To focus on thinkers during the Enlightenment and how their ideas influenced Americans in the era of the Revolution.
Persuasive analysis of the topic addressing all parts of the topic; analysis demonstrates thorough understanding of all sides of a question (as appropriate). Outstanding grasp of general historical issues raised by the topic. |
Good analysis of the topic, addressing most parts of the topic; analysis demonstrates understanding of all sides of a question (as appropriate), though may be unevenly developed. Good grasp of general historical issues raised by the topic. |
Analysis of the topic, addressing most parts of the topic; analysis adequate but unevenly developed. Some grasp of general historical issues raised by the topic, though some significant issues may be omitted. |
Descriptive rather than analytical; marginally related to the topic; significant logical gaps. Little grasp of general historical issues raised by the topic. |