Understanding Westward Expansion Concepts

Understanding Westward Expansion Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of deconstructing a prompt, specifically focusing on how Americans justified Westward Expansion. It begins by identifying the action verb 'justify' and explores its definition, emphasizing the importance of understanding what it means to justify something. The tutorial then analyzes the prompt's subject, focusing on the terms 'Americans' and 'Westward Expansion', and highlights the need to clearly define these terms when writing an essay. By the end, viewers should have a clear understanding of how to address the prompt effectively in their writing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main task discussed in the video?

Learning about American history

Analyzing a historical event

Deconstructing a prompt

Writing an essay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the action verb identified in the prompt?

Expand

Describe

Analyze

Justify

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to identify the action verb in a prompt?

To determine the length of the essay

To understand the main action required

To find historical references

To list all possible topics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in deconstructing a prompt?

Researching historical context

Writing an introduction

Identifying the action verb

Listing possible arguments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the verb 'justify' mean in the context of the prompt?

To describe an event

To analyze a situation

To show something is right or fair

To expand territory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'just' imply in the definition of 'justify'?

Based on personal opinion

Guided by truth and fairness

Focused on cultural aspects

Related to economic growth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main subjects the prompt is asking about?

Historical events and their impact

American culture and society

The US government and its policies

Americans and Westward Expansion

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