Gandhi led India to overcome the
tyranny of the British and has had an immense impact on the
improvement of human rights in a free India. He was somewhat
successful in getting women and the impoverished some recognition
and partially successful in overcoming the dispute between Muslim
and Hindu to achieve Indian independence. Still, the nation was
partitioned creating Pakistan which remains predominantly Muslim
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and India which is primarily Hindu.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to outstanding individuals that
overcome obstacles to resolve conflict, increase human rights, and
increase peace among people. The fact that Nelson Mandela won and
Gandhi was nominated for this award highlights the world’s
recognition of their efforts. Both Gandhi and Mandela have become
symbols for the struggle against oppression around the globe.
Anchor Level 4-B
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task but does so somewhat unevenly by discussing the historical
circumstances that led Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi to defend human rights and the
methods they employed more thoroughly than the extent to which their actions were successful
• Is both descriptive and analytical (Nelson Mandela: native population was oppressed by Afrikaner
minority who controlled the government; violent incidents like the Sharpeville massacre caused
division in the ANC and radical action by some members; efforts achieved success in apartheid being
abolished, open elections, and a new constitution; legacies of apartheid still exist with inequalities in
wealth, education, and health care; Mohandas Gandhi: British took advantage of conflicts between
Hindus and Muslims in India; Indians faced awful treatment, heavy taxation, and lacked a voice in
their government; circumstances undermined human rights in India; Indians put aside religious
rivalries to find a common enemy in the British foreigners)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (Nelson Mandela: homelands;
segregation; imprisonment; boycott; strikes; 27 years in jail; awarded Nobel Peace Prize; Mohandas
Gandhi: western-educated lawyer, passive resistance; civil disobedience; public massacre; Indian
independence; boycott; Salt March; partition; homespun movement; economic self-sufficiency;
world’s recognition of his efforts)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. Some analytical ideas are infused in the
response with facts and examples, showing an understanding of the protest-based movements led by
Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. However, the extent of success for the actions of both Gandhi
and Mandela lacks development and contains little analysis. The response does recognize the remaining
challenges in India and South Africa despite the relative success of both movements.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 4 – C
Throughout history, some governments have abused the human
rights of people. Individuals have often attempted to stand up to such
oppression. They have met with varying degrees of success. Both
Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela struggled against human
rights violations in their home nation.
India was under the control of the East India Company until the
Sepoy Rebellion convinced the British government to take direct
control over India. Britain, at the time was building an Empire
around the globe, by colonizing other nations. The British had the idea
that the colony was only there for the benefit of the mother country,
part of a policy called mercantilism. They called India the jewel in the
crown. Britain used India’s resources and work force for its own
purpose, putting a heavy tax on some goods sold to the Indians.
Britain used India as a market for British manufactured goods.
Mohandas Gandhi was a peaceful protester against the British
violation of Indian human rights. As a young man he was educated
as a lawyer and became familiar with British policies in India. At the
Amritsar massacre, British troops opened fire on unarmed men,
women, and children. Despite this event, Gandhi continued to advocate
for peaceful movements. He used means such as fasting, peace
marches, and boycotts. He led a salt march to the sea in protest of a
British tax on salt, which gathered great support from Indians. He also
started a home spun movement making his own clothes and
encouraging other to do the same. This movement was in response to
the British cheap clothing that flooded Indian markets forcing Indian
textile makers out of business. Gandhi delivered his message of civil
disobedience through both his writings and speeches. As a result,
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many Indians began to assemble peacefully to discuss issues related
to British imperialism.
Gandhi helped to achieve independence for India, but did not
achieve everything he had hoped for. The Hindus and Muslims of India
could not overcome their differences. As a result, Mohammad Ali
Jinnah led the movement to have the nation divided into Muslim
Pakistan and a primarily Hindu India. Border regions of these two
nations remain engulfed in conflict and tension.
South Africa had been colonized by both the Dutch and later the
British. The white government had a system of segregation and
discrimination called apartheid in place. These racist laws dictated
where black Africans could live, work, and travel. Black Africans had
to stay on established homelands, could only work at certain jobs, and
had to travel with a pass book. Many people spoke out against
apartheid including Nelson Mandela.
He started out promoting nonviolence as a means of achieving
racial equality. Nonviolent protests and gatherings in South Africa
were met with brute force. Events like the Sharpeville Massacre caused
Mandela and other ANC members to turn to violent acts, eventually
leading to his arrest. After being jailed for 27 years he was finally
freed by de Klerk. He later ran for President and won partially
because this was the first election in which Blacks could vote,
symbolizing the end of apartheid.
Mandela realized the way to peace was by setting an example
within the government of Blacks and Whites working together. He
made de Klerk Vice President and set up the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission. He united the nation of South Africa for the first time.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 4 – C
History is full of human rights violations and those that stand up
against them. Men like Gandhi and Mandela have paved the way for
future leaders to inspire their followers to peace and unity.
Anchor Level 4-C
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task but does so somewhat unevenly by discussing Mohandas Gandhi
more thoroughly than Nelson Mandela
• Is both descriptive and analytical (Mohandas Gandhi: the Sepoy Rebellion convinced the British
government to take direct control over India; Britain was building an empire by colonizing other
nations; British believed that colony was there for the benefit of the mother country; homespun
movement was in response to the cheap British clothing that flooded Indian markets, forcing Indian
textile makers out of business; Gandhi delivered his message with speeches and writings; Gandhi
continued to advocate for peaceful movements; Hindus and Muslims could not overcome all their
differences; Nelson Mandela: South Africa was colonized by the Dutch and later the British; white
government had a system of segregation and discrimination called apartheid; racist laws dictated
where black Africans could live, work, and travel; Mandela promoted nonviolence as a way of
achieving racial equality; nonviolent protests were met with brute force; events like Sharpeville
caused Mandela and others to turn to violent acts, eventually leading to his arrest; Mandela set an
example in the government by having blacks and whites work together)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: East India
Company; mercantilism; jewel in the crown; market for British manufactured goods; lawyer; Amritsar
massacre; fasting; marches; boycotts; Salt March; civil disobedience; imperialism; independence;
Muhammad Ali Jinnah; Pakistan; border regions; Nelson Mandela: homelands; passbook; ANC;
jailed for 27 years; President De Klerk; Truth and Reconciliation Commission)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that
are a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. The response includes numerous
supportive descriptive details. While somewhat limited, strong analytic statements are made for each
individual that enhance the discussion.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 3 – A
Throughout history many groups and individuals have fought
against human rights violations. These groups or individuals use a
variety of methods. Some use violence while others use nonviolence.
Individuals like Mohandus Gandhi and Desmond Tutu fought
against human rights violations. Mohandus Gandhi of India used
nonviolence methods to pressure the British government to “walk out”
of India. Desmond Tutu of South Africa also used nonviolent means
to end the policy of Aparthied. Both individuals using acts of
nonviolence got the results they wanted.
During the 1800s India was colonized by Great Britain. Britain
wanted the raw materials from India to support growing
industrialization. The British also hoped to sell products back to the
Indians for a profit. Under British rule the Indians were treated like
second class citizens in their home country. They were not granted the
same rights and freedoms, like education and freedom of speech as the
British had. The British were treated as first class citizen had on
foreign soil, angering many Indians. Gandhi was a middle class
Indian and educated in western ways. However, when traveling in
South Africa, he witnessed and experienced racial discrimination.
Gandhi used civil disobedience, which meant not complying with
regulations set by the government in South Africa. When Gandhi
returned to India, he joined the Indian National Congress a political
group wanting autonomy from Great Britain. Gandhi hoped this
would help start the independence movement for India. Gandhi used
methods of civil disobedience, boycotts and fasts to defend human
rights. One of his most famous actions was the salt march in the
early 1900s. This march was caused by the British tax on salt and
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their monopoly on the salt industry. A monopoly is on individual or
company having complete control over an industry. Gandhi and his
followers marched to the Indian Ocean and made salt. This event and
the march on the salt works showed the rest of the world that the
British lost their moral authority over the Indians. In the end, India
gained independence in 1947. Independence was Bitter sweet, because
it came with the partitioning of Indian. The Muslim League, wanted
autonomy-independence from India fearing they would be persecuted
in the hindu dominated society. Gandhi’s methods were successful but
true unity was a failure as India did not stay together.
In South Africa Bishop Desmond Tutu became part of the groups
fighting against the policy of Aparthied. Aparthied was a system of
laws focused on segregation of the races. This policy imposed by the
government separated the white African minority known as
Afrikaners and the black African majority. Afrikaners are the white
Dutch descendants. they held most of the good land and political
power, oppressing the Black African majority. This policy required
Black Africans to carry around passbooks whenever they traveled and
use different public and living facilities from the Afrikaners. Black
Africans were treated like second class citizens. Bishop Desmond Tutu
used nonviolent methods to end Aparthied. He is most responsible for
pressuring the United Nations to place economic sanctions (countries
refusal to buy goods from oppressive government) on South Africa.
South Africa’s economy was partially based on selling expensive gems
to other countries and foreign loans. Without that money coming in
their economy continued to slow down, helping cause the end of
Aparthied. Bishop Tutu’s efforts along with the efforts of others were
Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 3 – A
successful in ending Aparthied. With the help of the white president
De Klerk and Nelson Mandela, who had become the symbol of the
movement to end Aparthied, they formed agreements to slowly
desegregate public facilities and abolish apartheid.
Desmond Tutu and Mohandus Gandhi are two individuals that
used nonviolence methods to end oppression in their country and
defend human rights. Gandhi in India used boycotts and Tutu in
South Africa economic sanctions. these individuals were successful in
their efforts. They successfully defended human rights from
oppressors. At different times in history, individuals defended human
rights using a variety of methods, violent and nonviolent, but in the
end they all had some degree of success.
Anchor Level 3-A
The response:
• Develops most aspects of the task in some depth by discussing the historical circumstances, methods
used, and success of Mohandas Gandhi in more depth than those of Desmond Tutu
• Is more descriptive than analytical (Mohandas Gandhi: during the 1800s, India was colonized by
Great Britain; Britain got raw materials from India and hoped to sell products back to India for profit;
Indians were treated like second-class citizens; Indians not granted same education and free speech as
British; Gandhi was middle class and educated in western ways; Gandhi joined the Indian National
Congress, a political group wanting autonomy from Great Britain; Salt March caused by the British
tax on salt and their monopoly; Desmond Tutu: Bishop Tutu joined groups fighting against the policy
of apartheid; apartheid separated Afrikaners and the black majority; black Africans had to carry
passbooks and use different public and living facilities; Tutu pressured the United Nations to place
economic sanctions on South Africa; agreements to slowly desegregate public facilities and abolish
apartheid)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: British industrialization; civil
disobedience; boycotts; fasts; partition of India; Muslim League; Hindu-dominated society; Desmond
Tutu: Afrikaners are white Dutch descendants; Afrikaners held most of the good land and political
power; nonviolent methods; F. W. De Klerk; Nelson Mandela)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. The response uses accurate details and
descriptions to discuss Mohandas Gandhi and Desmond Tutu. However, the treatment of Gandhi is more
analytical and offers more details to support the discussion while the discussion of Desmond Tutu relies
more heavily on generalizations and a limited number of facts.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 3 – B
In the U.S. constitution, it guarantees all people; life, liberty, and
the persuit of Happyness. Human Rights are the basic rights that the
government should protect for its people. Some rights that many
democratic nations guarantees are: freedom of speech, assembly, and
the right to vote. Throughout history, there have been many struggles
for rights. Two individuals that fought for human rights were John
Locke, by spreading and writing ideas about freedom, and Mohandas
Gandhi, by civil disobedience and passive resistance.
John Locke was an Individual who believed everyone was born with
natural human rights. He wrote durring a time when the government
was viewed as strict, divine, and absolute. For centuries, absolute
monarchs controlled many of the nations within western Europe.
Monarchs in countries like France and Spain controlled all political
and economic decisions within their nation, having a tremendous
impact on those under their reign. John Locke protested against
absolutism and wrote about Freedom, liberty, and the right to abolish
an unjust government. Locke believed that people should have the right
to speak freely about topics such as the government. He wanted people
to be treated fairly. Lastly, John Locke wanted people to have the right
to overthrow an unjust government that was not representing their
interests. He was some what successful in his fight for human rights
because his ideas influenced the French Revolution and Latin
American independence movements. With the help of printing
technology and salons, Locke’s ideas became popular and caused
many others to join his fight. Even today, his ideas are expressed in
Constitutions all around the world.
Another individual that fought for basic human rights was
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Mohandas Gandhi. Gandhi lived in India during the time of British
Imperialism. Britian had control over India and took away the basic
rights of the Indians that were already living there. The British would
often use force to put down any opposition and futhermore used India
for their own wealth. The British sold their goods in India and put
Indians producing similar goods out of business. Gandhi fought the
cruel control of Britian by using nonviolent methods such as civil
disobedience. Civil disobedience methods are ones protesting,
boycotting, or going on strikes. Because the British taxed salt and had
a monopoly on salt production, Ghandi led the great Salt march.
Once, when violent protesting broke out, Ghandi went on a fast strike
until the violence ended. Ghandi fought hard for the basic human
rights many are granted today. In the end, the hard work paid off and
now India is an independent country, free from British rule. Many
looked up to Ghandi for he was a key figure on the fight for basic
human rights. If he were not killed by a religious extremist, who
knows how much he could of done for the fight for human rights?
Human rights have been defended by many brave Individuals.
Each Individual has defended human rights using a variety of
methods, each having their efforts met with varying degrees of
success. Both John Locke and Mohandas Gandhi fought for basic
rights. Locke challenged absolutism while Gandhi stood up to British
imperialism. Today, many governments provide the rights so many
individuals fought for.
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Anchor Level 3-B
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth by discussing the historical circumstances, methods
used, and success of John Locke and Mohandas Gandhi in defending human rights
• Is more descriptive than analytical (John Locke: Locke believed everyone was born with natural
human rights; protested against absolutism; wrote about freedom, liberty, and the right to abolish an
unjust government; Locke’s ideas influenced the French Revolution and Latin American
independence movements; Locke’s ideas became popular as a result of printing technology and
salons; his ideas are expressed in constitutions around the world; Mohandas Gandhi: British had
control over India and took away basic rights of the Indians; British often used force to put down any
opposition; British sold their goods in India and put Indians producing similar goods out of business;
Gandhi used civil disobedience; went on a fast until violent protesting ended; India is now an
independent country)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (John Locke: government viewed as divine;
absolute monarchs; France and Spain; free speech; Mohandas Gandhi: British imperialism; nonviolent
methods; protesting; boycotting; strikes; Salt March in response to salt tax and monopoly; killed by a
religious extremist)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are
somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. The treatment of John Locke and
Mohandas Gandhi relies on broad generalizations, some relevant descriptive details, and a few analytical
statements, demonstrating an understanding of the task. The discussion of the extent to which Locke and
Gandhi’s efforts were successful is limited. A tighter integration of ideas would have strengthened the
response.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 3 – C
Throughout history, many individuals have defended human
rights with a variety of methods. The individual(s) have made great
impacts on the people they helped. Mohandas Gandhi helped people in
India. Nelson Mandela worked for rights in South Africa. Both these
men led movements to help human rights.
Mohandas Gandhi was a Hindu Indian that went to Great Britain
to study law. He later went to South Africa to practice law and became
aware of apartheid. Gandhi worked in South Africa to eliminate the
segregation he witnessed. He would later use similar methods to resist
British control in India. Gandhi went back to India where he led the
independence movement. Under British imperialism, the Indians were
often mistreated. India was not considered a country with free people
to the British but just seen as a resource. The British took many of
their natural resources, exploited Indian labor, and used India as a
market for their goods. Gandhi led a nonviolent but illegal protest
movement. One British oficer used forced to stop a protest by taking
tanks and weapons to block the only exit, and shot men, women and
children leading to many casualties. This is known as the Amritsar
Massacre. Two other nonviolent protests were the Homespun movement
and the Salt March. In the Homespun movement, Indians burned
British made clothes and made their own. The Salt March was a protest
against the salt tax in which Gandhi showed Indians how to make
their own salt. The media became involved in the coverage of these
movements, which showed the British unfair treatment. After World
War II Great Britain became weaker, and eventually granted India
their independence. Mohandas Gandhi had three goals for India:
independence, unity and peace. Unfortunately religious differences
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soon led to violence and partition.
Another human rights leader was Nelson Mandela. Mandela was a
nationalist leader in South Africa. The South African government
was controlled by a white minority. This white government setup
apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid is a system of laws focused on
the separation of races. In South Africa, the black people were
segregated from the white. The black people got less of on education,
less job opportunities, even a specific place where they had to live.
Mandela wrote a charter to end apartheid. In the 1960’s he was arrested
many times for acting against the government and not carrying
around the pass books they were forced to carry under the law.
Mandela worked with the ANC to protest the unfair conditions
established by the white government. Eventually, he was sentenced to
life in prison. The media, world pressure and the negative economic
impact of sanctions led to the release of Mandela. Many changes
occurred in South Africa including an end to segregation and now
the black people could vote. Nelson Mandela was elected the first black
president of South Africa. Nelson Mandela went from prison to
President. Because of Nelson Mandela’s protest, South Africa became a
better nation.
All it takes is one individual to make a great change. Many people
in history have defended and fought for human rights and won.
Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi both achieved their goals with
nonviolent means. Gandhi and Mandela’s efforts have led to much
success in India and Africa.
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Anchor Level 3-C
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth by discussing Mohandas Gandhi’s and Nelson
Mandela’s defense of human rights
• Is more descriptive than analytical (Mohandas Gandhi: Gandhi went to Great Britain to study law;
Gandhi worked to end segregation in South Africa; used similar methods to resist British control in
India; Indians often mistreated under British imperialism; Gandhi led nonviolent but illegal protest
movements; Indians burned British-made clothes and made their own; Gandhi showed Indians how to
make their own salt; media became more involved in the coverage of the movement; Britain
eventually granted India independence; religious differences led to violence and partition; Nelson
Mandela: South African government was controlled by the white minority who set up apartheid; black
people got less education, job opportunities, and a specific place to live; Mandela arrested many times
for acting against the government and not carrying a passbook; media, world pressure, negative
economic pressure led to Mandela’s release from prison; elected first black president)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: Hindu; natural resources
taken by British; Indian labor exploited; India used as market for British goods; Amritsar Massacre;
homespun movement; Salt March; goals of independence, unity, and peace; Nelson Mandela:
nationalist; separation of races; ANC; sanctions); includes an inaccuracy (Nelson Mandela: wrote a
charter to end apartheid)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. The discussion about Gandhi shows an
understanding of the circumstances and the methods employed. However, the discussion of Mandela is
less developed. The response would have benefited from more analytic statements and a more thorough
treatment of the extent to which Gandhi’s and Mandela’s efforts were successful.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 2 – A
Throughout history individuals have defended human rights with
varying degrees of success. Men and women have stood up to
prejudices and unfair treatment, despite knowing the repercutions of
disturbing the peace from prior individuals who have rose to leadership.
Two people stand out amongst the many who have tried to change and
defend human rights; namely, Mary Wollstonecraft and Mohandas
Gandhi. While two radically different people compared to each other,
their fight for human rights had distinct similarities.
During the Enlightenment, as well known men like John Locke
and Thomas Hobbs defined the rights of men, strangely many denied
the same for women. Mary Wollstonecraft, considered to be the first in
widely publicizing the advantages of women working, was a pioneer
feminist. Her authority on women’s rights highly impacted French
and English society as women became hosts to some of the most
enjoyable and knowledgeable parties, called salons. On the opposite
end, Mohandas Gandhi, an English learned lawyer widely influenced
Indian and African rights during the early 1900s. Gandhi could see
the unfair treatment of the colored and black class such as separated
dining, lodging, and even policies on who could walk or stand next to
someone on the road. Despite the overwhelming African and Indian
majority in Africa, whites were the ones primarily in control.
Mary Wollstonecraft and Mohandas Gandhi had similar
approaches to defending human rights. Wollstonecraft’s well known
treatise A Vindication on the Rights of Women was a well argued and
well written document. During the Enlightenment, the printing press
was beginning to revolutionize education. Wollstonecraft’s treatise
swept across Europe in heated argument. Like Wollstonecraft, Gandhi
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also chose to defend human rights passively but with much meaning.
Gandhi read speeches toward defying the government, such as
burning your identification papers. Unfortunately, revolutionary
fervor increased till Gandhi’s once peaceful fight for rights turned
into a large and bloody massacre during one speech. A well known act
of Gandhi was his fast that lasted for 30 days. He had vowed to fast
until all physical revolutionary acts were stopped.
Mary Wollstonecraft, in all of her best efforts, did not change
much for women’s rights. Although she set the path for later
development and change, many of her ideas were not well recieved.
Gandhi, on the other hand, dramatically changed the lives of Africans
and Indians in Africa. His stanch support for a peaceful protest
garnered many supporters. His rational and logical mind made it
hard for the men against him to fight his reasonings.
Mary Wollstonecraft and Mohandas Gandhi exemplify people who
revolutionized their area of interest. While not always effective, they
did make a strong impact in defending human rights.
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Anchor Level 2-A
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for Mary Wollstonecraft and Mohandas Gandhi
• Is primarily descriptive (Mary Wollstonecraft: first to publicize advantages of women working; impacted
French and English society; women became hosts of knowledgeable parties, called salons; her treatise
swept across Europe; set the path for later development and change in women’s rights; Mohandas
Gandhi: Gandhi saw unfair treatment with separate dining, lodging, and policies; Gandhi read speeches
toward defying the government; garnered supporters); includes faulty analysis (Mohandas Gandhi:
dramatically changed the lives of Africans and Indians in Africa)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (Mary Wollstonecraft: Enlightenment; John Locke;
Thomas Hobbes; feminist; Vindication On the Rights of Woman; many ideas not well received;
Mohandas Gandhi: lawyer; early 1900s; burning identification papers); includes an inaccuracy
(Mohandas Gandhi: the Indian majority in Africa)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction that goes beyond a restatement of
the theme and a weak conclusion
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. The discussion of the historical circumstances
and methods used by Mary Wollstonecraft to defend human rights as well as the extent of her success is
treated in some depth and has isolated examples of analysis. However, the discussion of Mohandas Gandhi
blends his activities in South Africa with those in India, causing a lack of clarity.
Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 2 – B
Throughout history there have been martyres and people standing
up for what they believe in and standing up for human rights. The two
people that I can think of that have done this the best are Nelson
Mandela and Ghandi. Both of these people have changed their
countrys government and their civil rights just by civil disobaying.
Nelson Mandella started to stand up for Blacks when Apartheid
became popular in South Africa where black had to live in separate
places than whites, there could be no interracial marriage. Blacks had
different schools from whites and a lot more restrictions too. Nelson
Mandela practiced civil disobedience to try to gain civil rights for
Blacks. Civil disobedience is where you peacefully protest. Mandella
had many of these but when he held one of these peacefull get togethers
the South African military came in and opened fire on innocent
protesters and that is when Mandella stoped peacefully protesting and
began a kind of terrorism but before he could do any harm he was
jailed for 27 years. When he was finally let out of jail the hole world
knew what was happening in South Africa and they wanted rights
for Blacks just like Mandella so after Mandella was let out he ran for
president and won by a landslide. Nelson Mandella was extremely
successful in his fight against Aparthied because he and the help of
some other civil rights activists ended apartheid and now Blacks have
equal rights as whites do.
Ghandi was a major power in India when helping get Indian
peoples Rights back from the British. Ghandi started protesting
against the British after he came back to India from Africa where he
was a lawyer. When Ghandi came back from Africa to India he had to
discover India all over again because he was gone for so long. Ghandi
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were restrictions against Indians making their own cloths, salt and
not buying British goods. So Ghandi made movements for each of
these restictions, the Home Spun Movement where Indians made their
own cloths. The Salt March where Ghandi walked all the way to the
Indian Sea to make salt and the last was a movement to buy only
Indian goods instead of British goods. All of these movements are all
civil disobedience movements just like Mandellas. Ghandi did bring
together India and did kick the British out of India so he did all that
he sought out to do but when India split into Pakistan and
Bangladesh he considered it a major fale on his part because India
split up.
Anchor Level 2-B
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi
• Is primarily descriptive (Nelson Mandela: Mandela stood up for blacks; blacks had to live in separate
places; no interracial marriage; had different schools; Mandela practiced civil disobedience; became
president; won by a landslide; ended apartheid; Mohandas Gandhi: protested against the British;
restrictions against Indians making their own salt; Gandhi led civil disobedience movements); includes
faulty application (Nelson Mandela: the whole world knew what was happening in South Africa;
Mohandas Gandhi: restrictions against Indians making their own clothes and not buying British goods)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (Nelson Mandela: goal to gain civil rights; peaceful
get-togethers; South African military; Mohandas Gandhi: lawyer; Salt March; homespun movement);
includes an inaccuracy (Mohandas Gandhi: India split into Pakistan and Bangladesh)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction that restates the theme and lacks a
conclusion
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. The response demonstrates a basic
understanding of the task, relying primarily on overgeneralizations to discuss the human rights efforts of
Mandela and Gandhi. Faulty application of historical details, inaccuracies, and digressions weaken the
response.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 2 – C
At times in history, groups of people around the globe have had
their rights violated, and for each of these events there is a person
willing to stand against the oppressors. Mohandas Ghandi and
Nelson Mandela are two such individuals, men that protested and
liberated their people from oppressive rulers. For these men, they all
came to their position in a unique way, defended their rights, and
succeeded in creating a better word for their people. Be it India or
Africa, these men made a difference.
The British Commonwealth was known as a sprawling, overseas
empire until the 1900’s, and had taken many territories for their
queen. One land in particular stood out amongst the rest, the Jewel of
the Commonwealth, India. India produced a hefty income for the
empire, leading more and more British inside, and eventually the
native Hindu and Muslim populace couldn’t function, and were
oppressed. This gave way to fighting, death, and a massacre that shook
both nations. Around this time is when revolutionary Mohandas
Ghandi stood against the Commonwealth. He employed a unique
method of liberation, nonviolent protest, and convinced people to weave
their own clothes and disobey the officials. After multiple fasts and
beatings, Ghandi succeeded, and the British withdrew. Even beyond
that, he managed to quell the Muslim Hindu conflict and created
Pakistan separate from India. Even in the 21st century, India
remains a strong willed nation, against oppression.
The Dutch were the first to colonize Southern Africa, causing a
blend of cultural diffusion, trade. It wasn’t until the British won it
from the Dutch that things really took a dive. A minority of whites
established a political system called Apartheid, which granted whites
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power over the native blacks. Eventually, a man named Nelson
Mandela joined the cause, and quickly led several operations against
the segregation. After being imprissoned, he eventually won the
freedom of the Blacks, and became a president of the nation. He
engaged in many peace talks with nations around the globe; and even
won a nobel peace prize for his efforts.
Throughout history, many times people have been denied basic
human rights. Their standard of living declines sharply, and people
step up to try and help their people. Mandela and Ghandi are only two
such examples of great people. These peace makers stand out in that
they all came to power, did something great, and save thousands of
lives due to the efforts they made in history.
Anchor Level 2-C
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela
• Is primarily descriptive (Mohandas Gandhi: British Commonwealth was an overseas empire until the
1900s; India produced a hefty income for the British Empire; Gandhi employed nonviolent protest;
convinced people to weave their own clothes; the British withdrew; Nelson Mandela: Dutch colonization
of South Africa caused cultural diffusion; British won it from the Dutch; whites had power over native
blacks; Mandela led operations against segregation; became a president of the nation; engaged in peace
talks); includes faulty analysis (Mohandas Gandhi: Hindu and Muslim populace could not function)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: fighting, death, and a massacre;
jewel of the commonwealth; fasts and beatings; Nelson Mandela: apartheid; Nobel Peace Prize); includes
an inaccuracy (Mohandas Gandhi: Gandhi quelled the Muslim and Hindu conflict and created Pakistan
separate from India)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. Broad generalizations and a few relevant
details are used in discussing the historical circumstances and the extent to which the efforts of Mohandas
Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were successful in the defense of human rights. However, the development of
the methods used by these individuals is very limited.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 1 – A
Human rights are the rights someone gets when he or she is born. In
some places human rights were taken away. People did stand up to this
two people that stood up to Human Rights violation were Gandhi and
Nelson Mandela.
When Ghandi was fighting for his Human Rights for people of his
country the british were in India and was using its natural resources. The
Indians wanted the British government out of there country. Gandhi was
known for his passive resistance. He was a non violent protester One
major movement he used was the Salt March. Gandhi and many others
were fed up with the British taxing the salt so they marched to the Indian
sea and got the salt they wanted from there. His resistance was so
successful that he got both Hindus and Muslims working together and
resisting a nonviolent way That’s how Gandhi was person who fight for
Human Rights.
Another person who fought for Human Rights was Nelson Mandela.
During the apartheid in South Africa he came to power to over throw the
white minority government. He was a peaceful protester just like Gandhi.
He used his ways of non violence to gain many peoples help to get the
white minority government and he was sent to jail for 20 years because
of his views. A white president at the time then helped him out of prison he
came back out and took out the white minority government. He gave
blacks there true rights they deserved and he was the first black president
of South Africa. That’s how Mandela was a Human Rights Fighter.
In conclusion that’s how Nelson Mandela and Gandhi were both people
who fought against Human Rights violations. There are still many
places today that are in need of human rights programs. People should
look at these men and follow there examples.
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Anchor Level 1-A
The response:
• Minimally develops some aspects of the task by discussing Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela
• Is descriptive (Mohandas Gandhi: was a nonviolent protestor; fed up with the British taxing of salt;
Gandhi got both Hindus and Muslims working together in a nonviolent way; Nelson Mandela: during
apartheid in South Africa, he used his ways of nonviolence to gain many people’s help)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, or details (Mohandas Gandhi: passive resistance; Salt March;
Nelson Mandela: peaceful protestor; first black president of South Africa); includes inaccuracies
(Nelson Mandela: came to power to overthrow the white minority government; sent to jail for 20
years)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes a brief introduction and a brief conclusion
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 1. The response consists of a very basic
understanding of the historical circumstances and methods used by both Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson
Mandela; however, the discussion of the extent to which their efforts were successful is brief,
overgeneralized, and lacks clarity. Minimal descriptions and inaccuracies further limit the response.
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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 1 – B
The Dalai Lama was the ruler of Tibet. He was forced out of his
beloved country by the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army who claimed
that the land of Tibet was theirs. The Dalai Lama sought refuge in a
small town in India. While in India he wrote to many peace
cooperations in the U.N. about the unfair treatement the Tibetan people
suffered under the Chinese. The Dalai Lama didn’t stop there however,
desperate to return freedom to his homeland. The Dalai Lama traveled
the world and spoke for the people of Tibet. He also won a nobel peace
prize for his actions towards ending Human Rights Abuses.
John Locke was an enlightment thinker who believed in natural
rights. The was the first time anyone had published an idea so modern
because of the printing press John Lockes ideas were quickly spread
throughout all of Europe. John Lockes ideas were successful because
they inspired the American Revolution and the French Revolution.
These two people made a major impact on history as we know it.
They took a stand for what they believed in and defended human
rights with peaceful protest, non-violence, and intelligence. They
spread their ideas and encouraged others to understand and feel the
same way so they would be successful; and they were.
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Anchor Level 1-B
The response:
• Minimally develops the task for the Dalai Lama and makes an attempt to address the task for John Locke
• Is descriptive (Dalai Lama: ruler of Tibet; sought refuge in India; wrote about unfair treatment of
Tibetan people under the Chinese; travelled the world and spoke for the people of Tibet; won a Nobel
Peace Prize; John Locke: believed in natural rights; inspired the American and French Revolutions)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, or details (Dalai Lama: Chinese People’s Liberation Army;
United Nations; John Locke: Enlightenment thinker)
• Demonstrates a weakness in organization, lacking an introduction; includes a conclusion that is
somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 1. A few facts and details frame the brief
discussion. The treatment of the Dalai Lama reflects a basic understanding of the task, but the development
is minimal. The information about John Locke is limited and not well linked to the task.
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Thematic Essay—Practice Paper – A
Throughout history, many individuals have attempted to defend the
human rights of others. These individuals have succeeded to different
degrees. Two individuals who advocated for human rights were
Mohandas Gandhi, of India and John Locke of England.
In the 19th century, the power and influence of the British began to
grow in India. The goal of many landowners was to force Indians to
grow cash crops and to make India into a new market for British
products. England sent troops to suppress the Sepoy Rebellion. Within
a year, India became an official colony of Britain. The British
continued growing and exporting cash crops such as tea, indigo, and
jute. Due to the profits these crops brought to the British, India became
known as the “Crown Jewel of their Empire”. This is the concept of
imperialism. The British set up their own form of government, and
laws that ignored Indian tradition.
Early in the 20th century, however, a man by the name of
Mohandas Gandhi sought to lead India to independance, and win
back Indian rights. Gandhi believed independence was the only way
to ensure these rights. He attempted to unite India behind the home
rule movement by promoting the idea of putting Indians first. He
wanted to unite Hindus and Muslims in an attempt to regain their
rights. Through acts of civil disobedience and passive resistence,
Gandhi led the Indian people in protests, marches, and strikes. One
famous event was the Salt March. The British government in India put
a tax on salt, a vital ingredient for life and for preserving food, the
people of India were outraged. Gandhi led the Indian people in a march
to the Indian Ocean. On the beach, they attempted to make their own
salt as a way to protest the British tax. However, the British responded
with harsh treatments and mass arrests of the protestors. As a result,
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in another incident, Gandhi and his followers began a protest at a
British salt factory. They were beaten and arrested by British
authorities for peacefully protesting. Media coverage of these and other
events gained sympathy from many world wide for the Indian
movement. These protests and acts of civil disobedience eventaully
helped win India its independance in the late 1940’s. However, Gandhi
was not successful in ending the distrust between the Indian
National Congress and the Muslim League and this led to the
partition of India and on-going disputes.
Another individual who helped defend human rights was John
Locke. He wrote Treatises that argued everyone is born with basic
human rights to life, liberty, and property. He believed that if you were
denied these rights, you had the right to fight against your
oppressors. Locke’s ideas stemmed from his observation of western
European monarchs, who were adopting increasingly absolutist
policies. He was defending the tradition of limited monarchy in
England that began with the Magna Carta. Many of the policies and
actions of English kings and queens had been denying basic human
rights to the subjects of the Crown. It was his beliefs that helped inspire
the American and French Revolutions. In the 18th century, the people
of France faced unfair economic, political, and social circumstances.
France was in debt, as a result of fighting wars with other nations
and uncontrolled spending of French Kings. People of the Third Estate
were poor, had little or no land, limited rights, and almost no say in
government. The monarchy imposed heavy taxes, and the Church was
filled with growing corruption. This left many poor without a stable
supply of affordable food. The people weren’t free, they were subjects of
the Crown. John Lockes writings were part of a larger movement
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known as the Enlightenment. Other thinkers like Rousseau, Voltaire,
and Montesquieu were also arguing against the arbitrary power of
monarchs. These ideas spread rapidly among the people through
writings and popular meeting places like salons. Lockes writings
served as a catalyst for the poor to gather, and stormed the Bastille,
beginning the violence of the French Revolution. Eventually, the
French monarchy was overthrown, and France would soon set up a
government that incorporated some of Lockes ideas. Lockes views
today are a cornerstone of modern democracy. His efforts had clear
effects in France and today are arguably the basis for much of the
western world.
Both Gandhi and Locke in one way or another helped defend
human rights. Although the ways in which they helped were different,
they both had some degrees of success, and won rights for oppressed
peoples.
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Thematic Essay—Practice Paper – B
Human Rights violations have been a reoccurring problem all over
the Globe. Human Rights protect the peoples freedoms, rights, and
equality. Sometimes people feel that they are superior to others and
they deserve better treatment and more rights. Two men that have a
positive impact on human rights are South African President Nelson
Mandela and Indian nationalist Mohandas Ghandi.
Nelson Mandela was a black South African, living under white
rule. Blacks had very strict rules and limitations compared to the
whites under the system of apartheid. Blacks had inferior jobs, pay,
and living conditions. Though the blacks outnumbered whites, they
had little say in the government or elections. The whites had brutally
beat, jailed and even killed many innocent blacks who were protesting
injustices under apartheid. Mandela worked alongside members of the
African National Congress in hopes of bringing change to his
homeland. The continued oppression and violence at the hands of
whites against the blacks led Mandela and others to become more
violent. This led to his arrest and imprisonment for 27 years. In jail,
he became a symbol for anti-apartheid efforts. Eventually, with the
support of people like F.W. De Klerk, Mandela was released from prison.
It was a long road to equality but eventually blacks got equal voting
rights and Nelson Mandela was elected the first black president of
South Africa. He knew the whites might feel hostile about this
decision, and weary about what would happen to them. Nelson
Mandela created a policy that allowed whites and blacks to discuss
and come to terms with past injustices, under the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission. This helped reduce hostility between the
races. Mandela supported an idea of uniting the races through sports.
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Traditionally blacks played soccer and whites played rugby. Mandela
encouraged both blacks and whites to to come together and support the
rugby team as a nation. Mandela used songs and symbols from both
the blacks and whites to help South Africans become united. The
winning of the World Cup in Rugby united the people as a nation
and hostility started slipping away. Mandela used a very creative way
to promote human rights and it worked. He improved black rights,
built friendships and demonstrated political leadership.
Another Human rights activist was Mohandas Ghandi. He was an
intelligent person and recognized that the Brits were treating his
people unfairly. The Britain Government taxed Indians on many
essential goods including salt. As British imperialism continued to
exploit the local Indian economy, it also undermined traditional
culture. Ghandi wanted to change these policies so he came up with a
nonviolent way to protest the governments unfair practices. Non
violent civil disobedience was the key to his movement. Ghandi and
his people held protests and marches that sometimes resulted in police
beating and arresting them. Ghandi’s movement brought media
attention to the wrongs the government was carrying out. One protest
that was held was the salt march where Ghandi and his people marched
to the ocean and made their own salt to protest the taxation of salt.
Again, the government reacted violently. Eventually Indians gained
their independence from British rule. Mohandas Ghandi’s journey was
not yet over though. India also faced religious conflict between
Hindus and Muslims. Intense fights broke out and many innocent
people were being killed. The disagreements between religions led to the
splitting up of India into two different countries.
Thematic Essay—Practice Paper – B
These two men both stood alone at one point in their journeys but
held strong to their beliefs. Human Rights were improved because of
Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Ghandi in both South Africa and
India.
All throughout history, people have violated the basic human rights
of others, deeming them as inferior. Fortunately, leaders have taken
control of the situation standing up for the rights of their people. Two
famous leaders that led to the liberation of their people were Mohandus
Ghandhi and Nelson Mandela. With the use of non-violent resistance,
both leaders led their people to freedom.
Ghandi gained influence in India during British colonial rule. The
British were imposing taxes on materials like cotton and salt, which
angered the people. Ghandi came up with a strategy that gave the
Indian people a way to fight off British colonial rule with the use of
non violence, non coorperation. Instead of paying taxes, the people
refused to listen to the British, but did not physically fight back. A
major example of this method was Ghandi’s March to the Seas, a
protest march that many Indians participated in, walking miles and
miles to dump British salt into the sea. Ultimately, this method led to
the end of British colonial rule of India, so Ghandi was successful.
Nelson Mandela was a victim of apartied in South Africa, or
predjudice feelings & actions against blacks by whites (who were the
minority, but ruled over the black majority). Mandela helped lead this
movement by encouraging his people to leave their identification cards
Thematic Essay—Practice Paper – C
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home that they had to carry around with them. This method like
Ghandi’s March to the Sea was a form of nonviolent resistance. It was
ultimately successful because even though Mandela had to spend
many years in prison, he became the first black president of his
country.
Both Ghandi and Mandela used forms of nonviolent resistance to
gain freedoms for their people (who were oppressed). They encouraged
the indivdual to become involved in the fight for freedom through
actions that were not directly violent. Because of their major sucesses,
Indians and South Africans have rights and freedoms that they may
never have achieved.
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Thematic Essay—Practice Paper – D
Throughout history, the concept of human rights has sometimes led
to independence movements and increased nationalism. Worldwide,
people have united against injustice through strikes, boycotts,
marches, rebellions, coups, etc. some met with failure, while others have
been successful.
During the 19th & 20th century, India was under the oppressive
rule of the British. As a victim of imperialism India faced disrespect to
their culture. Religious intolerance led to the Sepoy Rebellion.
Destruction of the Indian economy was due to British seizing Indian
resources, using them to make manufactured goods, and selling them
back to the Indians. This created an unfavorable balance of trade for
India. Also, Indian domestic industries, such as cloth making, were
destroyed. The British neglect of the Indians rights and use of
brutality was demonstrated in the Amritsar massacre, in which the
British opened fire on a crowd of peaceful, unarmed Indians. As a
colonial power, the British were selfish, brutal, and disrespectful. This
led Mohandas Gandhi, one of the world’s most influential political &
spiritual leader, to rise as a defender and enforce the concept of Indian
independence.
Mohandas Gandhi had long been a defender of human rights.
Originally from a middle class family in India, he had studied law
and philosophy in England, fought against discrimination of
Indians in South Africa, and soon after his return to India became the
leader of the Indian National Congress. He fought for Indian
independence using nationalism, civil disobedience, nonviolence or
ahimsa. Gandhi succeeded in uniting Indians across castes, and
across boundaries of diversity in religion & ethnicity. He led a
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myriad of peaceful protests against British rule, including boycott of
British cloth, general strikes, and the Great Salt March. In practicing
ahimsa, Gandhi promoted nonviolence and respect for all life.
Gandhi’s policies of nonviolence led people from all over the world,
including some British, to respect and admire him. His protests proved
that without Indian cooperation, the British couldn’t possibly control
India, that India belonged to Indians. Gandhi’s peaceful protest, to
which the British often responded with violence & brutality, led to
decreased support for the British worldwide. In 1947, after World War II,
Indians were finally granted independence.
Another leader in the fight for human rights was Lech Walesa.
After World War II ended, Eastern Europe was controlled by the Soviet
Union, as leader of an alliance known as the Warsaw Pact. The
countries of Eastern Europe had Soviet-backed communist
governments while often what the people wanted was independence, the
right to make a decent living and a say in their government. The
economy under communism, in contrast to that of Western Europe,
was stagnant and living standards were low. People had few rights
and no real voice in government.
Out of such circumstances rose Lech Walesa of Poland. Walesa
countered such oppression by initiating the solidarity movement. This
movement called for economic reforms to fix the stagnant economy,
encouraged the growth of labor unions, and fought for worker’s rights.
Lech Walesa’s solidarity movement contributed to the fall of
communism in Poland. It promoted nationalism and unity among
the Polish people. Solidarity combined with Gorbachev’s failed policies,
and other democratic and independent movements of the region, led to
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the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact, disintegration of the Soviet
Union, and finally, independence for the Soviet-backed communist
nations of Eastern Europe.
The success of independence reform movements around the world
can be attributed to the leadership of individuals such as Lech Walesa
and Mohandas Gandhi. Their fights against injustice and neglect of
human rights was what led to the fall of oppressive rule. In conclusion,
though they vary in methodology and time period, such individuals
have greatly influenced our world’s history.
Thematic Essay—Practice Paper – E
The topic is Human Rights. Different times in history John Locke,
& Father Miguel Hidalago had defended human rights using variety
of methods. John Locke didn’t like Caltholic Church so John Locke
made the 95 theses. The 95 Theses were like negative thing about the
Caltholic church. John Locke method was using the Printing Press.
Printing Press was an increase in litertary. who invented the Printing
Press by Joham Gutenberg. Father Miguel Hidalaga fought for the
Mexicans independence from Native American or France. He got
caught & got killed for the human rights of the Mexican which was the
Mexican Revolution.
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Practice Paper A—Score Level 5
The response:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth by discussing the historical
circumstances and the methods employed by Mohandas Gandhi and John Locke to defend human
rights in their respective regions as well as the extent to which each was successful
• Is more analytical than descriptive (Mohandas Gandhi: in the 19th century, power and influence of
the British grew in India; British grew and exported cash crops; British ignored Indian traditions;
Gandhi believed independence was the only way to ensure Indian rights; attempted to unite India
behind the home rule movement by putting Indians first; wanted to unite Hindus and Muslims; media
coverage of the protest movement and the violent British response gained sympathy from many
worldwide; distrust between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League led to the eventual
partition of India and ongoing disputes; John Locke: wrote treatises that argued people had basic
human rights from birth and had the right to fight against oppression; Locke observed the increasing
absolutism by western European rulers and defended the tradition of limited monarchy and human
rights in England; Locke’s beliefs and writings inspired both the American and French revolutions;
people of the Third Estate were poor, had little or no land, limited rights, and almost no say in
government; the Church was filled with growing corruption; Locke’s writings were part of the
Enlightenment; other thinkers argued against the arbitrary power of monarch; ideas spread rapidly;
France soon incorporated some of Locke’s ideas; Locke’s ideas today are a cornerstone of modern
democracy)
• Richly supports the theme with relevant facts; examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: Sepoy
Rebellion; imperialism; colony; tea, indigo, jute; crown jewel; home rule movement; civil
disobedience; passive resistance; protest marches; strikes; Salt March; mass arrest of protestors; John
Locke: life, liberty, and property; Magna Carta; uncontrolled spending of French kings; heavy taxes;
lack of stable food supply; Rousseau; Voltaire; Montesquieu; salons)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction that restates the theme
and a brief conclusion
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 5. The response effectively integrates
analytical statements and numerous details into a discussion of the historical circumstances that led
Gandhi and Locke to defend human rights. The response demonstrates sophistication by applying the
historical circumstances of Locke’s writings to the future actions and outcomes of the Enlightenment and
the French Revolution.
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Practice Paper B—Score Level 3
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth by discussing the historical circumstances, methods
used, and extent of success in defending human rights for both Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi
• Is more descriptive than analytical (Nelson Mandela: blacks had strict rules and limitations compared to
whites under apartheid; blacks had inferior jobs, pay, and living conditions; blacks had little say in
government or elections; Mandela worked with the African National Congress in hopes of bringing
change; was arrested and imprisoned; eventually blacks got equal voting rights and Mandela was elected
the first black president of South Africa; Mandela allowed whites and blacks to discuss and come to
terms with past injustices under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; supported an idea of uniting
the races through sports; improved black rights, built friendships, and demonstrated political leadership;
Mohandas Gandhi: recognized the British treated his people unfairly; British government taxed Indians
on many essential goods; British imperialism exploited the local Indian economy and undermined
traditional culture; Gandhi came up with a nonviolent way to protest; Gandhi’s movement brought media
attention to the wrongs the government was carrying out; Indians gained their independence from British
rule; disagreements between religions led to the splitting up of India into two separate countries)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (Nelson Mandela: whites beat, jailed, and killed
blacks; Mandela and others became violent; jailed for 27 years; songs and symbols of blacks and whites;
F. W. De Klerk; national rugby team; Mohandas Gandhi: salt tax; civil disobedience; march to the sea;
conflict between Hindus and Muslims)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are
somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. The strength of the response is reflected in the
discussion of methods used which includes a number of details and relevant facts. Although the discussion of
both Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is supported by limited analysis, the treatment of historical
circumstances and of the extent of success lacks depth.
Practice Paper C—Score Level 2
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela
• Is primarily descriptive (Mohandas Gandhi: British were imposing taxes on materials; used nonviolence
to fight off British colonial rule; Nelson Mandela: Mandela was a victim of apartheid in South Africa;
white minority ruled over black majority; encouraged people to leave their identification cards home;
became the first black president of his country)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: nonviolent resistance; taxes on
salt; noncooperation; did not physically fight back; marched to the sea; Nelson Mandela: nonviolent
resistance; prejudice; spent many years in prison); includes some inaccuracies (Mohandas Gandhi: taxes
on cotton; dumped British salt into the sea)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction that summarizes the theme and a
conclusion that is somewhat beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. The treatment of Mohandas Gandhi and
Nelson Mandela is comprised of a general narrative that outlines each topic but lacks detail. Despite this lack
of depth, the response does include connections between the historical circumstances and the methods used
by both individuals.
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Practice Paper D—Score Level 3
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth by discussing the defense of human rights led by
Mohandas Gandhi and Lech Walesa
• Is more descriptive than analytical (Mohandas Gandhi: India under oppressive rule of British;
religious intolerance led to Sepoy Rebellion; British seized Indian resources and sold manufactured
goods back to Indians; Indian domestic industries such as cloth making were destroyed; British were
selfish, brutal, and disrespectful; Gandhi studied law and philosophy in England; fought against
discrimination of Indians in South Africa; succeeded in uniting Indians; used a myriad of peaceful
protests against British rule; Gandhi’s policies led people around the world including some British to
respect and admire him; India was granted independence in 1947; Lech Walesa: Eastern Europe
controlled by Soviet Union as leader of Warsaw Pact; Eastern Europe had Soviet-backed communist
governments, while what people wanted was independence; people had no real voice in government;
Walesa countered oppression by initiating the Solidarity movement in Poland; movement called for
economic reforms, encouraged the growth of labor unions, and fought for worker’s rights; Solidarity
contributed to the fall of communism in Poland and promoted unity among the Polish people;
Solidarity and Gorbachev’s failed policies led to the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact, disintegration of
the Soviet Union, and independence for Eastern European nations)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (Mohandas Gandhi: unfavorable balance of trade;
Amritsar; nationalism; civil disobedience; ahimsa; caste; peaceful protest; boycott; general strikes;
Salt March; Lech Walesa: stagnant economy; low living standards; nationalism)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. The response uses generalizations to frame
the discussion and supports them with some accurate details. The historical circumstances that led to the
defense of human rights by Mohandas Gandhi are more developed than the methods used and the degree
of success achieved. Although the historical circumstances surrounding the discussion of Lech Walesa are
adequate, the methods he used and his success are based on overgeneralizations.
Practice Paper E—Score Level 0
The response:
Fails to develop the task; only refers to the theme in a general way
Conclusion: The response fits the criteria for Level 0. Although John Locke and Father Hidalgo are human
rights advocates, the response fails to relate them to any aspect of the task.
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Global History and Geography Specifications
January 2014
Part I
Multiple Choice Questions by Standard
Standard Question Numbers
1—United States and New York History N/A
2—World History 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 37, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48
3—Geography 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 16, 23, 24, 30, 32, 33, 36, 39, 42, 50
4—Economics 1, 10, 17, 25, 34, 38, 49
5—Civics, Citizenship, and Government 19, 21, 31, 45
Parts II and III by Theme and Standard
Theme Standards
Thematic Essay Human Rights; Justice Standards 2, 3, and 5: World
History; Geography; Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Document-based Essay
Change; Environment and Society; Factors of Production; Human and Physical Geography; Needs and Wants; Scarcity; Science and Technology; Urbanization
Standards 2, 3, 4, and 5: World History; Geography; Economics; Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Scoring information for Part I and Part II is found in Volume 1 of the Rating Guide.
Scoring information for Part III is found in Volume 2 of the Rating Guide.
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Submitting Teacher Evaluations of the Test to the Department
Suggestions and feedback from teachers provide an important contribution to the testdevelopment process. The Department provides an online evaluation form for State assess-ments. It contains spaces for teachers to respond to several specific questions and to makesuggestions. Instructions for completing the evaluation form are as follows:
1. Go to http://www.forms2.nysed.gov/emsc/osa/exameval/reexameval.cfm.
2. Select the test title.
3. Complete the required demographic fields.
4. Complete each evaluation question and provide comments in the space provided.
5. Click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to submit the completed form.
The Chart for Determining the Final Examination Score for the January 2014Regents Examination in Global History and Geography will be posted on theDepartment’s web site at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/ on the day ofthe examination. Conversion charts provided for the previous administrationsof the Global History and Geography examination must NOT be used to determine students’ final scores for this administration.
Contents of the Rating Guide
For Part III A Scaffold (open-ended) questions:• A question-specific rubric
For Part III B (DBQ) essay:• A content-specific rubric• Prescored answer papers. Score levels 5 and 1 have two papers each,
and score levels 4, 3, and 2 have three papers each. They are orderedby score level from high to low.
• Commentary explaining the specific score awarded to each paper• Five prescored practice papers
General:• Test Specifications• Web addresses for the test-specific conversion chart and teacher
evaluation forms
Updated information regarding the rating of this examination may be posted on theNew York State Education Department’s web site during the rating period. Visit thesite at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/ and select the link “Scoring Information”for any recently posted information regarding this examination. This site should bechecked before the rating process for this examination begins and several timesthroughout the Regents Examination period.
Copyright 2014The University of the State of New York
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTAlbany, New York 12234
FOR TEACHERS ONLYThe University of the State of New York
REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION
GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHYTuesday, January 28, 2014 — 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only
RATING GUIDE FOR PART III A AND PART III B
(DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION)
V O L U M E
2OF2DBQ
Mechanics of Rating
The procedures on page 2 are to be used in rating papers for this examination. More detailed directionsfor the organization of the rating process and procedures for rating the examination are included in theInformation Booklet for Scoring the Regents Examination in Global History and Geography and United States History and Government.
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GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
Rating the Essay Question
(1) Follow your school’s procedures for training raters. This process should include:
Introduction to the task—• Raters read the task• Raters identify the answers to the task• Raters discuss possible answers and summarize expectations for student responses
Introduction to the rubric and anchor papers—• Trainer leads review of specific rubric with reference to the task• Trainer reviews procedures for assigning holistic scores, i.e., by matching evidence from the response
to the rubric• Trainer leads review of each anchor paper and commentary
Practice scoring individually—• Raters score a set of five papers independently without looking at the scores and commentaries
provided• Trainer records scores and leads discussion until the raters feel confident enough to move on to
actual rating
(2) When actual rating begins, each rater should record his or her individual rating for a student’s essay onthe rating sheet provided, not directly on the student’s essay or answer sheet. The rater should not correct the student’s work by making insertions or changes of any kind.
(3) Each essay must be rated by at least two raters; a third rater will be necessary to resolve scores that differ by more than one point.
Rating the Scaffold (open-ended) Questions
(1) Follow a similar procedure for training raters.(2) The scaffold questions are to be scored by one rater.(3) The scores for each scaffold question must be recorded in the student’s examination booklet and on the
student’s answer sheet. The letter identifying the rater must also be recorded on the answer sheet.(4) Record the total Part III A score if the space is provided on the student’s Part I answer sheet.
Schools are not permitted to rescore any of the open-ended questions (scaffold questions, thematic essay, DBQ essay) on this exam after each question has been rated the required number of times as specified in the rating guides, regardless of the final exam score. Schools arerequired to ensure that the raw scores have been added correctly and that the resulting scalescore has been determined accurately. Teachers may not score their own students’ answerpapers.
The scoring coordinator will be responsible for organizing the movement of papers, calculating a finalscore for each student’s essay, recording that score on the student’s Part I answer sheet, and determiningthe student’s final examination score. The conversion chart for this examination is located athttp://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/ and must be used for determining the final examination score.
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Document 1
Global History and Geography
Content Specific Rubric
Document Based Essay
January 2014
Source: Larry W. Mays, “Irrigation Systems, Ancient,” Water Encyclopedia online (adapted)
The first successful efforts to control the flow of water were made in Mesopotamia and Egypt,where the remains of the prehistoric irrigation works still exist. In ancient Egypt, theconstruction of canals was a major endeavor of the pharaohs and their servants, beginning inScorpio’s time. One of the first duties of provincial governors was the digging and repair ofcanals, which were used to flood large tracts of land while the Nile was flowing high. The landwas checkerboarded with small basins, defined by a system of dikes. Problems regarding theuncertainty of the flow of the Nile were recognized. During very high flows, the dikes werewashed away and villages flooded, drowning thousands. During low flows, the land did notreceive water, and no crops could grow. In many places where fields were too high to receivewater from the canals, water was drawn from the canals or the Nile directly by a swape or ashaduf. These consisted of a bucket on the end of a cord that hung from the long end of apivoted boom, counterweighted at the short end. The building of canals continued in Egyptthroughout the centuries.…
1 Based on this document, state two problems ancient Egyptians faced as a result of the
uncertain flow of the Nile.
Score of 2 or 1:
• Award 1 credit (up to a maximum of 2 credits) for each different problem ancient Egyptians
faced as a result of the uncertain flow of the Nile based on this document
Examples: villages flooded; dikes washed away when there were very high flows;
thousands drowned when villages flooded; crops could not grow when there
was not enough water/during low flow; no crops could grow; during low flow
some land did not receive water
Note: To receive maximum credit, two different problems ancient Egyptians faced as a result
of the uncertain flow of the Nile must be stated. For example, crops could not grow when
there was not enough water and during low flow no crops could grow is the same
problem expressed in different words. In this and similar cases, award only one credit for
this question.
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: fields were too high; a system of dikes was used; they used a swape/shaduf to
draw water; canal building continued for centuries
• Vague response
Examples: it was a major endeavor; it was high and low; efforts were successful
• No response
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2 Based on these documents, what was one effect the invention of the shaduf had on the
Egyptians?
Score of 1:
• States an effect the invention of the shaduf had on the Egyptians based on these documents
Examples: water from the Nile could be transferred to their fields; they were able to
cultivate two crops per year/they were able to grow more crops per year;
laborers were needed to make the shaduf work/two to four men were needed
to operate it; they could lift water to irrigate; they were able to irrigate a little
over a third of an acre in 12 hours; they could reclaim border lands; allowed
them to grow a winter crop; dry lands could receive water; more food could
be produced
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: regions were economic units; a canal irrigated the region; it was invented in
the Amarna period; it consists of a long, suspended pole weighted on one end
and a bucket tied to the other end; it was a simple tool
• Vague response
Examples: there were Greek temple records; location on the river’s banks; it was a great
advancement; it lifted 100 cubic meters in 12 hours
• No response
Document 2a Document 2b
After the death of Alexander the Great, a series of threepharaohs named Ptolemy ruled Egypt. The culture ofEgypt during that period was primarily Greek.
… In the Ptolemaic period, Greek temple recordspresented each region as an economic unit, andreferred to the name of the canal which irrigates theregion, the cultivated region which is located on theriver’s banks and is directly irrigated with its water,and the lands located on the region’s border thatcould be reclaimed. The beds irrigation systemallowed cultivating one winter crop; while in summer,the only lands that could be cultivated were the highlands away from the flood. Thus, when the Egyptiansinvented tools to lift water, such as the shaduf, theywere able to cultivate two crops per year, which wasconsidered a great advance in the field of irrigation.The shaduf was invented in the Amarna period and isa simple tool which needs two to four men to operate.The shaduf consists of a long, suspended poleweighted at one end and a bucket tied at the otherend. It can lift about 100 cubic meters (100,000 liters)in 12 hours, which is enough for irrigating a little overa third of an acre.…
Source: Agriculture – Part I, Ancient Egypt History, EgyptHistory.com
This frieze, or architectural adornment, on anancient temple portrays Egyptians using shadufs,devices that enabled them to transfer waterfrom the Nile to their fields.
Source: James Barter, The Nile, Lucent Books
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Document 3
Source: James Barter, The Nile, Lucent Books
… The water laws of ancient Egypt were primarily concerned with ensuring that each farmeralong the river had fair access to the waters during the floods and that no farmers were deniedtheir fair share of irrigated water. If a farmer, for example, farmed many miles from the river,those owning land close to the river had to allow him to have access to a water canal runningthrough their land.
Water laws also prohibited the taking of water from canals by farmers not contributing tothe labor of filling the canal with water. How much water one was entitled to take from a canaldepended on how much time one spent filling that canal. If, for example, ten farmerscontributed ten hours of labor filling irrigation canals with water, any one of them who tookmore than one hour’s worth of water could be put to death.…
3 According to James Barter, in what way did the government ensure that farmers had
fair access to water?
Score of 1:
• States a way the government ensured that farmers had fair access to water according to James
Barter
Examples: passed water laws; said that no farmers could be denied their fair share of
irrigated water; if a farmer farmed many miles from the river, those owning
land close to the river had to allow him to have access to a water canal
running through their land; prohibited taking of water from canals by farmers
not contributing to the labor of filling the canal; regulated how much water
one was entitled to take from a canal depending on how much time one spent
filling that canal; any one who took more water than allowed could be put to
death
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: required them to work ten hours; they had to farm land close to the river; they
could only have one hour’s worth of water
• Vague response
Examples: they spent time; they contributed; they were prohibited; it was granted
• No response
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Document 4
The chinampasThese were real floating gardens which made it possible to create areas forcultivation in the shallow parts of the lakes.
Maize and other crops.
Channels: A networkof channels was dugto reach thechinampas.
Dense bed ofvegetation.
Huejotes: Thesewere stakes or
tree trunks, whichgave stability to the
chinampa as they put down roots.
Layer of fertilisingmud: The chinampa
was a frame overwhich mud layers
accumulated.
Water.
Source: www.icarito.cl (adapted)
4 Based on the information provided by this diagram, why did the Aztecs build
chinampas?
Score of 1:
• States a reason the Aztecs built chinampas based on this diagram
Examples: to create areas for cultivation in the shallow parts of the lakes; increase farm
production; create land for farming; it was their method of farming; to grow
maize and other crops; because they didn’t have enough farm land
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: to reach the channels; to increase the size of the lake; so gardens could float;
to create a bed of vegetation
• Vague response
Examples: to create; the shallow parts of the lake; it was a method; because they had lots
of lakes
• No response
Aztec Farming Method
Source: www.icarito.cl (adapted)
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Document 5
5a According to Frances F. Berdan, what was one way the chinampas benefited the
Aztecs?
Score of 1:
• States a way the chinampas benefited the Aztecs according to Frances F. Berdan
Examples: added living/agricultural space to the island; houses could be built on
chinampas; plots were used to grow a great variety of
products/maize/beans/tomatoes/flowers
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: they were firmly in place; Lake Texcoco accumulated minerals; there were
freshwater lakes to the south
• Vague response
Examples: solved problems; plots were used; they added; the Mexica built chinampas all
around
• No response
5b According to Frances F. Berdan, what was one problem that farmers on the chinampas
faced?
Score of 1:
• States a problem that farmers on the chinampas faced according to Frances F. Berdan
Examples: flooding/danger of flooding; floods brought salty water that ruined the
land/crops; mineral accumulation from river water running into Lake Texcoco
led to a build up of brackish water; brackish water; mineral accumulation
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: a dike was built; the western section of the lake was separated; the city was
protected
• Vague response
Examples: they were constant; it accumulated; it was solved
• No response
Source: Frances F. Berdan, The Aztecs, Chelsea House Publishers
… Chinampas added both living and agricultural space to the island. Houses could be builton chinampas after they were firmly in place, and the plots were used to grow a great varietyof products, from maize and beans to tomatoes and flowers. The Mexica [Aztec] builtchinampas all around Tenochtitlan, like their neighbors in the freshwater lakes to the south.They were, however, constantly faced with the danger of flooding, which brought salty wateracross the chinampas and ruined the land and crops. Lake Texcoco accumulated mineralsfrom the river water running into it, which caused the water to be brackish [mix of fresh andsalt water]. In the mid-15th century, this problem was solved; a dike was built, separating thewestern section of the lake where Tenochtitlan was located and protecting the city from saltywater and some flooding.…
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Document 6
Source: Jeremy A. Sabloff, The Cities of Ancient Mexico: Reconstructing a Lost World, Thames and Hudson
… The capital city, which may have had a population as high as 200,000 to 300,000 in the earlysixteenth century, was a superb example of planned growth. By building out into the lake, theAztecs consolidated and enlarged the original two islands which in turn were linked to themainland by three large causeways. Fresh water was brought to the city from the mainland byaqueduct.…
6 According to Jeremy A. Sabloff, what was one way building out into the lake benefited
the Aztec Empire and its capital city of Tenochtitlán?
Score of 1:
• States a way building out into the lake benefited the Aztec Empire and its capital city of
Tenochtitlán according to Jeremy A. Sabloff
Examples: a population as high as 200,000 to 300,000 could be supported/a large
population could be supported; allowed for planned growth; Aztecs were able
to consolidate/enlarge the original two islands
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: three large causeways were built; the size of the original islands was
decreased; aqueducts moved water; linked to the mainland by three
causeways
• Vague response
Examples: it was a superb example; there were two islands; fresh water; it added
• No response
Source: Diana Knox, The Industrial Revolution, Greenhaven Press
… The shortage of wood was very serious. Wood was the main fuel used for cooking. It wasessential for ship-building, and charcoal was needed to smelt [process] iron ore. A new sourceof energy was urgently required. This was supplied by coal.
Already coal had replaced wood for cooking and heating in any place that could be reachedby sea or by navigable river. Iron was being imported, although there was plenty of iron orein Britain. Coal was growing harder to mine, as seams near the surface were exhausted, anddeeper seams needed pumps to drain them [water from the mines].…
7a According to Diana Knox, why was coal needed?
Score of 1:
• States why coal was needed according to Diana Knox
Examples: to replace wood for cooking/heating; there was a serious shortage of wood; to
provide energy; to allow more iron to be smelted
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: charcoal was needed to smelt iron ore; wood was the main fuel used for
cooking; there was plenty of iron ore in Britain; coal was found in areas that
could be reached by sea/navigable rivers; iron was being imported
• Vague response
Examples: it was very serious; it was supplied; it was a source; as a replacement
• No response
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Document 7a
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Document 7b
Source: Andrew Langley, The Industrial Revolution, Viking
… At first, coal was dug from open pits, but gradually the mines had to go deeper. Shafts weresunk down, and galleries [underground rooms] were dug sideways into coal seams. As theshafts went lower, they began to fill with water. Some miners had to work all day with theirlegs in water. It was not until steam pumps were introduced in the early 1700s that the watercould be drained.…
7b According to Andrew Langley, what was one way people modified the environment to
obtain coal?
Score of 1:
• States a way people modified the environment to obtain coal according to Andrew Langley
Examples: coal was dug from open pits; deep mines were dug; shafts were sunk
down/shafts went lower; rooms/galleries were built underground;
rooms/galleries were dug sideways into coal seams; they drained water from
the mines/pits/galleries using steam pumps
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: shafts were filled with water; they worked all day with their legs in water;
open pits were closed
• Vague response
Examples: rooms/galleries; they filled; steam pumps
• No response
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Document 8
Prior to the use of coal, water was the primary source of power for factories and machines in Great Britain.Water sources that could fuel these factories were limited. Therefore industries were not able to grow andfactories were often remotely located.
Source: Barbara Freese, Coal: A Human History, Perseus Publishing
… With the shift to coal, the pattern was reversed, reflecting the difference in the powersource. Coal spawned [generated] much larger and ever more mechanized factories becausethe power available from underground was so much greater than that supplied by awaterwheel. And, because its energy had already been handily condensed over millions ofyears, coal concentrated the factories and workforces in urban areas instead of dispersingthem throughout the countryside. In short, coal allowed the industrialization of Britain to gaina momentum that was nothing short of revolutionary.…
8 According to Barbara Freese, what was one effect the shift from water power to the use
of coal as a source of power had on Great Britain?
Score of 1:
• States an effect the shift from water power to the use of coal as a source of power had on
Great Britain according to Barbara Freese
Examples: factories became larger/more mechanized; factories/workforces became
concentrated in urban areas; industrialization of Britain gained revolutionary
momentum/industrialization expanded/grew; led to factories being moved
from the countryside to urban areas; growth of urban areas; it changed where
factories were located
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: factories were smaller; industries were not able to grow; factories were often
located in the countryside
• Vague response
Examples: the pattern was reversed; differences were reflected; it allowed momentum
• No response
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Document 9
A Rainton Mine Disaster in Durham, Great Britain on December 18, 1817
Source: The Coalmining History Resource Centre online, UK
An explosion claimed twenty seven lives, eleven men and sixteen boys. The blast occurredbefore all the men had descended [into the mine]. Had it occurred later there would havebeen 160 men and boys in the pit. Early reports of the total number of lives lost amounted totwenty six, and those principally boys. The explosion took place at 3 o’clock in the morning,before the hewers [men who cut coal from the seam] had descended the pit and from thiscircumstance about 160 lives have been preserved. Every exertion was made to renderassistance to those in the mine and two men fell having been suffocated by the impure stateof the air. The viewers and agents were extremely active and had nearly shared the same fate.The pit in which this accident occurred, was always considered to be quite free from explosivematter and in consequence of this supposed security the safety lamps had never beenintroduced into it the miners continuing to work by the light of candles.
9 According to this document, what were two dangers workers faced in the Rainton coal
mine?
Score of 2 or 1:
• Award 1 credit (up to a maximum of 2 credits) for each different danger workers faced in the
Rainton coal mine according to this document
Examples: death/injuries/accidents; explosions/blasts; impure air/suffocation; working by
candlelight could cause an explosion; unsafe working conditions/poor
lighting; the lack of safety lamps could cause accidents
Note: To receive maximum credit, two different dangers workers faced in the Rainton coal mine
must be stated. For example, explosions and blasts is the same problem expressed in
different words. In this and similar cases, award only one credit for this question.
Score of 0:
• Incorrect response
Examples: the hewers had descended into the pit; viewers and agents were extremely
active; the mine was free from explosive matter; 160 lives were
preserved/saved
• Vague response
Examples: it was considered free from matter; the reports were early; there were
circumstances; air; lighting
• No response
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Global History and Geography
Content Specific Rubric
Document Based Essay
January 2014
Historical Context:
Throughout history, people have changed their environments to meet their needs.These changes have had both positive and negative effects on people, societies, andregions. Examples include the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt, theconstruction of chinampas by the Aztecs, and the mining of coal in Great Britainduring the Industrial Revolution.
Scoring Notes:
1. This document-based question has a minimum of four components (explaining why each of
two changes people have made to their environment was needed and discussing how each
change affected people, a society, and/or a region).
2. The discussion of how the change affected people, a society, and/or a region can include one
or more effects.
3. Effects of the change may be on people, a society, a region, or any combination.
4. Effects of the change may be immediate or long term.
5. The people, society, and/or region need not be specifically identified as long as it is implied
in the discussion.
6. The effect of a change can be on a group mentioned in the explanation of why the change to
the environment was needed or on a different group affected by the environmental change,
e.g., the effect of coal mining and industrialization in Great Britain on India.
7. The response may discuss why a change people have made to their environment was needed
from a variety of perspectives as long as the position taken is supported by accurate
historical facts and examples.
8. Only two examples of a change people made to their environment should be chosen from the
historical context. If three examples of changes are addressed, only the first two can be rated.
9. For the purposes of meeting the criteria of using at least four documents in the response,
documents 2a, 2b, 7a, and 7b may be considered as separate documents if the response uses
separate specific facts from each document.
Select two changes people have made to their environment mentioned in thehistorical context and for each• Explain why this change to their environment was needed• Discuss how this change affected people, a society, and/or a region
Task:
All sample student essays in this rating guide are presented in the same cursive font while
preserving actual student work, including errors. This will ensure that the sample essays are
easier for raters to read and use as scoring aids.
Raters should continue to disregard the quality of a student’s handwriting in scoring
examination papers and focus on how well the student has accomplished the task. The
content-specific rubric should be applied holistically in determining the level of a student’s
response.
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Score of 5:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth by explaining why each of two changes
people have made to their environment was needed and discussing how each change affected people, a
society, and/or a region
• Is more analytical than descriptive (analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates* information), e.g. irrigation in
ancient Egypt: connects the need to moderate and direct the flow of the Nile in maximizing agricultural
production to the development of the shaduf and to the development and growth of an advanced civilization
with numerous achievements; coal mining in Great Britain: connects the need to replace scarce supplies of
wood with coal to the growth of industrialization in urban centers and to the dangers and difficulties
encountered by workers and urban dwellers
• Incorporates relevant information from at least four documents (see Key Ideas Chart)
• Incorporates substantial relevant outside information related to environmental changes (see Outside
Information Chart)
• Richly supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples, and details, e.g., irrigation in ancient Egypt:
control of flood waters with technology; role of shaduf; laws to control water usage; use of the term “Gift of
the Nile”; pharaohs; development of calendars; specialization of labor; coal mining in Great Britain:
depletion of trees; use of water power; Watt’s steam engine; use in textile industry; relation to mass
production; child labor; Rainton Mine Disaster; terms of Mines Act of 1842
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Score of 4:
• Develops all aspects of the task but may do so somewhat unevenly by discussing one example of a change
to the environment more thoroughly than the second example or by developing one aspect of the task less
thoroughly than the others
• Is both descriptive and analytical (applies, analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates* information), e.g., irrigation
in ancient Egypt: discusses how the need to control flooding and increase food supply led to the
construction of irrigation canals and dikes in the Nile River valley and the development of the shaduf to
transfer water to fields located away from the Nile, the growing of two crops, and increased food
production; coal mining in Great Britain: discusses how the mining of coal to replace wood as a fuel
influenced the industrialization of Great Britain and led to poor working conditions experienced by laborers
and the need to improve conditions
• Incorporates relevant information from at least four documents
• Incorporates relevant outside information
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
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Score of 3:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth or develops at least three aspects of the task in some depth
• Is more descriptive than analytical (applies, may analyze and/or evaluate information)
• Incorporates some relevant information from some of the documents
• Incorporates limited relevant outside information
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some minor inaccuracies
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that may be a
restatement of the theme
Note: If all aspects of the task have been thoroughly developed evenly and in depth for one change people
have made to their environment and the response meets most of the other Level 5 criteria, the overall
response may be a Level 3 paper.
Score of 2:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task or develops at least two aspects of the task in some depth
• Is primarily descriptive; may include faulty, weak, or isolated application or analysis
• Incorporates limited relevant information from the documents or consists primarily of relevant information
copied from the documents
• Presents little or no relevant outside information
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some inaccuracies
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly
identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion
Score of 1:
• Minimally develops some aspects of the task
• Is descriptive; may lack understanding, application, or analysis
• Makes vague, unclear references to the documents or consists primarily of relevant and irrelevant
information copied from the documents
• Presents no relevant outside information
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, or details; may include inaccuracies
• May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly
identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion
Score of 0:
Fails to develop the task or may only refer to the theme in a general way; OR includes no relevant facts,
examples, or details; OR includes only the historical context and/or task as copied from the test booklet; OR
includes only entire documents copied from the test booklet; OR is illegible; OR is a blank paper
*The term create as used by Anderson/Krathwohl et al. in their 2001 revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives refers
to the highest level of the cognitive domain. This usage of create is similar to Bloom’s use of the term synthesis. Creating implies an
insightful reorganization of information into a new pattern or whole. While a Level 5 paper will contain analysis and/or evaluation of
information, a very strong paper may also include examples of creating information as defined by Anderson and Krathwohl.
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Irrigation in Ancient Egypt
Key Ideas from Documents 1–3
Why Change Needed Effect of Change
Doc 1—To control the flow of
water
To redirect flood waters when the
Nile was flowing high
To draw water from the canals or
the Nile during low flows
To prevent dikes from being
washed away, villages from being
flooded, and people from
drowning
Doc 2—To transfer water from the
Nile to Egyptian fields
Doc 1—Canals and irrigation works constructed
Flood waters redirected when the Nile was high
High fields watered using a swape or shaduf
Checkerboard pattern on the land created as a result of building a dike
system
Flow of the Nile somewhat controlled
Doc 2—Water transferred from the Nile to Egyptian fields
Need for 2 to 4 men to operate shaduf
Two crops per year cultivated using new inventions
Irrigation of over a third of an acre in 12 hours using shaduf
Doc 3—Development of water laws to ensure access to those
contributing to filling of irrigation canals
Violators of water laws punished, sometimes by death
Relevant Outside Information
(This list is not all-inclusive.)
Why Change Needed Effect of Change
To increase food production
because of increased population
in Egypt
Population growth as a result of increased food
Development and growth of Egyptian civilization
Development of cities along the banks of the Nile due to increased food
production (Memphis, Thebes)
Development of governments to maintain order and supervise the
building and repair of canals
Development of mathematics and a calendar to calculate time of flooding
Development of job specialization
Use of Egypt as a breadbasket for Roman Empire
Inability to control flooding and flow of water during droughts linked to
failure of regimes
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Chinampas of the Aztecs
Key Ideas from Documents 4–6
Why Change Needed Effect of Change
Doc 4—To create areas of
cultivation in shallow parts of
lakes
Doc 5—To add living and
agricultural space to the island
Doc 6—To consolidate and enlarge
the original two islands
Doc 4—Maize and other crops grown
Network of channels built to reach chinampas
Doc 5—Houses built on chinampas
Plots used to grow a great variety of products (maize, beans, tomatoes,
flowers)
Lake Texcoco brackish as a result of accumulation of minerals from
river water
City protected from salt water and some flooding by the building of
dikes
Doc 6—Population of 200,000 to 300,000 supported
Islands linked with mainland by causeways and aqueduct
Relevant Outside Information
(This list is not all-inclusive.)
Why Change Needed Effect of Change
To increase food production to feed
increasing population
Development of Aztec civilization and an empire
Expansion and increase in power of Tenochtitlán
Development of year-round agriculture as irrigation below the surface
resists frost
Achievements in art, architecture, and trade supported from profits from
agricultural productivity
Protection against enemies offered by location of Tenochtitlán on an
island
Governmental organization/job specialization highly developed
Development of social class structure as a result of job specialization
Peasants and defeated peoples used as laborers in constructing dikes
Use of dikes built to protect the chinampas and causeways provided
invasion routes for the Spanish to conquer the Aztecs
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Coal Mining in Great Britain
Key Ideas from Documents 7–9
Why Change Needed Effect of Change
Doc 7—To overcome a shortage of
wood
To develop an alternate source of
energy so wood could be used for
things like shipbuilding
To expand sources of coal to be
used for cooking and heating
To develop a different means of
accessing coal as surface
availability grew scarce
Doc 8—Water sources that could
fuel factories limited
Doc 7—Coal used for cooking and heating
Harder to mine coal as surface seams exhausted
Need for shafts to be sunk down and galleries to be dug sideways into
coal seams to obtain coal
Work for some miners meant their legs in water all day
Pumps required to drain water from deeper seams in mines
Doc 8—Increase in size and number of mechanized factories
Factories and workforces concentrated in urban areas
Momentum added to the industrialization of Britain
Doc 9—Lives of eleven men and sixteen boys claimed in explosion at
coal mine in Durham
Suffocation as a result of impure state of air in the mines
Accidents as a result of failure to use safety devices (safety lamps)
Explosions and injuries as a result of working by candlelight
Relevant Outside Information
(This list is not all-inclusive.)
Why Change Needed Effect of Change
Increase in price of wood because
of its scarcity
Increased demand for goods as a
result of population growth
Increase in use of coal with use of coke (coal without impurities) to
produce iron instead of charcoal
Iron production made cheaper by using coke
Helped save forests that were left
Modifications to steam engine by Watt influencing development of
factory system and mass production
Migration of labor from rural areas resulting in overcrowding in cities
Air and water pollution as a result of industrialization
Spread of disease in cities
Poor working conditions as result of industrialization (long working
hours, low wages, dangerous conditions)
Development of “factory towns”
Development of diseases as a result of working in mines (black lung,
trench rot)
Influence of Factory Acts (prohibited use of children under 9 in textile
mills, regulated hours)
Influence of Mines Act of 1842 (no women or boys under 10 in mines)
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Anchor Paper – Document-Based Essay—Level 5 – A
Throughout history people have adapted to their environment and
changed their environment. These changes had positive and negative
impacts on the people of these regions. An example of this is coal
mining in Britain, which brought high industrialization and the rise
of the British Raj in India, but also led to the death of mine workers in
accidents and air pollution. Another example is the development of
irrigation in the Nile River Valley, which allowed for more reliable crop
cultivation, but did not completely prevent floods.
During the Industrial Revolution, Britain used coal as a source of
fuel to power factories and to replace wood, which was becoming very
scarce because it was also needed as a building material. Before the
Industrial Revolution, Britain experienced a shortage of wood, and as
a result began to mine coal to use for a heat source and for cooking
(Doc. 8). After the steam engine was invented and then later improved
by James Watt, coal was used in factories and on ships to power
machines and engines, which led to the expansion of industry. The use
of coal and the steam engine powered profits and economic growth in
Britain. Despite this positive impact, a negative impact was that the
expanding use of coal caused tremendous environmental problems,
including poor air quality. Industrial cities became known for the
black smoke rising from smokestacks. Another negative impact of
coal mining was that workers were forced to dig deeper and deeper
when there was no more coal near the surface. (Doc. 7). This sometimes
led to instability in the mines and increased the risk to workers. There
was the risk of explosions, caused by methane gas which is highly
explosive, when candles used for light ignited the gas. This situation
could kill hundreds of workers (Doc. 9).
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The British Raj in India became important to the British Empire
during the Industrial Revolution. As Great Britain rapidly
industrialized, it mass-produced goods and exported them throughout
its empire. Britain needed colonies to obtain cheap raw materials such
as cotton and iron (Doc 7a), as well as for markets to sell its products.
India was directly taken over and its people were forced by British
landlords to grow cash crops. Indian markets were flooded with
British-made goods. They also colonized parts of Africa, attempting to
control from Cape Town to Cairo by building a railroad powered by
coal. With the help of inventions such as the steam engine, steamship,
and railroads that were fueled by coal, the British and other Europeans
became imperialistic powers.
Early occupants of Egypt relied on the Nile as a life source due to
the desert conditions of the area. These occupants lived near the river
and relied on it depositing fertile silt along the banks, and at its
delta. This improved the soil and enabled them to grow crops for food.
Despite the Nile’s usefulness and the general reliability of its
flooding, the Nile sometimes overflowed causing drowning and
destruction. The Egyptians created an irrigation system with canals
and dikes to control water flow and to prevent disasters (Doc. 1). One
positive impact of this was that the Egyptians had far greater control
over water flow. A negative impact was that during extremely high
flows, canals and dikes were damaged and lives were lost because of
the flooding. Another change the Egyptians made to their
environment was the use of a shadufe to raise water out of the Nile and
its irrigation canals (Doc. 2). This system was put into place to allow
Egyptians to farm higher lands further away from the banks of the
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Nile and to allow them to cultivate a winter and a summer crop when
flow levels were low (Doc. 2b). The shadufe is seen as being a positive
impact on Egypt because it allowed more food to be grown. As food
production increased, the population grew. As the population grew so
did the need to have a strong government that would store food that
could be used in the future if shortages and famines occurred. The
farmers paid their taxes in grain and it was stored by the government
for when it was needed. The people who worked for the government on
building projects such as building pyramids received food for their
work. The Egyptians also made laws regulating how much water a
farmer could use based on how much work he put into filling the
canal (Doc. 3). This could positively impact farming because it
ensured that all farmers could have access to the water in a fair and
just way.
Over time humans have made changes to their environment to
improve their lives. This has been shown to have both positive and
negative impacts. An example of this was the mining of coal in Great
Britain where coal was used to power factories due to a scarcity of
wood. This allowed Britain’s industries to grow and for them to become
wealthier and more powerful through a policy of imperialism. This
policy led them to rely on India and parts of Africa for raw materials.
Another example of environmental change would be Egypt’s use of
irrigation to control the water level of the Nile. A positive impact of this
was that it allowed the growing of a winter and a summer crop which
meant more food for a growing population. A negative impact of this
is that when the system failed sometimes towns were destroyed or
farmer’s crops died from inadequate water.
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Anchor Level 5-A
The response:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth for coal mining in Great Britain
during the Industrial Revolution and the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt
• Is more analytical than descriptive (coal mining: coal was used in factories and on ships to power
machines and engines which led to the expansion of industry; use of coal and the steam engine
powered profits and economic growth in Britain; with the help of inventions such as the steam
engine, steamship, and railroads that were fueled by coal, the British and other Europeans became
imperialistic powers; irrigation: people living near the Nile relied on it depositing fertile silt along
the banks and its delta to improve the soil enabling them to grow crops; despite the general
reliability of its flooding, the Nile sometimes overflowed causing drowning and destruction;
shadufs allowed Egyptians to farm higher lands further away from the Nile and cultivate a winter
and a summer crop when flow levels were low; laws ensured that farmers could have access to
water in a fair and just way)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates substantial relevant outside information (coal mining: expanding use of coal caused
tremendous environmental problems including poor air quality; risk of an explosion caused by
methane gas; rapid industrialization led to mass-produced goods being exported throughout Great
Britain’s empire; Great Britain needed colonies to obtain cheap raw materials as well as markets to
sell its products; the British Raj in India became important to the British Empire during the
Industrial Revolution; they colonized parts of Africa, attempting to control from Cape Town to
Cairo by building a railroad powered by coal; irrigation: early occupants of Egypt relied on the
Nile as a life source due to desert conditions; as food production increased, the population grew as
did the need for a strong government that would store food that could be used if shortages or
famines occurred; people who worked for the government on building projects such as the
pyramids received food for work)
• Richly supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples, and details (coal mining: coal used
for a heat source and cooking; irrigation: canals and dikes created to control water flow; shaduf
used to raise water out of Nile and its irrigation canals; taxes paid in grain)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction that is a restatement
of the theme and a conclusion that includes positive and negative effects of irrigation in ancient
Egypt and coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 5. Analytic statements are woven
throughout the response in a thorough treatment of the task. A comparative discussion evaluates both
the positive and negative aspects of coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution and
irrigation in ancient Egypt.
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Anchor Paper – Document-Based Essay—Level 5 – B
In the past, humanity has always believed that anything in nature
is theirs for the taking. Man has known how to manipulate their
environment from prehistory to fit their needs. These changes have
proven to be very effective in pushing mankind into the future, and
overall helping societies development. Some examples include the
development of irrigation systems in Ancient Egypt and the mining
of coal in Great Britain. These developments have influenced the
growth of ancient civilizations as well as modern states.
Egypt was one of the first great River-Valley Civilizations, and one
can plainly see why they prospered. Their governmental organization
helped them build and maintain irrigation canals and dikes. As
document 1 states, the Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to
be able to control water flow. The pharaohs created a bureaucracy under
which canals were dug by the order of local governors in order to get
water beyond the banks of the Nile River. Egypt’s geography is
dominated by desert and without physically moving water to the more
arid places the people could not produce enough food to sustain their
society. Their irrigation systems allowed a surplus of food to be
produced which led to population increases and later to a division of
labor. No longer were all the people required to be farmers. The
irrigation systems also gave the government more revenue through
taxes so that they could build massive projects. With their advanced
technology, the Egyptians built many palaces and the pyramids.
These colossal structures still exist today. Irrigation benefited the
society a great deal. As stated in document 2b, the process of
irrigation, along with the use of the shaduf, allowed for crop
production to double, and fields could now be planted twice during the
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year as opposed to once. In addition, the canals and dikes helped
control the annual flooding of the Nile by diverting the water at the
peak of the flood. Besides helping with the flooding, this change to the
environment by the ancient Egyptian people aided their economy and
made them prosperous. Irrigation in Egypt today is different because
of the Aswan Dam. Under the new system, the soil is saturated and
salt deposits have built up, leaving some areas less fertile.
England was the parent country of the industrial revolution, they
were the ones who started it all, but they couldn’t have continued it
without the use of, and efficiency of coal. As stated in document 8,
coal was much more efficient than water power to allow factories to
work properly. It also meant factories did not have to be located along a
fast flowing water source. Coal was abundant in England, especially
in comparison to wood, which was becoming increasingly scarce.
Initially, coal could be found near the surface and was easy to mine
but once this was dug up, people started digging deeper underground
to find it, as stated in document 7b. Mining still exists today in
Great Britain, but coal mining continues to be one of the most
dangerous jobs in the world. As stated in document 9, miners fell
victim to spontaneous explosions. Bad air conditions very often
caused coal miners to get diseases such as black lung. The general
conditions for coal workers were terrible. Many of them worked in
water all day and had to pull and push coal-filled cars by hand up
narrow shafts which were often in danger of collapsing. Coal allowed
for the Industrial Revolution to expand. Once the steam engine was
developed, new factories with machines run on steam were built. This
expansion of industry made some of Britain’s people very rich.
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However, the burning of coal led to air pollution, darkening the skies
with thick, smelly fogs in places like Manchester and London. To
further expand industry and increase revenues, British
manufacturers relied on resources from colonies located all over the
world. In India, the British forced Indians to grow raw materials such
as cotton. The cotton was exported to England, made into finished
textiles, and then sent back to India to be sold in Indian markets.
Without coal and steam power, the British Industrial Revolution and
Imperial Age might not have happened.
So in conclusion, nature has always provided man with the things
he wants and needs, but he often abuses it, leading to unintended
outcomes. Salt deposits can cause the land to be infertile and burning
coal can pollute the air. Man has used the environment to advance
himself, but sometimes the advances have negative results.
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Anchor Level 5-B
The response:
• Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth for the development of irrigation in
ancient Egypt and coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is more analytical than descriptive (irrigation: pharaoh created a bureaucracy under which canals
were dug by order of local governors to get water beyond the banks of the Nile; irrigation systems
allowed a surplus of food to be produced which led to population increases and later to a division
of labor; irrigation along with the use of the shaduf allowed for crop production to double; coal
mining: coal was more efficient than waterpower; wood was becoming increasingly scarce;
initially coal could be found near the surface and was easier to mine but once this was dug up
people started digging deeper underground to find it; bad air conditions caused coal miners to get
diseases such as black lung; coal allowed the Industrial Revolution to expand; without coal and
steam power the British Industrial Revolution and Imperial Age might not have happened)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates substantial relevant outside information (irrigation: Egypt’s geography is dominated
by desert and without physically moving water to more arid places people could not produce
enough food to sustain their society; no longer were all the people required to be farmers; the
irrigation systems gave the government more revenue through taxes so they could build massive
projects; irrigation in Egypt today is different because of the Aswan Dam; coal mining: England
was the parent country of the Industrial Revolution; coal miners had to pull and push coal-filled
cars by hand up narrow shafts which were often in danger of collapsing; the burning of coal led to
air pollution, darkening skies with thick smelly fog; expansion of industry made some of Britain’s
people very rich; to further expand industry and increase revenues British manufacturing relied on
resources from colonies located all over the world; the British forced Indians to grow raw materials
which were exported to England, made into finished textiles, and then sent back to India to be sold
in Indian markets)
• Richly supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: fields could
be planted twice during the year as opposed to once; pyramids; palaces; salt deposits; coal mining:
coal abundant in England; many coal miners worked in water all day; Manchester; London)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction that discusses that
changes in the environment have proven to be very effective in pushing mankind into the future
and helping the development of society overall and a conclusion that states nature has always been
there to give us the things we want and need but we often abuse it leading to unintended outcomes
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 5. Analytic statements are integrated into a
strong discussion demonstrating a good understanding of the task. Immediate and long-term effects of
irrigation systems in Egypt and coal mining in Great Britain focus on positive as well as negative
outcomes that enhance this discussion.
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Anchor Paper – Document-Based Essay—Level 4 – A
Throughout history, people have needed to alter their environment
for their continued survival. Although there were usually great
benefits, there were sometimes hurtful aspects to the changes as well.
Two such examples of these alterations were the building of chinampas
in the Aztec Empire from the 1300s to the 1500s and switching to coal
as their main power source for manufacturing in Britain during the
early nineteenth century. Both societies benefited from these
environmental accomplishments.
During the Aztec Empire reign from about the 1300s to about the
1500s, chinampas were extensively used to grow maize, tomatoes, and
flowers. They provided much needed farmland for the Aztecs. They were
also used to provide land for housing. In fact, Tenochtìtlan, the Aztec
capital, was constructed on a swampy island in the center of Lake
Texcoco. In order to provide food for their population, chinampas or
“floating gardens” were constructed by forming manmade islands.
According to document 5, the Aztecs built dikes to protect
Tenochtìtlan and their chinampas from flooding with salty water
because salt water could destroy their crops. These chinampas were vital
because they provided for Tenochtìtlan’s large and growing population.
Document 6 explains how building out into the lake was used to
expand the city and how building causeways connected the city to the
mainland. Causeways made it easier for people to move between the
city and the mainland and canals made it easier to move between the
city and the chinampas. The canals were important for transporting
tribute and for getting crops and other goods to markets. The wealth
from the markets supported the building of pyramids for worship and
wars against their neighbors. When the Spanish conquistadors
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arrived in the early sixteenth century, they were invited to enter
Tenochtìtlan. With access to the city, the Spanish used the canals and
causeways to attack the Aztec capital and destroy it. The chinampas
developed by the Aztec increased their food supply and living space
and influenced population growth.
During the Industrial Revolution in Britain, they started using
coal instead of wood or water as an alternate source of energy to power
machines. As stated in document 7(a) there was a shortage of wood, so
they turned to coal, a more powerful and abundant energy source. The
other major source of energy that was used to power the early factories
was water. Coal was a far better energy source though because using
water limited where the factory owner could locate the factory. Water
power was produced by fast moving rivers or streams so that’s where
the factories had to be located. With the switch to coal, factories were
located near coal mines and transportation routes. Cities grew up in
these places and the number, size, and output of factories grew
tremendously. However, as represented in document 9, the mining of
coal could be very dangerous. Coal mines were often filled with
polluted air that would kill miners if inhaled for long periods of time.
Sometimes gases that could not be detected by humans filled the
mine . To determine this, miners would bring canaries into the mines
to test the air, with a negative result confirmed by the birds’ death.
Mine shafts were constantly in danger of explosions from these gases.
These explosions would kill many of the miners and could effectively
barricade the entrances with rubble, preventing rescuers from reaching
survivors. A very recent example of this occurred in Chile, where a rock
slide closed the mine shaft, trapping the workers inside. Luckily, with
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modern technology, they were saved. Unfortunately this was not often
the case when explosions, collapses, or rock slides occured especially
during the nineteenth century. Although coal provides a great energy
source, the mining of it also puts many people at risk. In fact, coal
mining causes the life expectancy of miners to generally be low.
Using coal as a fuel influenced technological development and
probably increased the pace of the Industrial Revolution. However, with
the growth of the factory system and the increased pace of the
Industrial Revolution, workers were negatively affected because they
were forced to deal with poor working and living conditions.
Societal development, no matter where geographically located, has
been heavily affected by human manipulation of their environment.
Changing the environment can have positive affects on society as can
be seen in the use of chinampas in the tribute empire of the Aztecs
providing more arable land and land for settlement and in the
mining of coal in Britain providing a powerful source of energy that
influenced the development of the Industrial Revolution. However,
changing the environment can also have bad consequences such as
the terrible working conditions that led to the deaths of many people
in Great Britain.
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Anchor Level 4-A
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task for the construction of chinampas by the Aztecs and coal mining in Great
Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is both descriptive and analytical (chinampas: provided much needed farmland for the Aztecs; Aztecs built
dikes to protect Tenochtitlán and their chinampas from flooding with salty water because salt water could
destroy crops; vital because they provided for Tenochtitlán’s large and growing population; coal mining:
coal was a far better energy source though because using water limited where the factory owner could locate
the factory; factories were located near coal mines and transportation routes; cities grew up in these places
and the number, size, and output of factories grew tremendously; mine shafts were constantly in danger of
explosion from these gases; with the growth of the factory system and increased pace of the Industrial
Revolution, workers were negatively affected because they were forced to deal with poor working and
living conditions)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (chinampas: canals made it easier for Aztecs to move between the
city and the chinampas; canals were important for transporting tribute and getting crops and other goods to
markets; with access to the city, the Spanish used the canals and causeways to attack the Aztec capital and
destroy it; coal mining: miners would bring canaries into the mines to test the air with a negative result
confirmed by the birds’ deaths; explosions could barricade entrances with rubble, preventing rescuers from
reaching survivors; in Chile a rock slide closed the mine shaft trapping workers inside but they were saved
with modern technology; often miners were not able to be saved when explosions, collapses, or rock slides
occurred especially during the 19th century; mining caused the life expectancy of miners to be low)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (chinampas: used to grow maize, tomatoes,
and flowers; provided land for housing; “floating gardens”; capital Tenochtitlán constructed on a swampy
island in center of Lake Texcoco; dikes built to protect from flooding with salty water; coal mining: used as
an alternate source of energy to power machines; shortage of wood; water powered early factories)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction that states people have
altered their environment for continued survival and a conclusion that discusses that societal development
has been heavily affected by human manipulation of the environment
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. The discussion of changes to the environment in
both the Aztec and British societies provides good facts and details and some analytic statements to address the
task. Outside information enhances the treatment of both environmental changes; however, further integration
of the information into the discussion and less repetition would have strengthened the response.
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Since the beginning of time, men have adapted to and changed
their enviroment. Changes have been made to the enviroment by
humans causing positive and negitive effects. The devolpment of
irrigation in Egypt was one of these changes. Coal mining in Great
Britian during the industrial revolution also had its positive and
negitive effects.
The development of irrigation in Egypt was a significant change
made to the enviroment. Canals and other waterways were made to
redirect water from the Nile River to arid areas where it was needed
most. The Sahara Desert that surrounds the Nile limited the ability of
farmers to grow enough food. The government wanted to expand the
farmland but these large areas of farmland required a massive
amount of water. To help solve this problem, the Egyptians developed
an irrigation system. The development of irrigation systems had a
significant impact on the surrounding people, society, and region. The
irrigation systems included digging canals and constructing dikes
to move and control the flow of river water. It also included, as shown
in document 2a, the use of an innovative device called a shaduf. The
shaduf was an essential part of the irrigation system which enabled
farmers to transfer water from the Nile and the canals to their feilds
more efficeiently. Although this process was slow (doc 2b), it still
worked. Farmers were able to grow larger amounts of crops as a result.
They could also expand the amount of arable farmland and could even
harvest two crops a year – something they could not do without
irrigation. This, in turn, enabled the Egyptian population to grow and
flourish because there was now enough food to sustain more people.
New laws were developed as a result of this new technology. In
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document 3, it is said that the government regulates water taken out
of the Nile based on the amount of time contributed. This results in an
increase in a centrilized governmental presence amongst the people.
The stronger central government allowed for an Egyptian Golden Age
which included advances in science, medicine, and mathematics.
Therefore, irrigation in Egypt had a significant impact on history.
Irrigation enabled the egyptians to flourish and create a central
authority which took up more responsibilities allowing more
achievements.
Coal mining in Great Britian during the industrial revolution
was a necessity. During this time, factories began to spring up
rapidly. Entrepreneurs built these factories in order to make a profit
and were able to capitalize on Britain’s natural resources. In document
7a, Knox states that coal was needed to replace wood because wood was
becoming scarace. Coal was needed to replace wood for cooking and
smelting. With the development of the steam engine and its use in the
new factories, coal would become an important source of energy. The
use of coal for energy concentrated factories in urban areas as opposed
to the countryside (Document 8). Coal was a better energy source than
water power. Early factories used to be located only along waterways
because water-powered technology was one of the only ways to power
the factory. With the devolpment of coal, the location of factories
changed. The building of the factories in urban areas encouraged
increased urbanization because people moved from the countryside to
cities in search of factory jobs. Unfotunatly, the process of extracting
the coal was unsafe. Document 9 speaks of a coal mine explosion —
resulting in several deaths. It was not only explosions that killed
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people in the coal mines. Suffocation was a common form of death
because the air was impure and full of toxins and dust. Many miners
devolped the so called “black lung disease”. Impure air inhalation was
a common form of death in coal mines. Coal mining was done by
digging underground into large seams of coal (Document 7b ). Coal
seams were sometimes hundreds of feet deep and often galleries filled
with ground water. This created problems with pyrite runoff into rivers.
This will ultimatly lead to a large decrease in biodiversity in the
surronding area. It was not uncommon for wastes from the mines to
seep into the drinking water of the population. This can cause health
problems to the surrounding society. Therefore, coal mining has a
large impact on the people and enviroment.
In conclusion, people have changed the enviroment they live in
throughout time. Many of these changes had a significant impact on
the surrounding people and enviroment. The development of irrigation
in Egypt had a significant impact on its human carrying capisity.
Coal mining in Britian during the Industrial Revolution also had its
positive and negitive effects.
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The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task for the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and coal mining
in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is both descriptive and analytical (irrigation: canals and other waterways redirected water from the
Nile to arid areas where it was needed most; government wanted to expand farmland but that
required massive amounts of water; shaduf enabled farmers to transfer water from the Nile and
canals to their fields more efficiently; using the shaduf was slow but it still worked; farmers could
even harvest two crops a year, something that could not be done without irrigation; it resulted in an
increased centralized governmental presence among the people; coal mining: coal was a better
energy source than water power; building of factories in urban areas encouraged increased
urbanization because people moved from countryside to cities in search of factory jobs; process of
extracting coal was unsafe; suffocation was a common form of death because the air was impure
and full of toxins; coal seams were hundreds of feet deep and often galleries filled with ground
water)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (irrigation: Sahara Desert limited the ability of farmers
to grow enough food; enabled Egyptian population to grow and flourish because there was enough
food to sustain more people; stronger central government allowed for an Egyptian Golden Age
including advances in science, medicine, and mathematics; coal mining: entrepreneurs built
factories to make a profit and were able to capitalize on Britain’s natural resources; with the
development of the steam engine and its use in factories, coal would become an important source
of energy; many miners developed “black lung disease”; created problems with pyrite runoff into
rivers and drinking water; ultimately led to a large decrease in biodiversity in the surrounding area)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: systems included digging
canals and constructing dikes to move and control the flow of river water; government regulated
water taken out of the Nile based on amount of time contributed; coal mining: coal needed to
replace wood which was becoming scarce; coal needed for cooking and smelting; explosions in
coal mines resulted in deaths; done by digging underground into large seams of coal)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion
that are a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. The integration of document
information and details demonstrate a good working knowledge of the task. The discussion of
irrigation along the Nile and coal mining in Great Britain features some examples of insight that would
have been more effective with further development.
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During the course of time, man has been faced with alot of difficult
delemas. From most of these situations, man has come out strong and
is able to get by but what man does not see is the negative aspects of
his disitions. For every possitive there is often at least one negative.
In the river valley civilization of Egypt the people faced a problem.
The problem was that every year the Nile river flooded. At times it
flooded too much and destroyed peoples homes or it under flooded and
there was not enough water to water the fields (doc 1). The problem
couldn’t be fixed by using another river or depending on rain because
Egypt is mostly dessert and the Nile is the main water source. So the
Egyptians had to work with what they had. The solution to this
problem was by using an irragation system and inventing a device
that can lift water from the river and its irragation canals to the
fields.
This invention was called the shaduf. It was capable of lifting
enough water to plant up to 2 crops per year which was a major
improvement on the irragation system which included canals and
dikes. This led to an increase in food production. (Doc 2, A, B). This
invention brought many positive effects which included being able to
grow 2 crops per year, thus producing more food. Before this every
farm had to be located at the river bank. Now because of the more
effective irragation system, some farms could be located away from
the river which meant that Egyptian civilization could grow and
expand beyond the banks of the Nile. This was an impportant step for
Egypt to be able to expand. This expansion could create another problem
because the farmers near the river had direct access to water and the
ones further away did not have the same access to water, which they
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needed. The solution to this problem was simple, the government passed
laws called the water laws. The water laws stated that if a farmer was
not directly on the water then the farmer that is near the river water
must allow the other farmer to use a water canal on his land. They also
stated that whatever water a farmer took from the canals had to be paid
by the farmer through working on the system.
For example to take out one hour worth of water you would have to
put in one hour worth of work filling that canal. If this ratio was not
met then the person in violation could be killed by the government.
(Doc 3). The pharaoh used local governors to make sure farmers had
fair access to the waters of the Nile. The pharaoh’s power and wealth
depended on the harvests, and the storage of surplus food. He claimed
god-like authority and built pyramids and temples to glorify his rule
over Egypt. Without irrigation and a steady food supply, Egypt
would not have been great.
In Britain the problem that they were faced with was not a water one
but a fuel one. Wood was often the fuel of choice. It was used for heat,
and cooking. This all changed when the wood source was running out
(Doc 7A). The solution, was coal. At first coal was dug from open pits
in the ground. That quickly ran out, the solution was to dig deep
under ground pits to mine the coal that was in the seams. At times
these mines were narrow and included few safety supports or other
safety precautions. The advantage of under ground mining was that
there was more coal to be mined. But the disadvantage was that
mining under ground was very dangerous. In the mines there was
little to no light, and sometimes the only light come from candels. The
use of candels for light was dangerous for several reasons. First,
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miners were working in little light and they could not see well
leading to some accidents. Also candels sometimes caused explosions
when they ignited explosive gases. The floor often had water up to
miners knees, and the air was full of dust, and was very, very dirty
(Doc 9). These horrible mine conditions, as well as the horrible working
conditions in the factories did not improve until somewhere around
the mid 1800s. Then, Parliament started to realize it had to protect the
workers. People like Sadler made reports, and laws like the Mines Acts
and the Reform Acts helped miners and workers.
When the Industrial Revolution began the early factories were
powered by water wheels. This limited where a factory can be placed
and also limited the growth of factories. This all changed when the
steam engine, which was powerd by coal got introduced. Now factories
can be placed in different locations. This increased the number of
factories built, and increased the amount of goods produced. (Doc 8).
In conclusion people need to change there envirment in order to
survive. With every change comes the balance between positive and
negative. In Egypt the positive is an irrigation system even though
flooding still sometimes occurred. In Britain the positive is an
increase of Industry but at the cost of poor working conditions.
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The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task for the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and coal mining in Great
Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is both descriptive and analytical (irrigation: at times Nile flooded too much and destroyed homes or it
under flooded and there was not enough water for the fields; shaduf was capable of lifting enough water to
plant up to two crops per year; laws meant farmers on the Nile had to allow those not on the river to use the
river; the water a farmer took had to be paid by working on the system; coal mining: wood was often the
fuel of choice; solution to open pits running out of coal was to dig deep underground; mining underground
meant there was more coal to be mined but it was dangerous; sometimes the only light came from candles;
the floor often had water up to miner’s knees and the air was full of dust; use of water power limited where
a factory could be located and also the growth of factories; everything changed when the coal powered
steam engine was introduced)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (irrigation: problems could not be fixed by using another river or
by depending on rain because Egypt is mostly desert and the Nile is the main water source; better irrigation
was essential for Egypt to expand; pharaoh used local governors to make sure farmers had fair access to
water; pharaoh’s power and wealth depended on harvests and storage of surplus food; without irrigation and
a steady food supply, Egypt would not have been great; coal mining: some mines were narrow and included
few safety precautions; horrible mine and working conditions did not improve until Parliament realized it
had to protect workers; people such as Sadler made reports, and laws such as the Mines and Reform Acts
helped miners and workers)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: every year Nile flooded;
government passed water laws; coal mining: wood used for heating and cooking; wood source running out;
when Industrial Revolution began early factories were powered by water wheels)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. Document information used to frame the
discussion is integrated with good outside information indicating a solid understanding of the task. Additional
supporting facts and details to expand on general summary statements would have enhanced the discussion.
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Throughout history, civilizations have made changes in order to
adapt to their environment. These changes have brought about both
positive and negative effects on the people of the civilization and their
society. Both the Aztec civilization and the Egyptian civilization have
met their needs by changing their environment.
The Egyptian civilization was located along the Nile River. This
early river valley civilization was originally based on the delta region
of the Nile called “lower Egypt”. After a while upper and lower Egypt
were unified allowing for a strong government to form. It was set up
along the river based on the fertile land that the river provided for
farming. But even though the flooding of the river was predictable
based on the seasons and allowed them to develop a calendar, the levels
or amount of flooding had very little certainty, and the Egyptians
were unable to completely rely on the river for farming. As seen in
Document 1, if the river was too high, it flooded almost all of the crops,
and destroyed villages. If the levels were too low, the land became to
dry, killing almost all of the crops. Because the Egyptians needed a
steady food supply, they needed something that would control the
uncertainty of the water flow of the river. The Egyptians modified their
land by digging canals, which could monitor the water of the Nile.
This adaptation by the Egyptians to their erratic environment effected
the Egyptian society. The canals and the shaduf allowed for the
harvesting of two steady crops, which kept the food supply of the people
more consistent. As seen in Document 3, the canals also led to the
introduction of new laws to the Egyptian society. Water Laws were
created to regulate the amount of water used by each farmer based on
how much time they were willing to spend to help fill the canals. The
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laws also created an equal access for farmers to the canal, by allowing
them to use a canal on a farmers land which was located close to the
river. The governors made sure farmers had fair access to the water as
long as they contributed to the maintenance of the irrigation system.
The society of the Egyptians relied on canals along the river for a
constant food supply, and with this, they were able to increase trade
with other early civilizations.
The Aztec civilization located in Latin America used chinampas to
adapt to the land they lived on. A chinampa was a floating garden, a
frame of mud and dirt supporting various crops from trees to corn,
that was anchored in a lake. As stated in document 5, these floating
gardens helped the Aztecs not only to farm, but to expand their land.
This was a positive for the civilization because the more land and area
to farm, the more crops. One negative effect of the chinampas was that
they relied on the quality of the water. If the Lake water was salty, it
destroyed the crops, and the Aztec civilization had a rapid decrease in
food supply. The society of the Aztecs was benefitted by the chinampas
because it not only increased food supply, it allowed their capital city
Tenochtitlan to become strong. Tenochtitlan grew in population due to
the increase in food production and grew in importance. The Aztec were
then able to conquer surrounding areas and form an empire. This
capital city and its causeways made it possible for everyone to access
the center of trade. Seen in Document 6, this city was so accesible
because the canals and causeways linked all of the seperate islands of
the capital to the mainland. These gardens eventually went on to
becoming property for homes to be built on as well.
The changes that civilizations have made to their environment has
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affected their societies and brought about both positive and negative
results. The Egyptians canals and shaduf allowed for an increase in
harvesting and new laws to the society. The chinampas of the Aztecs
expanded the land of the empire, while also allowing increased food
supply. Both changes have helped their early civilization to better
succeed.
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The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth for the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and the
construction of chinampas by the Aztecs
• Is more descriptive than analytical (irrigation: early civilization was set up along the river because of the
fertile land; if the river was too high it flooded almost all of the crops and destroyed villages; if the levels
were too low land became too dry killing almost all of the crops; the Egyptians needed something that
would control the uncertainty of the water flow of the river; land was modified by digging canals which
could monitor the Nile; canals and the shaduf allowed for the harvesting of two steady crops which kept the
food supply more consistent; the amount of water a farmer could use was based on how much time they
were willing to spend helping fill the canals; chinampas: they helped the Aztec not only to farm but to
expand their land; more land and area meant more crops; they relied on the quality of the water; if the lake
water was salty it destroyed the crops and the Aztec civilization had a rapid decrease in the food supply)
• Incorporates some relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
• Incorporates relevant outside information (irrigation: flooding was predictable based on the seasons and
allowed them to develop a calendar; governors made sure everyone had fair access to the water as long as
they contributed to the maintenance of the irrigation system; it helped them to increase trade with other
early civilizations; chinampas: Aztec benefited because they not only increased food supply but allowed
their capital city to become strong)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: Egyptian civilization located along the Nile;
new laws introduced to Egyptian society as result of canals; laws created equal access for farmers to canals
by allowing them to use a canal on a farmer’s land located near the river; chinampas: it was a floating
garden, a frame of mud and dirt supporting various crops anchored in a lake)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction that is a restatement of the theme
and a conclusion that states changes made by the Egyptians and Aztecs to their environment helped them to
better succeed
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. Explanation of document information is
employed as the basis of the discussion and demonstrates an understanding of the task. Recognition that while
development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and construction of the chinampas by the Aztec had some negative
effects, the positive effects helped both civilizations better succeed is thoughtful but lacks sufficient supporting
facts, details, and explanation to prove that thesis.
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Throughout history, many civilizations/regions changed their
environment in order to meet their needs. Although this lead to positive
effects, there were also many negative effects. Two places for example
are the chinampas, created by the Aztecs, and the coal mining in
Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
The Aztecs were limited in the amount of land they had for shelter
and for agriculture. The Aztecs capital was seperated into a few regions
because of the lake and the mainland areas. They had started their
society on an island in Lake Texcoco where the Aztecs, according to
legend saw an eagle sitting on a cactus eating a snake. (OI) Luckily
for the Aztecs, they used the invention of the chinampas which were
floating gardens to help them expand their land and grow food. The
crops were grown in Lake Texcoco on the chinampas which were formed
by a layer of fertilizing mud over a frame. They were given stability
by the growth of the roots from tree trunks that were planted. (Doc. 4)
These chinampas had benefits: they added both living and
agricultural space for the Aztecs. After awhile the chinampas were
stable enough for houses to be made. Plots were used to grow crops such
as maize, beans, tomatoes, and sometimes flowers. However, farmers
were faced with the danger of losing their crops due to the flooding of
their chinampas. To farmers who depended on these crops for food to
support their families or to pay their taxes, this was devastating to
them. They even had to worry about there being salty water moving
into the chinampas which would cause their crops to die. Luckily, a
dike was built by the Aztec government to protect crops from being
flooded or drowned with salt water. This improved the economy and the
amount of crops produced. (Doc. 5 & OI) One of the most important
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results from the chinampas being built was that they consolidated
Aztec land and even enlarged the 2 main islands of Aztec. Fresh
water was even brought out to the capital city using an aqueduct.
(Doc. 6) Eventually the Aztecs grew beyond the islands and
conquered a lot of land and societies in the middle of present day
Mexico. They were an empire based on war and the practice of human
sacrifice. They were able to grow in power and wealth because of the
food grown on the chinampas. (OI) The chinampas brought benefits
but the wealth gained from the chinampas was used to conquer the
Aztec’s neighbors.
During the Industrial Revolution, one of Britain’s main energy
sources, wood, was already depleted. Factory owners needed a new
source of energy. This was furfilled by the burning of coal. However,
the coal mined from open pits was soon used up and they needed to
mine deeper in order to get more. They began to put shafts and
galleries into the mines. (Doc. 7) Coal mining brought benefits to
Europe: It allowed the industrialization of Britain to gain
momentum. Without the use of coal, Britain probably would not have
been able to continue to industrialize as thoroughly (Doc 8).
Industrialization brought new machines and more modern
technology. It also made Britain one of the most important and
powerful countries in the world. (OI) (Doc. 8) Although coal mining
brought many benefits, there were also major disadvantages. Coal
mining is very dangerous. Before the use of safe lamps in the coal
mines, miners had to use candles to see. However, one small gas leak
around the candles could lead to an explosion, killing many people.
Also, the air in mines was very dirty and unclean for people to breathe
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for a long time so people got health issues especially in the lungs.
Because coal mining was a “dirty job” that high class people wouldn’t
do, many low class families did this to earn money. Child labor was
used because it’s cheap labor so some families sent their children there
because they needed money. (Doc. 9 & OI) The children worked long
hours in dangerous conditions and sometimes died. (OI). Coal
mining brought many positive but also negative aspects to Britain.
Since areas throughout the world face problems, there are many
different ways to solve them. However the changes they make to the
environment aren’t always for the best, they may have negative
aspects too.
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The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth for the construction of chinampas by the Aztecs and coal
mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is more descriptive than analytical (chinampas: Aztecs were limited in the amount of land they had for
shelter and agriculture; farmers had to worry about salty water killing crops when they flooded; they
consolidated their land and enlarged the main islands; it helped the Aztecs to grow in power and wealth;
coal mining: during the Industrial Revolution one of Britain’s main energy sources, wood, was already
depleted; burning coal gave factory owners a new source of energy; coal mined from open pits was soon
used up and mines were dug deeper; without the use of coal Britain probably would not have been able to
continue to industrialize as thoroughly; before the use of safe lamps, miners had to use candles; one small
gas leak around the candles could lead to an explosion and kill many people)
• Incorporates some relevant information from documents 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (chinampas: Aztecs had started their society on an island in Lake
Texcoco; the wealth gained from them was used to conquer Aztec neighbors; eventually Aztecs grew
beyond the islands and conquered land and societies in present-day Mexico; coal mining: industrialization
brought new machines and more modern technology; it made Britain one of the most powerful countries in
the world; air in the mines was very dirty leading to health issues especially in the lungs; child labor was
used because it was cheap)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (chinampas: Aztec capital was separated into a few
regions because of the lakes and the mainland areas; crops grown on a layer of fertilizing mud over a frame;
given stability by growth of roots from tree trunks; maize, beans, tomatoes, and sometimes flowers grown
on them; fresh water brought out to capital city by aqueduct; coal mining: shafts and galleries put into
mines; long hours)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction that is a restatement of the theme
and a weak conclusion
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. Document information is used to frame the
discussion and is supported with some outside information to demonstrate an understanding of the task.
Additional supporting facts, details, and explanations would have helped to substantiate generalizations.
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Throughout the past, and certainly today, people/cities have
changed their environment for specific needs, including economic
stability. The Industrial Revolution and Irrigation in Egypt both
played major roles in changin the environment to meet the regions
needs. Both changes have good and bad affects on the people, place or
economy. The Industrial Revolution made a huge change in England.
In England in the early 1800s, the nation was going through a
huge environmental change, for not only new energy sources but
economic growth. As seen in document 7a, in England there was a
wood shortage. Wood was the primary source of energy for cooking
and making charcoal to smelt iron. And waterpower was inadequate
for the growing needs of England and its factories. Soon, coal became
the newly needed energy source. Not long after, coal mines were built
deep under the ground to find coal because surface coal was harder to
find. Agriculture was once the most important focus of the English
economy, but times were changing and England soon made the
switch to factories which decreased the number of farmers needed.
Eventually almost all the factories ran on steam made from burning
coal. The first textile factories were built along Englands fast, flowing
streams, which used waterwheels as a power source for factories. Once
steam engines came about, waterwheels were seen as to slow compared
to coal’s large generation of power as seen in document 8.
In Egypt, the normal environment is hot and dry because it is
located primarily in the Sahara desert. Most crops need large
abundances of water to survive. As seen in document 1, Egypt used
its natural resources of the Nile River and developed an irrigation
system. The Nile’s irrigation system did have its problems though
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especially during high flows. In addition to the irrigation systems,
shadufs were designed as seen in document 2a. The shaduf’s job was to
take water from the Nile to irrigate the land, giving a larger
production of yearly crops, as seen in document 2b. As part of the
irrigation system, canals were built and dikes as well. These changes
of the environment had strong affects on society.
The Industrial Revolution relied on child labor. Children ages 5 to
18 could work in not only factories, but mines as well. Many
children did not receive an education, became physically disabled and
lost limbs, or bled to death. Another affect was the mines/factories were
not very clean nor safe. Mines not only had crawl spaces, bad air
quality, as seen in document 9, but also sometimes involved working
up to the knees in water, as seen in document 7b. Mines were very
scary for young children. In factories, machines were not only
un-safe, but the air, and surroundings were bad. Girls with aprons or
long hair got caught in machines causing either death or loss of
limbs. Positive affects of the Industrial Revolution included
economical growth in England. Also, mothers/daughters worked in
these places under bad conditions.
In Egypt, the affects were for the most part positive. Irrigation led to
improved crops, and more crops produced in a year. Also, people did not
have to live near the Nile. They had the ability to move away from the
Nile River and its flood plain and farm more distant land using
canals and shadufs for irrigation, as seen in document 3. The Nile
also let the Egyptians have new means of transportation. The river
allowed, by boat, travelers to move to other towns for trade ect.
Pyramids soon were built after the irrigation systems. Pyramids were
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tombs in Egypt, that were built right along the Nile, and its
tributaries. The last effect in Egypt, was the establishment of a strong
government and laws under an all-powerful pharaoh.
In closing, certain circumstances cause people in regions to make
environmental changes. In both the Industrial Revolution, and the
Egyptian’s use of irrigation, both changed to meet their
environmental needs and improve their economy. Everyday an
environment is altered for the needs of others, especially the present.
These alterations of the past, lead to future changes as well.
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Anchor Level 3-C
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth for coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial
Revolution and the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt
• Is more descriptive than analytical (coal mining: waterpower was inadequate for the growing needs of
England and its factories; coal became the newly needed energy source; once steam engines came about,
waterwheels were too slow compared to coal’s large generation of power; factories were not very clean or
safe; mines not only had crawl spaces and bad air quality, but also sometimes involved working up to the
knees in water; irrigation: most crops needed a large abundance of water to survive; Egypt used the Nile to
start an irrigation system; it did have its problems especially during high flows; shaduf took water from the
Nile to irrigate the land giving a larger production of yearly crops; people no longer had to live near the Nile
and could farm more distant lands); includes faulty application (irrigation: the river allowed travelers to
move to other towns and trade)
• Incorporates some relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (coal mining: children could work not only in factories but also in
mines; many children did not receive an education, became physically disabled and lost limbs, or bled to
death; Industrial Revolution brought economic growth to England; mothers and daughters worked in these
places under bad conditions; irrigation: in Egypt the normal environment is hot and dry because it is located
primarily in the Sahara Desert)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (coal mining: wood shortage; wood primary source of
energy for cooking and making charcoal to smelt iron; waterwheels source of power for factories;
irrigation: canals and dikes built as part of irrigation system)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction that states people have changed
their environment to meet needs such as economic stability and a conclusion that mentions past alterations
to the environment lead to future changes as well
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. Specific facts and details along with some
relevant outside information demonstrate a working knowledge of the task. Some statements about the effects of
irrigation in ancient Egypt and coal mining relate directly to the task. Other statements do not logically follow
and are not integrated into the task particularly some of the details focused on the Industrial Revolution that are
not connected to changes brought from mining coal, weakening the response.
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The Egyptians and the British both modified their environments to
meet their needs, irrigation in Egypt allowed farmers to bring water to
their fields; coal mining in Great Britain allowed factories to grow. The
Egyptians needed to use irrigation to control the Nile. The British
needed a new energy source to replace wood.
The main source of water in Egypt is the Nile river. The
uncontrolable nature of the Nile makes it difficult to utilize. When
the Nile is flowing high it can flood villages killing many people.
When the Nile is low the land cannot recieve water and crops cannot
grow. Before irrigation crops needed to be grown near the Nile in order
to recieve water. If a field was placed too far away from the Nile it could
not recieve water and crops could not be grown.
The Egyptians used irrigation to control the Nile. Canals were built
in order to transport water farther away. Farmers also used devices
called shadufs to transport water. This allowed for more crops to be
grown. Using those tools Egyptians were able to lift water to higher
places during the summer to avoid flooding. This allowed Egyptians to
produce two crops a year. Water laws were put in place to ensure every
farmer recieved their fare share of water from the irrigation system.
Wood was the main source of fuel in Great Britain before coal. It
was used for cooking, heating, and for smelting. A shortage of wood
brought demand for a new energy source. Coal was a readily available
fuel source in Great Britain. Before the use of coal water was the main
energy source for most factories. This limited the factories in size,
amount, and location.
Coal was a much more efficient energy source – than wood or water.
Mines were dug to supply Great Britain with enough coal. The mine
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consisted of a shaft that was dug deep into the ground with galleries
dug sideways into the coal seam. Mining coal could be dangerous
however. The inpurity of the air in some mines caused minors to
suffocate. Explosive substances were sometimes found in mines and
they could be ignited by candles that minors used for light. Coal
allowed factories to grow much larger and become more mechanized.
They were no longer limited by water so factories began moving into
urban areas.
In order to overcome hardships the Egyptians and British had to
modify their environment. The Egyptians used their irrigation
techniques to avoid flooding and increase the amount of crops they
could produce. The British found coal as their new energy source and
used it to replace wood and water.
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Anchor Level 2-A
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and
coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is primarily descriptive (irrigation: when Nile is flooding high it can flood villages killing many
people; when Nile is low or a field is placed too far away it could not receive water and crops
would not be able to grow; canals were built in order to transport water; shadufs allowed farmers to
bring water to their fields; laws put in place to insure farmers received their fair share of water;
coal mining: shortage of wood brought demand for a new energy source; coal was a readily
available fuel source in Great Britain; before coal, water was the main energy source for most
factories; coal was a more efficient energy source; impurity of air in some mines caused miners to
suffocate; explosive substances sometimes found in mines and could be ignited by candles used for
light; it allowed factories to become larger and more mechanized; since factories were no longer
limited by water they began moving into urban areas); includes faulty application (irrigation: with
the use of shadufs Egyptians were able to lift water to higher places during the summer to avoid
flooding)
• Incorporates limited relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Presents little relevant outside information (irrigation: Nile is the main source of water in Egypt)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: used by Egyptians to control Nile;
shadufs allowed Egyptians to produce two crops a year; coal mining: wood main source of fuel in
Great Britain before coal; wood used for cooking, heating, and smelting; mines dug to supply coal;
galleries dug sideways into coal seams)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that state
how and why the Egyptians and British modified their environment
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. The response is characterized by a
summary of document information that is used as evidence to support all aspects of the task. Lack of
development and some repetition especially in the treatment of irrigation in ancient Egypt weakens the
response.
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Throughout history, people have made changes to their
environments to meet their needs. These changes have been both
positive and negative on the people, their societies, and their region. The
coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
impacted it’s people and region with the new use of coal, and the
mining of coal.
The use of coal became needed when their was a shortage of wood, a
new source of energy was required (Doc. 7a) and coal was it. Coal
replaced wood for most everything such as (Doc. 7a) cooking, heating
and it became the power for trains as well (outside info). Coal
generated more power than the waterwheel, (Doc. 8) which was the
main source before, and coal became the main source of energy. Coal
allowed the industrialization (Doc. 8) of Britian to gain momentum.
(Doc. 7b) People modified the environment to obtain coal by galleries
being dug sideways into coal seems, sometimes the shafts would
begin to fill with water, and in the 1700’s the steam pump was
introduced and the water could be drained so the workers would not
have to be in water up to their knees. (outside info) The use of coal
became very popular and the main source of energy.
People faced many dangers working in coal mines, but they took
the risk of working in them anyway. (Doc. 9) Workers faced the
dangers of explosions and many died from explosions. (Doc. 9) People
working in the mines were killed by suffication due to the impurity
of the air and working conditions. Coal affected people in which they
recieved jobs mining.
Coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial revolution was
possitive and negative. Possitive in that it became the main source of
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energy, negative in which people in the mines were being killed by
poor working conditions. Coal mining impacted Great Britain
largely/greatly by replacing wood as an everyday use for cooking
and heating and many other things that are used.
Anchor Level 2-B
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task in some depth for coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial
Revolution
• Is primarily descriptive (coal mining: it became needed due to a shortage of wood; a new source of
energy was required and coal was it; coal generated more power than the waterwheel which was
the main source before coal; allowed the industrialization of Great Britain to gain momentum;
steam pump allowed water to be drained so workers would not have to be in water up to their
knees; people faced many dangers working in mines; it was positive in that coal became the main
source of energy)
• Incorporates limited relevant information from documents 7, 8, and 9
• Presents little relevant outside information (coal mining: coal became the power for trains)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (coal mining: replaced wood for cooking and
heating; galleries dug sideways into coal seams; in 1700s steam pump introduced; workers faced
dangers of explosions; people working in mines killed by suffocation due to impurity of air)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction that is a restatement of the
theme and a conclusion that summarizes the positive and negative effects of coal mining in Great
Britain
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. Although only coal mining in Great
Britain during the Industrial Revolution is discussed, the information that is presented demonstrates a
clear understanding of the task. Good facts are included but lack of explanation leads to unsupported
conclusions. Repetition of facts weakens the response.
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Changing a society’s environment is sometimes necessary to meet
the needs of the people. Even though these changes seem positive they
came with negative effects as well. Two examples of these changes are
the irrigation systems in Egypt and coal mining in Great Britain.
The development of irrigation in Egypt came with both positive and
negative effects. For the Egyptians this changed seemed essential to
the growth of their agriculture. This is so, because their source of water,
the Nile River, was very unpredictable. The River experienced very high
flow, which led to the flooding of villages and drownings of
thousands. And the River also consisted of very low flow, which
caused the land to not recieve water and no crops to be able to grow.
(Document 1) This unpredictable river led to the change of agriculture
among Egyptians. The Development of irrigation had some positive
effects. In Document, 2B, it talks about the positive impact of the
irrigation systems. The main impact was that because of it, Egyptians
were able to cultivate 2 crops every year. This had a huge impact on
Egyptian agriculture. However, there were some negative effects, which
are talked about in document 3. The government punishments were
harsh for not following the law. If a farmer took too much water than
allowed, he could be put to death. These harsh punishments impacted
the lives of many.
Coal mining in Great Britian seemed necessary to the people as
well. In Document 7A, it talks about why. At the time wood was
Britain’s main source of energy. But, the supply of wood was
decreasing dramatically. So, the need for coal was important for
cooking and heating in many places. Because of this increase in coal
mining, Britain started to become more industrial. (Document 8)
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Factories and machinery began to grow and become more condensed.
This made the people move to more urban areas, instead of being in the
rural countryside. But along with an increase in industry came the
working conditions of factory workers throughout Britain. Such
conditions are mentioned in Document 9. These coal mines were very
dangerous to work in. They contained explosive matter which killed
many workers. As well as impure air, which affected the health of the
workers. With these conditions, workers died from being in the coal
mines.
The development of irrigation systems in Egypt and the start of
coal mining in Great Britain were necessary changes in society. These
changes impacted the lives of society in many ways, both positive and
negative. But, changes like these changed the lives of the people forever.
Anchor Level 2-C
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and coal
mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is primarily descriptive (irrigation: essential to the growth of agriculture; Nile River experienced very high
flows which led to flooding of villages and drowning of thousands; low flows of Nile led to land not
receiving water; government punishment was harsh for not following the law; if a farmer took too much
water, he could be put to death; coal mining: coal was important for cooking and heating in many places; as
a result of the increase in coal mining, Great Britain started to become more industrial; made people move
to urban areas instead of staying in the rural countryside; impure air in mines affected the health of
workers); includes faulty and weak application (irrigation: Egyptians were able to cultivate two crops every
year)
• Incorporates limited relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Presents no relevant outside information
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: Nile as source of water was unpredictable;
coal mining: wood was main source of Great Britain’s energy but supply was decreasing; mines very
dangerous; explosive matter killed many workers)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. Evidence from documents is strung together in a
basic way to address the task. Literal interpretation of the documents and lack of explanation weaken the
response.
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Thoughout history, many diverse groups of people around the world
have altered their enviorment in some way, shape or form to meet their
needs. Two of these groups of people include the Aztecs and the Ancient
Egyptains.
The Aztecs invented something calls chinampas. As stated in
document four, they are, “floating gardens which make it possiable to
create areas for cultivation in shallow parts of lakes. In document six,
it states, “by building out into a lake, the Aztecs consoildated and
enlarged the original two islands.” This means that by using
chinampas, the Aztecs had more living and farming space.
The Ancient Egyptains also altered there enviorment to suit there
needs. The ancient Egyptains built and developed as system of
irrigation on the Nile River. As stated in document one, canals were
built to flood large tracts of land along the Nile while it was flow
higher. This create fertile soil and make more space for agriculture.
Also as stated in documents 2a and 2b, the ancient Egyptains
invented shadufs which were, “devices that enabled them to transfer
water from the Nile to the feids. This made this farming much more
effective. The inventions and development of both the irrigation
systems along the Nile River in Egypt and the Chinampas in South
America by the Aztecs affected them in many ways. First both of
these inventions greatly changed the way of farming. Both methods
gave them more space to farming. Also both methods made farming
more efficent.
In conclusion both the Ancient Egyptains and Aztecs, along with
many other divirse groups of people thoughout the world and history
have changed there in enviorment to meet there needs.
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Anchor Level 1-A
The response:
• Minimally addresses some aspects of the task for the construction of chinampas by the Aztecs and
the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt
• Is descriptive (chinampas: make it possible to create areas for cultivation in shallow parts of lakes;
helped the Aztecs consolidate and enlarge the original two islands; their use gave the Aztecs more
living and farming space; irrigation: Egyptians built and developed a system of irrigation on the
Nile River; shadufs enabled the Egyptians to transfer water from the Nile to the fields making
farming more effective)
• Includes minimal information from documents 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
• Presents little relevant outside information (irrigation: flooding created fertile soil)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (chinampas: floating gardens; irrigation: canals
used to flood large tracts of land along Nile when it flowed high); includes an inaccuracy
(chinampas: were in South America)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 1. Although the first aspect of the task is
not directly addressed and quotations from documents dominate the response, a limited understanding
of the task is demonstrated. Lack of supporting facts and details detract from the comparative
statements about the Aztec construction of chinampas and irrigation of the Nile.
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Throughout history, people have changed their enviroments to meet
their needs. These changes had both positive and negative effects on
people, societies, and regions. Examples include the development of
irrigation in ancient Egypt, The construction of chinampas by the
Aztecs, and coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial
Revolution.
The construction of chinampas by the Aztecs had both positive and
negative affect. The chinampas were real floating gardens which made
it possibly to create areas for cultivation in the shallow parts of the
lakes. A positive effect was that the chinampas added both living and
agricultural space to the island. A negative was that flooding, which
brought salty water across the chinampas ruined the land and crops.
(Document 4 and 5)
Coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
also had positive and negatives. Coal allowed the industrialization of
Britain to gain momentum that was nothing short of revolutionary.
Negatives of the mining were the many dangers people had to face,
like the explosions from all the explosive matter, and being trapped
without any light because there was no safety lights. (documents 8
and 9)
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Anchor Level 1-B
The response:
• Minimally addresses some aspects of the task for the construction of chinampas by the Aztecs and
coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is descriptive (chinampas: made it possible to create areas for cultivation in the shallow parts of
lakes; they added both agricultural and living space to the island; coal mining: allowed the
industrialization of Great Britain to gain momentum which was revolutionary; people could be
trapped without any light because there were no safety lights)
• Includes minimal information from documents 4, 5, 8, and 9
• Presents no relevant outside information
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (chinampas: floating gardens; flooding brought
salty water which ruined land and crops; coal mining: people had to face many dangers such as
explosions)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction that is a restatement of the
theme and lacks a conclusion
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 1. While the first aspect of the task is not
addressed for either environmental change, the information presented demonstrates a limited
understanding of the effects of the changes. Information from the documents frames a brief discussion
of some positive and negative effects of both changes.
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Document-Based Essay—Practice Paper – A
Throughout history people have adapted to meet certain problems. The
answers to these problems affect the society and the people in this
society. Egypt had problems with its rivers but adapted by making
new inventions. In Britain there was not enough wood which was a
source of energy so coal replaced wood. These answers to problems have
positive and negative effects on the place where it is happening.
Wood was a source of energy and was used for ships, and cooking.
As seen in document 7a, coal replaced wood as a new energy source.
Coal was already used for stoves and cooking but was found to be
useful in factories with the improvement of the steam engine. Early
factories often used water as an energy source. In document 8 it is
said that coal produced more energy than the water wheel. Because the
location of factories that used water for energy were set up near fast
flowing rivers, it was difficult to build more factories and grow. Coal
changed all this. It allowed Britain to expand and build more factories
in urban areas.
Coal was hard to mine and caused many problems. In the
beginning, coal was mined in open pits but coal near the surface ran
out and mines had to be dug deeper. People had to build shafts and
gallaries which then started to fill knee high up with water as shown
in document 7b. Many small kids and young women worked in the
minds and crawled through dark and cramped tunnels while working
long hours with little pay (outside info). Some people died from
explosions or suphocated on the contaminated air as said in document 9.
Small children and women were forced to pull heavy wagons of coal
and developed physical problems. These working conditions were not
fixed until laws were passed to protect the miners (outside info).
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Burning coal was also harmful to the enviornment. The gas and
smog produced acid rain and changed the way the enviornment looks.
The coal smoke from the factories was so bad that it made some
buildings turn from brown & grey to black (outside info). The water
became contaminated from mining waste and many animals died.
(outside)
In Egypt flooding of the Nile was sometimes unpredictable. At
times it would flood either to much or to little. If the Niles water levels
were to high it would wash away dikes and flood villages and
thousands could drown as told in document 1. If it was to low the
crops wouldn’t get enough water and would die. This caused
starvation and hunger. Ways to solve these problems needed to be
invented.
New inventions were made to help solve these problems. Irrigation
canals and dikes were dug to direct the Nile’s flood waters. Shadufs
were invented and used to transport water from the Nile and canals to
fields that were away from the problematic flood plain as shown in
document 2a. The shadufs were very useful and allowed men to
transport water in a quick and effective way. As told in document 2b,
in twelve hours up to 100,000 liters could be lifted and moved to fields.
It helped make these fields productive. This invention allowed for more
food to be produced. People could water their crops without having to go
down to the river. This enabled farmers to grow two crops a year instead
of one as seen in document 2b. More people could eat and the
population could grow (outside).
This allowed Egypt to grow in size and power. As shown in
document 3, laws were passed so the amount of water a farmer could
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take from the canal was based on the time he spent in filling the
canal. Breaking this rule would lead to harsh punishments. A person
caught breaking the law could be put to death. This shows that the
government leaders had power over the people. Similar to Hammurabi’s
Code, the laws used in Egypt created a form of justice that was strict.
Throughout history, people have faced problems. Solutions are made
to deal with these. Coal was used to replace wood and irrigation along
with the shadufs allowed for more crops. The results of these could be
positive negative or both. As long as there are problems there will be
new solutions.
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Document-Based Essay—Practice Paper – B
Throughout history, people have changed their environments to meet
their needs. These changes have had both positive and negative effects
on people, societies, and regions. Some examples include the
development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and coal mining in Great
Britain during the industrial Revolution. Both of these changes have
had a huge effect on the regions and their people.
Ancient Egypt is known for its hot climate and deserts. Because of
this quality it has a need for a fresh water supply. Its main source of
water comes from the Nile River. Egyptians main goal was to control
the flow of water so villages located on the banks of the Nile could
survive. In ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt
irrigation canals were created. Canals were a good invention because it
made it easier to obtain water for their crops (doc. 1)
The irrigation canals in Egypt started out like a good idea and were
used to solve problems. One problem the Egyptians faced was the high
flows of the Nile. When the Nile had high flows and canals were not
maintained they would overflow and dikes were washed away along
with whole villages. Thousands of people were killed. To help with this
the government called for maintaining and digging irrigation
canals so that high flows could be redirected. Another problem was
when the Nile had low flows. When little water was passing through
the canals it was impossible to grow crops in some areas. This was
solved when a new invention was created called the shaduf. This was
basically a bucket on the end of a cord that hung from the long end of
a pivoted boom, counterweighted at the short end (doc. 1). Without the
shaduf farmers could only grow one crop. But with the shaduff
Egyptians might be able to grow 2 crops per year (doc. 2). Farmers
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could now live further away from the banks of the Nile than ever
before and grow crops. Some people feared they would not get a supply
of water because they did not live close to the river. The government
created water laws to ensure people who farmed farther from the river
had access to water in the canals. The only requirement demanded by
the government was to contribute labor to fill the canal with water. The
longer you spent filling the canal the more water you were allowed to
take (doc. 3). If these laws were broken punishments could be severe.
This shows the power and strength of government. Laws and
punishments are only as strong as the ability of the government to
enforce these laws. The Pharoah, who had supreme power over his
subjects, forced some of them to work on public projects, such as the
building of the pyramids. The growth and glory of the Egyptian
civilization and the power of the pharaoh depended on a steady food
supply.
The Industrial Revolution was a time for building factories and
making goods. One of the early sources of energy for Great Britain
had came from wood. Unfortunately this source was running low in
supply. Wood was used for cooking food, building ships and
producing charcoal needed to process iron ore. The main source of
energy to power the early factories was water. But water power limited
the factory owners because they could only build their factories on
rivers with rapids that would be able to provide enough power. Great
Britain needed to find a new source of energy. Eventually Great
Britain started to use coal which was an abundant and versatile
energy source.
The change from wood and water to coal had a great effect on the
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region. Coal was a positive change for factories. With the use of coal,
factories became much larger and ever more mechanized because coal-
powered steam engines are much more powerful then using a
waterwheel. Factories no longer had to be located on rivers with rapids.
Coal allowed industrialization in Great Britain to increase and
created a revolution (doc. 8). Even though coal had multiple positive
effects it also had multiple negative effects as well. Some of these
effects were caused in the coal mine itself. Miners faced many
dangers in these coal mines. Inside the mines the air is extremely
dusty and it is easy for miners to suffocate because of unhealthy
gases and particles in the air. Also some of these workers are working
by the light of a candle. This is extremely dangerous because it could
cause a fire or even an explosion because of the gases in the coal
mines. An example of this is the Rainton Mine Disaster in Durham,
Great Britain on December 18, 1817. Many were killed or injured
because of an explosion (doc. 9). Miners also face the danger of cave
ins which can kill many people. This shows the coal mines had
dangerous and poor working conditions. These reasons are why coal
mines had a negitive effect on the region of Great Britain. Coal
mining had both positive and negitive effects during the Industrial
Revolution.
In conclusion regions that have changed their environment to meet
their needs, have had positive and negative effects on people and
regions. The development of irrigation in Egypt and coal mining in
Great Britain show this is true.
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Document-Based Essay—Practice Paper – C
Throughout histroy, people have faced enviromental problems which
forced them to modify it. These modifications brought affects that
could be seen as both positive and negative. Two examples include, the
Aztec creation of chinampas and the coal mines in Great Britain,
because both had affects on their people and region. They were created
for the benifet of society. The real result may be argued of having done
differently.
The Aztec civilization founded its perminate location in present
day Mexico, on an island in a lake naming their city Tenochtitlan.
Having a capital city in a lake though created problems. There wasn’t
much room to house its people or grow its food. The Aztecs needed a
way to create land in the lake in order to farm and live. In response,
they decided a modification was in order and created the chinampas.
These were plots of lands that were made by frames of mud and layers
that included a dense bed of vegetation. These plots made it possible to
create areas for cultivation in shallow parts of the Aztec lakes. (Doc-
4). Once established the chinampas also gave the Aztecs land to live
on.
Unforunatly, these chinampas had both benefical and negative
effects. The chinampas were benefical because they allowed the Aztecs
to plant and grow a variety of products. Some of which include maize,
as well as beans, tomatoes and flowers. Growing these crops made the
Aztec stronger and they soon were able to be the most powerful empire
in meso America. Tenochtitlan became a trading and administrative
center of the empire. Unforunatly, the negative effected proved to be a
great one. Floodings occured at times, which brought salty water
across the chinampas. The salty water ruined not only the land but
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Document-Based Essay—Practice Paper – C
also the crops. This affected the region and people leaving both with
little food or nutrianes – (Doc 5). The Aztecs conquered neighboring
areas to form their empire. A reason the Spanish were able to conquer
the Aztec Empire in the 1500s was because they were able to join with
these conquered people. Without the surplus of food from the
chinampas, the Aztecs may not have made such a strong civilization
and conquered other areas.
Another society who was seen making changes to their enviroment
was Great Britain. When a shortage of wood appeared a solution was
needed quickly, for wood was at the time the main fuel for many
things. The quick solution needed by Britain to acquire a new source
of energy was brought to them by coal. Coal took wood’s place and was
now used for cooking and heating, as well in industrial purposes-(doc
7a). Unforunaty, an effect of the exesive use of coal appeared. It was
becoming harder to mine coal, a modification was needed.
Coal was at first, dug from open pits, but then the mines needed to
go deeper. A result of this need resulted in the invention of mine
shafts. They allowed sideways diging into coal seams, creating mines
or rather tunnels allowing more coal to be mined. (doc 7b).
Unforunatly, a negative effect resulted in this, unheathy and
dangerous working conditions. Accidents would often occur killing
many of the workers, an example is the Rainton Mine Disaster in
Durham. Twenty-seven lives were taken by the unsafe conditions.
Dangers included explosive matter having been present in the mine, as
well as the workers having to work by candle light instead of safety
lamps. The deaths included sixteen boys. This shows another problem —
child labor. Because of the cramped and dangerous conditions, as well
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as the greed of the mine owners who wanted to pay their workers less,
many mines used child labor. Young boys worked long hours and
were often under payed and even beaten (doc 9). Although coal was
esential it affected the people, workers who would put their lives in
danger and the region which would have to suffer the explosion. Coal
also had positive effects. Britain built more factories, factory owners
became very rich, and people gained a lot of technology.
Although these modification might have lead to negative effect
their role were important. The chinampas for example made it possible
to enlarge the Aztec city and shape it into a strong and massive
cilivization (doc 6). Coal and coal mines did put its workers in
constant danger but allowed Britain to undergo an idustrilization,
which led to the Industrial Revolution. One may argue that this was
the era which made Britain into the strong country known today.
(Doc 8). Both modifications left their mark imprinted in history.
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Document-Based Essay—Practice Paper – D
The indians the english and the egyptians all eventually
modernized. great Britiont went from using coal as a main energy
source to water steam. The indians and egyptians both created water
techniques advanced for there time.
The egyptians created a device called a shebauf (Doc 2a) to carry
water easier. The Aztecs came up with a farming method named
chinampas (4). The Britis started using coal as a main powe source
but then they came up with steam (Doc 8, 7A).
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Document-Based Essay—Practice Paper – E
In history adaptations and/or changes needed to be done to the
enviornment to fit the peoples needs. The changes have a possotive and
negative effect on society and the enviornment. Two examples are coal
mining in Great Britain durring the Industrial Revolution and the
development of irrigation in ancient Egypt.
Coal mining in Great Britain durring the Industrial Revolution
was a big change and their are many reasons to why this change
happened. One reason is because the main source of energy was from
wood but the supply was running out, as said in Doc. 7a. Another
reason for this swtich to coal was because Energy was also used
through water, as shown in Doc. 8, and water was getting harder and
harder to get to. How was water used as energy do you ask, well water
was used as energy by having this device called a water wheel be put
in a fast flowing stream, so that the wheel could be turned by the
moving water and when the wheel turns it runs the machiens. Coal
was also used because it was becoming more popular in homes for
cooking and heating, as seen in Doc 7a. The change as you can see
was needed because the shift from farming to Industry and factories
meant better power sources for the new technology coming out in Great
Britain durring that time. The coal mining left many effects on
people and socity. One effect was that people looking for work would
have jobs! The men would mine and children, and the women and
children would work in factories, which meant almost everybody had a
job. A negative effect of coal was that their were many accidents in the
mines, like shown in Doc. 9, where explosions can happen or fires or
even having the mines collaps on the workers! The jobs in factories were
not much better, the overseers often beat the workers for not being fast
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enough or hurting themself. Many people came out of working the
Industrial Revolution deformed. On a posotive note the Coal helped
make work more efficent and better michinery work better in
factories. Overall the switch to coal in the Industrial Revolution in
Britain was both good and bad.
Irrigation in ancient Egypt was a change that needed to be done.
This is because Egypt’s geography in northern Africa is right in the
Saharah Dessert, and their is only one river that flows through Egypt,
the Nile river. The Nile was used as the Irrigation source, as shown in
Docs. 1, 2a, and 2b. This invention known as the Shaduf was used to
collect water from the Nile, as seen in Docs 2a & 2b. The Irrigation had
all posotive effects on Egypt. One posotive effect was that all farms got
equal water so that plants & food can be cultivated, as shown in Doc. 3.
This suppled the Egyptians with a lot of food to them and it was fair
and even. Irrigation was also an effect because the people of the ancient
Egyptian socity could all have farms and pleanty of water to suply
their familys. Overall Irrigation used in ancient Egypt was posotive
on socity.
Changes are always being made to adapt to peoples needs. Changes
are both good and bad on socity and the people. Two good examples of
change was coal being used in Britan in The Industrial Revolution
and the use of Irrigation in ancient Egypt.
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Practice Paper A—Score Level 3
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task in little depth for coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial
Revolution and the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt
• Is more descriptive than analytic (coal mining: coal used for cooking but was found to be more useful in
factories; location of factories that used water for energy were set up near fast flowing rivers making it
difficult to build more factories and grow; coal allowed Britain to build more factories; coal was mined in
open pits but this soon ran out and mines had to be dug deeper; shafts and galleries were built and started to
fill with water; some people died from explosions or suffocated due to contaminated air; coal was harmful
to the environment; irrigation: Nile was unpredictable at times; if the flood levels were too high it would
wash away the dikes and flood villages and thousands could drown; if the flood levels were too low crops
would not get enough water and would die causing starvation and hunger; irrigation channels and dikes
were dug to decrease the intensity of the Nile by diverting some of the water; population could grow
because more people could be fed; it allowed Egypt to grow in size and power; breaking the rules would
lead to harsh punishments such as death)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (coal mining: small kids and women worked in the mines and
crawled through dark and cramped tunnels working long hours with little pay; working conditions were not
fixed until laws were passed; gas and smog produced acid rain and changed the way the environment
looked; coal smoke from the factories was so bad that it made some buildings turn from brown and grey to
black; water became contaminated with waste and many animals died; irrigation: similar to Hammurabi’s
Code, the Egyptian law code created a form of justice that was strict and often deadly)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (coal mining: coal replaced wood as a new
energy source; coal produced more energy than the water wheel; irrigation: shadufs used to transport water
from Nile to fields)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. Although documents serve as a frame for the
response, the interpretation of document information demonstrates a good understanding of the task. The
incorporation and development of more outside information and supporting details would have strengthened the
response.
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Practice Paper B—Score Level 4
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task for the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt and coal mining in Great
Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is both descriptive and analytical (irrigation: main goal of Egyptians was to control the flow of water so
villages on the banks could survive; canals made it easier to obtain water but when little water was passing
through them it was impossible to grow crops; without the shaduf and other tools only one crop could be
harvested; some people feared they would not get water because they did not live close to the river but the
government allowed them access to the canal; the longer you filled the canal the more water you were
allowed to take; laws and punishments were only as strong as the ability of the government to enforce them;
coal mining: coal was a more abundant and versatile energy source than wood; with coal, factories became
larger and more mechanized; coal was more powerful than a waterwheel; factories could be built anywhere
not just on rivers; miners faced many dangers; candlelight could cause a fire or an explosion; because coal
helped the Industrial Revolution grow, some negative effects were partly caused by coal mining)
• Incorporates relevant information from documents 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (irrigation: Nile is Egypt’s main source of water; pharaoh forced
subjects to work on public projects, such as irrigation systems and building of the pyramids; like many other
absolute rulers such as Hammurabi, the pharaohs delivered absolute justice to the people of Egypt; coal
mining: water power limited factory owners because they could only build factories on rivers that provided
enough water power; miners suffocated because of the unhealthy gases in the mines; miners faced the
danger of a cave-in)
• Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (irrigation: canals created in Mesopotamia
and Egypt; with high flows of Nile canals would overflow and dikes washed away along with whole
villages; shaduf basically a bucket on the end of a cord that hung from long end of pivoted boom,
counterweighted at short end; government created water laws; coal mining: wood supply low; wood used
for cooking, building ships; charcoal needed to process iron ore; water main source of energy for early
factories; many killed or injured in Rainton Mine Disaster in Great Britain)
• Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 4. The inclusion of integrated outside information
offsets a dependence on document information which frames a methodical discussion. Limited analytic
statements are effective and add to an understanding of the task.
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Practice Paper C—Score Level 3
The response:
• Develops all aspects of the task with little depth for the construction of chinampas by the Aztecs and coal
mining in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution
• Is more descriptive than analytical (chinampas: Aztecs did not have much room to house its people or grow
its food; they made it possible to create areas for cultivation in shallow parts of Aztec lakes; salty water
from floods ruined not only the land but also the crops leaving little food or nutrients; without the surplus of
food from them, the Aztecs may not have conquered neighboring areas; coal mining: when a wood shortage
appeared, a solution was needed quickly as wood was the main fuel; mines needed to go deeper resulting in
mine shafts and tunnels; mining resulted in unhealthy and dangerous working conditions; dangers included
explosive matter in the mines and workers having to work by candlelight instead of safety lamps)
• Incorporates some relevant information from documents 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Incorporates relevant outside information (chinampas: location gave them some protection from their
enemies; they helped Aztecs become the most powerful empire in Mesoamerica; Tenochtitlán became a
trading and administrative center of the empire; coal mining: young boys were often underpaid and beaten;
it led to Britain building more factories, factory owners becoming very rich, and people gaining technology)
• Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details (chinampas: Aztec capital Tenochtitlán; plots of land
made by frames of mud and layers including a dense bed of vegetation; once established they gave land to
live on; maize, beans, tomatoes, and flowers grown; coal mining: coal replaced wood and was then used for
cooking, heating, industrial purposes; coal dug from open pits; Rainton mine disaster)
• Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction that states while environmental
changes were made for the benefit of society the results may have been different and a conclusion that
discusses while modifications to the environment might lead to negative effects their role was important
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 3. Documents are used to establish a framework for
a descriptive discussion. Although an understanding of the task is evident, further explanation would have
helped substantiate generalizations and brief concluding statements.
Practice Paper D—Score Level 0
The response:
Fails to develop the task; refers to the theme in a general way
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 0. An attempt is made to address all three
changes but most of the information is incorrect and muddled. No understanding of the task is
demonstrated.
Practice Paper E—Score Level 2
The response:
• Minimally develops all aspects of the task for coal mining in Great Britain during the Industrial
Revolution and the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt
• Is primarily descriptive (coal mining: wood was main source of energy in Great Britain but supply
was running out; coal was becoming more popular in homes for cooking and heating; there were
many accidents in the mines; it helped make work more efficient; irrigation: Nile used as the
irrigation source); includes faulty and weak application (coal mining: water was getting harder and
harder to get to; many people came out of working during the Industrial Revolution deformed;
irrigation: all farms got equal water; people of ancient Egypt could all have farms and plenty of
water to supply their families)
• Incorporates limited relevant information from documents 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9
• Presents little relevant outside information (coal mining: shift from farming to industry and
factories meant better power sources for the new technology; women and children would work in
factories; fires could happen in the mines or the mine could even collapse on the workers;
irrigation: Egypt is in northern Africa in the Sahara desert; Nile only river that flows through
Egypt)
• Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (coal mining: men and children worked in mines;
irrigation: shadufs used to collect water from Nile)
• Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are a
restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. A few statements of relevant outside
information add to the discussion, especially in the case of coal mining in Great Britain. Over-
generalizations and some faulty analysis characterize the development of the task, especially in the
development of irrigation in Egypt.
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Global History and Geography Specifications
January 2014
Part I
Multiple Choice Questions by Standard
Standard Question Numbers
1—United States and New York History N/A
2—World History 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 37, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48
3—Geography 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 16, 23, 24, 30, 32, 33, 36, 39, 42, 50
4—Economics 1, 10, 17, 25, 34, 38, 49
5—Civics, Citizenship, and Government 19, 21, 31, 45
Parts II and III by Theme and Standard
Theme Standards
Thematic Essay Human Rights; Justice Standards 2, 3, and 5: World
History; Geography; Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Document-based Essay
Change; Environment and Society; Factors of Production; Human and Physical Geography; Needs and Wants; Scarcity; Science and Technology; Urbanization
Standards 2, 3, 4, and 5: World History; Geography; Economics; Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Scoring information for Part I and Part II is found in Volume 1 of the Rating Guide.
Scoring information for Part III is found in Volume 2 of the Rating Guide.
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