Unit 2 Summative Assessment Essential Question: Can true compromise ever be achieved?

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1 Name: Period: Historical Compromise: Unit 2 Summative Assessment Essential Question: Can true compromise ever be achieved? People in a society don t always agree, especially in a democratic society where free thought and speech are encouraged. In order for a government in such a society to effectively meet the needs of its diverse people, the representative leaders need to make compromises. However, can true compromise ever be achieved? Review the U.S. compromises provided below. Select one compromise, and research it using the links provided. (You may use other reputable websites, but ONLY if they are operated by a university, museum, or government agency.) Take notes in your graphic organizer. After completing your research, evaluate whether the goal of the compromise was truly achieved. Make an argument by first stating a claim as to whether the compromise reached its ultimate goals. Use evidence from your multiple sources to support the claim. Part 1: U.S. Compromise Selection - Select a topic that matches your interest. U.S. Compromise Level of Difficulty Resources The Three-Fifths Compromise, 1787 (deals with slavery in U.S. & representation) Moderate 1. Commentary from Attorney at Constitution Daily 2. PBS on Great Compromise & Three-Fifth s Compromise 3. Breakdown of Three-Fifth s Compromise 4. Article 1 in Constitution 5. Notes from Class The Great Compromise, 1787 (deals with Congressional representation) Women s Suffrage Movement (deals with women protesting for right to vote and involves the 19 th Amendment) Moderate Moderate 1. History Today (long but gives analysis of both sides) 2. Government and Constitution (understanding both sides) 3. YouTube Video 4. Article 1 in the Constitution 5. Notes from Class 1. History Channel (watch the videos and read the article) 2. Scholastic (read the content vocabulary on the right-hand side of webpage) 3. Library of Congress Timeline (Use the timeline to find other interesting points to research) 4. United States House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives The Missouri Compromise; 1820 (deals with slavery in U.S. & admitting new states) *Hint: There are three parts to this compromise* 1. Encyclopedia Britannica 2. History Channel 3. Library of Congress Primary Documents - (click on all the links) 4. U.S. History.org (good charts and maps)

2 The Emancipation Proclamation (deals with freeing slaves during the civil war) 1. National Archives and Records Administration (pictures of primary document, a link to the transcript, and an analytical article about its purpose and usefulness are at the bottom) 2. History Channel (watch video and read the articles below it) 3. PBS (related link at bottom provides historical context) 4. Civil War Trust (many links below article) The Volstead Act (involves the 18 th and 21 st Amendments and the prohibition of alcohol) 1. National Archives - (read the summary and clink on primary documents) 2. United States House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives 3. PBS: Ken Burns Prohobition (read the articles & watch the videos) 4. National Archives (Prohibition & Crime) Part 2: Research Process, Product Options, and Schedule 1. All research, notes, products, and writing should be your own individual work. 2. You must use the links provided. You may use other reputable websites, but ONLY if they are operated by a university, museum, or government agency. 3. The final product may be one of the following options: Stop Animation Puppet Pals Written Essay Student Choice (Must be approved by Ms. Gavin.) 4. Post your final product to the Schoology Assignment Unit 2 Summative Assessment. 5. Whether your final product is written or media, a BIBLIOGRAPHY must be uploaded to Schoology with your product. 6. The Schedule for this project is as follows: Research and Note-Taking Phase: Wednesday Friday, April 8th 10th Product and Bibliography Development Phase Monday Wednesday, April 13th 15th Project Due Date: Thursday, April 16th Part 3: Graphic Organizer Take detailed notes. Use your notes for the final product. Historical Context/Background: During what time period did your compromise occur? What kind of conflicts were taking place?

3 Conflict: Which groups were in conflict? What were the two sides to the story? Compromise: How was the conflict resolved? How long did it take to come to this compromise? Costs & Benefits: Create a chart (T-chart?) and weigh the costs and benefits of the compromise

4 Analysis: In your opinion, was true compromise achieved in this scenario? Why? Claim & Evidence: State your claim based off of the evidence you have collected in this graphic organizer. Highlight the key pieces of evidence you plan to use in your final product. Create a rough plan for your final product in the space below.

5 Part 4: Assessment Rubric Category Meets Standards 5 4 Working towards Standards 3 2 Experiencing Difficulties with Standards 1 Purpose & Focus Historical context is presented. Claim is clearly introduced and communicated; opposing argument(s) are effectively addressed Argument(s) is clearly and concisely presented with a logical focus of ideas and effective supporting evidence maintained throughout Historical context is presented. Claim is introduced and somewhat clearly communicated; alternate and opposing argument(s) are adequately addressed Argument(s) is clear, and the focus is mostly maintained Historical context is presented. Claim may be confusing or ambiguous; alternate and opposing argument(s) may be confusing or not acknowledged Argument(s) fails to maintain a consistent focus, shows minimal organization and effort, and lacks an adequate amount of supporting evidence Evidence thorough and convincing, specific evidence for the argument(s) and claim: Minimum of 3 sources Evidence directly supports claim analysis is provided adequate, yet general evidence for the argument(s) and claim: Between 1 to 2 sources Evidence somewhat supports claim analysis is provided minimal or incomplete evidence for the argument(s) and claim: Between 1 to 2 sources Evidence may not directly support claim analysis is not provided Citations & Documentation Cited all sources (including photographs) accurately to demonstrate the credibility and authenticity of the information presented Cited most sources of information in proper format and documented sources to enable accuracy checking Created citations which were incomplete or inaccurate, and provided no way to check the validity of the information gathered