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Discuss the changing ideals of American womanhood between the American Revolution (1770’s) and the outbreak of the Civil War. What factors fostered the emergence of “republican motherhood” and the “cult of domesticity”? Assess the extent to which these ideals influenced the lives of women during this period. In your answer be sure to consider issues of race and class. Use the documents and your knowledge of the time period in constructing your response. The 8–9 Essay
Contains a well-developed thesis that examines the changing ideals of American womanhood between the American Revolution (1770’s) and the Civil War and assesses the extent to which these ideals influenced the lives of women.
Supports the thesis with an effective analysis of these ideals (republican motherhood, cult of domesticity), the reasons for their emergence, and the extent to which these ideals influenced the lives of women, considering issues of race and class. May be stronger on some aspects than others. Effectively uses a substantial number of documents.
Supports thesis with substantial and relevant outside information.
May contain minor errors.
Is clearly organized and well written.
The 5–7 Essay
Contains a thesis that addresses the changing ideals of American womanhood between the American Revolution and the Civil War and addresses the extent to which these ideals influenced the lives of women. Has limited or implicit analysis of these ideals, the reasons for their emergence, and the extent to which they influenced the lives of women. Some aspects may be imbalanced or omitted. Effectively uses some documents.
Supports thesis with some relevant outside information.
May have errors that do not seriously detract from the quality of the essay.
Shows acceptable organization and writing; language errors do not interfere with the comprehension of the essay.
The 2–4 Essay
Contains a limited or undeveloped thesis.
Lacks analysis; deals with the question in a general, simplistic, incomplete, or superficial manner.
Merely paraphrases, quotes, or briefly cites documents.
Contains little outside information, or information that is inaccurate or irrelevant. May contain major errors.
May be poorly organized and/or poorly written.
The 0–1 Essay
Lacks a thesis or simply restates the question.
Exhibits inadequate or incorrect understanding of the question. Has little or no understanding of the documents or ignores them completely. Contains no outside information.
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Question 1—Document-Based Question (continued)
May contain substantial factual errors.
Is poorly organized and/or poorly written.
The — Essay
Is blank or completely off task.
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