1 pt
Thesis/Claim โ A historically defensible claim with a line of reasoning that responds to the prompt. NOT a restatement.
1 pt
Contextualization โ Describes a broader historical context accurately and connects it to the argument. Must be more than a phrase.
0โ2 pt
Evidence โ 1 pt: Provides specific examples relevant to the topic. 2 pts: Uses specific evidence to support your argument.
0โ2 pt
Analysis & Reasoning โ 1 pt: Uses comparison, causation, or CCOT to frame argument. 2 pts: Demonstrates complex understanding (corroboration, multiple perspectives, nuance).