1. Essay Test Questions Was Reconstruction a success?
Evaluate Lincoln’s leadership during the Civil War.

2. Rubric
A good essay will: - Have a good introduction that answers the question directly. EX: Reconstruction was a failure because…….. Abraham Lincoln abused his power as president during the Civil War through……. Without Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, the Civil War would have had a worse outcome…….

3. Rubric
A good essay will support its position by explaining specific evidence in detail and directly linking it to its position.
EX: Explanation of Habeas Corpus and how it could be seen as an abuse of power by Lincoln.