1. Custom Essay Quiz (CEQ)
Worth 35 pts!
US History Essay Assessment
REVIEW
RESEARCH
RESPOND

2. 2. 1. 3. INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 Scan your answers using CheckMyWork
for authenticity.
Answer all essay
responses in
complete sentences
(essay format). 1. 1 2 3 3.
Attach and submit your test
for grading via web mail.

3. QUESTION
Analyzing Primary Sources: Compare and contrast key details of the two photos from the Civil Rights Era of the 1960’s. Make 2 (or more) observations regarding the concept of “civil disobedience,” using only the photos to support your answer. Explain what conclusions can be made, based on your observations. 1
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
[Type at least 4-5 sentences here] 5
Pts.

4. QUESTION
WORDS MATTER: Briefly explain at least one difference and one similarity between the Black Panther Movement (shown here) and that of the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King. Feel free to use examples from the sources provided in both slides (questions 1 and 2). 2
“Our grandfathers had to run, run, RUN. My generation’s out of breath. We ain’t running no more.” ~Stokely Carmichael
[Type at least 4-6 sentences here] 10
Pts.

5. Did you explain your calculations?
QUESTION
By the Numbers: Using the data from the graph provided, answer the following question. A) In what approximate “year of operation” during the Vietnam War were US Deaths at its peak? B) What was the ratio of US Deaths during the Viet Nam war, compared to that of the War in Iraq from that same year? Explain your calculations/steps for full credit. 4
[Type response A here] 5
Pts.
[Type response B here] 5
Did you explain your calculations?
Pts.

6. Copy/paste link to Watch
QUESTION 3
Free Response: Watch the short video linked below, then answer each the prompts provided. Free responses promote personal opinion, but support your ideas with details from the video or other resources.
Copy/paste link to Watch
What does President Kennedy have to say about technology and the
rate at which humans are advancing?
[Type 3-4 sentence response here] 5
Pts.
This inspiring speech was given during the “Space Race” between the US and Russia of the 1960s. What have we learned from that particular era, that might also give us cause for concern, or at least caution, as we progress forward as a global community?
[Type 4-6 sentence response here] 5
Pts.

7. Authenticity Stamp of Approval
1. Select the CheckMyWork link from your Connexus® home page. CheckMyWork is a single-sign on and no username or password is required.
2. To submit your work, complete the available fields on the form:
Section – Select the section associated with the work to be submitted.
Title – Enter a title (e.g., Last Name_First Name_short description of the work_coursename_unit number_lesson number)
My Work – Select “Browse” and select the file to upload from your computer. Note: The submitted file must be no larger than 70 MB and contain between 30 and 100,000 words.The following file formats are accepted: .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .pdf, .ppt, .pptx, .html.
Select the Submit button at the bottom of the page. The confirmation message shown below will be displayed along with a link to the CheckMyWork Originality Report.
3. Download a PDF copy of the final report for your records by selecting “Generate Report” from the top-right. Once it is done, select “Download Report” to view the PDF copy and save for You will submit this PDF to Mr. Snell when you submit your essay responses your records.

8. Attach and Submit for Grading
Save this file to your computer for safe keeping.
Save a pdf copy of your CheckMyWork report.
Create a web mail to Mr. Snell.
Type “My [insert assessment name here]” in the subject box.
Attach your responses and CheckMyWork pdf to the web mail.
Send it!
Do a little celebratory dance!
Submit prior to taking
the final exam!!!