Please complete this Document Based Question using only the document provided in the file below - DO NOT use any other sources. Please use in-text citations. Ex: "example quote." (Doc 1) ... "another quote". (Doc 9)
Follow the rubric attached below.
The essay should be 5 paragraphs long and address the prompt completely.
Prompt: "Using the documents, analyze the motives for imperialism."AP History DBQ Rubric (7 points) Reporting Category Scoring Criteria Decision Rules A THESIS/CLAIM (0–1 pt) 1 pt. To earn this point, the thesis must make a claim that responds to the prompt rather than restating or rephrasing the prompt. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in one place, either in the introduction or the conclusion. B CONTEXTUALIZATION (0–1 pt) 1 pt. 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 reference. C EVIDENCE (0–3 pts) Responds to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis/claim that establishes a line of reasoning. Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. Evidence from the Documents 1 pt. Uses the content of at least three documents to address the topic of the prompt. OR 2 pts. Supports an argument in response to the prompt using at least six documents. Evidence beyond the Documents 1 pt. Uses at least one additional piece of the specific historical evidence (beyond that found in the documents) relevant to an argument about the prompt. D ANALYSIS AND REASONING (0–2 pts) To earn one point, the response must accurately describe — rather than simply quote — the content from at least three of the documents. To earn two points, the response must accurately describe — rather than simply quote — the content from at least six documents. In addition, the response must use the content of the documents to support an argument in response to the prompt. To earn this point, the response must describe the evidence and must use more than a phrase or reference. This additional piece of evidence must be different from the evidence used to earn the point for contextualization. 1 pt. To earn this point, the response must explain how or why (rather than simply identifying) the document’s point of view, purpose, historical situation, or audience is relevant to an argument about the prompt for each of the three documents sourced. 1 pt. A response may demonstrate a complex understanding in a variety of ways, such as: For at least three documents, explains how or why the document’s point of view, purpose, historical situation, and/or audience is relevant to an argument. 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. • Explaining nuance of an issue by analyzing multiple variables • Explaining both similarity and difference, or explaining both continuity and change, or explaining multiple causes, or explaining both cause and effect • 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. © 2017 The College Board 2 History | Graded Assignment | Document-Based Question: Motives for Imperialism Name: Date: Graded Assignment Document-Based Question: Motives for Imperialism Complete and submit this assignment by the due date to receive full credit. Total Score: ___ of 45 points (Score for Question 1: ___ of 45 points) To complete this Graded Assignment, retrieve the Motives for Imperialism DBQ documents page. Use this document to complete this DBQ essay. Please consult the DBQ rubric throughout the process.