Part B
Civic Literacy Essay Question (37)
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Use evidence from at least four documents in the body of the essay. Support your response with
relevant facts, examples, and details. Include additional outside information.
Historical Context: Imperialism in the 1890s
Throughout United States history, many constitutional and civic issues have
been debated by Americans. These debates have resulted in efforts by
individuals, groups, and governments to address these issues. These efforts
have achieved varying degrees of success. One of these constitutional and civic
issues is imperialism in the 1890s.
Using information from the documents and your knowledge of United States
history, write an essay in which you
• Describe the historical circumstances surrounding this constitutional or
civic issue
Explain efforts by individuals, groups, and/or governments to address this
constitutional or civic issue
• Discuss the extent to which the efforts were successful
In your essay, be sure to
Develop all aspects of the task
• Explain at least two efforts to address this issue
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 conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
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