Long Essay Questions LEQ The AP Exam AP

The AP Exam AP EURO HISTORY EXAM: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES • Section I

LEQ Facts • Long Essay - 40 Minutes - 15% of Exam Score •

Comparison Example Question: Compare and Contrast the political, economic, and social characteristics of the

Causation Example Question: To what extent did British political, social, and economic policies and

Continuity and Change over Time (CCOT) Example Question: Evaluate the extent to which the

LEQ Scoring • • Thesis (1 point) Contextualization (1 point) Evidence (2 points) Analysis

LEQ Scoring • 6=100% • 5=95% • 4=85% • 3=75% • 2=65% • 1=55%

Intro • Contextualization/ Historical Background (2 -3 Sentences) • Thesis (1 -2 sentences) •

Contextualization (1 Point) • Contextualization - Describes a broader historical context relevant to the

Thesis (1 point) • Presents a Thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and

Excellent Thesis Evaluate the extent to which the American Revolution contributed to maintaining continuity

Evidence (2 points) 1 pt. • Provides specific examples of evidence relevant to the

Analysis and Reasoning 1 pt. • Uses historical reasoning (e. g. comparison, causation, CCOT)

Analysis and Reasoning To earn the second point, the response must demonstrate a complex

Conclusion • RESTATE YOUR THESIS. • (Significance) Contextualization – discuss the Implications of the

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Long Essay Questions (LEQ)

LEQ Facts • Long Essay - 40 Minutes - 15% of Exam Score • Explain and analyze significant issues in U. S. history. • Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence. • Choice between three comparable questions from different time periods. – Option 1: periods 1 -3 – Option 2: periods 4 -6 – Option 3: periods 7 -9

Comparison Example Question: Compare and Contrast the political, economic, and social characteristics of the American colonies in TWO of the following regions in the period 1600 -1754. • New England • The Middle Colonies • The Chesapeake Colonies

Causation Example Question: To what extent did British political, social, and economic policies and their consequences lead to the American revolution?

Continuity and Change over Time (CCOT) Example Question: Evaluate the extent to which the American Revolution contributed to maintaining continuity as well as fostering change in United States politics, economy, and society from 1763 -1800.

LEQ Scoring • • Thesis (1 point) Contextualization (1 point) Evidence (2 points) Analysis and Reasoning (2 points)

LEQ Scoring • 6=100% • 5=95% • 4=85% • 3=75% • 2=65% • 1=55%

Intro • Contextualization/ Historical Background (2 -3 Sentences) • Thesis (1 -2 sentences) • List (1 sentence)

Contextualization (1 Point) • Contextualization - Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. – To earn this point, the response must relate the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the question. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or a reference. – Give 2 -3 Sentences of Historical Background in the beginning of your intro paragraph, this will provide context for your argument. – You also need to continue to reference Contextualization throughout the essay.

Thesis (1 point) • Presents a Thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and responds to ALL parts of the question. • The thesis must consist of one or more sentences in the intro or the conclusion. • Thesis should provide organizational categories that will be used in the essay – Answer to the question because of First Body Paragraph Topic, Second Body Paragraph Topic, Third Body Paragraph Topic.

Excellent Thesis Evaluate the extent to which the American Revolution contributed to maintaining continuity as well as fostering change in United States politics, economy, and society from 1763 -1800. q q q Read the Question 3 times Brainstorm Write Intro Contextualization (Historical Background) Thesis List - 3 main points q q q

Excellent Thesis Evaluate the extent to which the American Revolution contributed to maintaining continuity as well as fostering change in United States politics, economy, and society from 1763 -1800. The American Revolution had a significant impact on American politics, economics and society. Although many economic aspects of American life remained the same, America’s government transitioned from a monarchy to a republic, the American economy became more self sufficient, and American society experienced a significant increase in freedom.

Evidence (2 points) 1 pt. • Provides specific examples of evidence relevant to the topic of the prompt. OR 2 pts. • Supports an argument in response to the prompt using specific and relevant examples of evidence.

Analysis and Reasoning 1 pt. • Uses historical reasoning (e. g. comparison, causation, CCOT) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt. OR 2 pts. • Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt, using evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the question.

Analysis and Reasoning To earn the second point, the response must demonstrate a complex understanding. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, such as: • Explaining nuance of an issue by analyzing multiple variables • Explaining both similarity and difference, explaining both continuity and change or explaining multiple causes or explaining both causes and effects • Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods • Confirming the validity of an argument by corroborating multiple perspectives across themes • Qualifying or modifying an argument by considering diverse or alternative views or evidence This understanding must be part of the argument, not merely a phrase or reference.

Conclusion • RESTATE YOUR THESIS. • (Significance) Contextualization – discuss the Implications of the historical event or issue on the future of the country.