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11th Grade Social Studies Open Response Questions
Government	Culture	Economics	Geography	History

11^th Grade
American History
Government and Civics

Government involvement in business, agriculture, and social issues has developed gradually since the late 1800s. Some examples of this involvement are

the required labeling of food, drug, and tobacco products.
government deregulation of the airlines and communications industries.
price supports for agricultural products.
Social Security, Medicare, and welfare products.
environmental protection regulations.
occupational safety and health standards and laws for the workplace.

Many people feel a certain amount of government regulation is necessary and has been beneficial to our society as a whole. Others, however, believe that there should be little or no government regulation in certain areas.

Discuss the 2 positive effects of government regulation of business, agriculture, or social issues. Include in your discussion a modern day example for each effect.
Discuss 2 negative effects of government regulation of business, agriculture, or social issues. Include in your discussion with a modern day example for each efffect.

11^th Grade
American History
Government and Civics Rubric

Score Point	Description
4	The student thoroughly discusses two positive effects, and two negative effects of government regulation. The discussion illustrates an extensive understanding of government regulation. The student provides 2 modern examples of the positive effects, and 2 negative examples of government regulation. The answer illustrates an extensive understanding of the concept of government regulation and its connection to the real world. The student communicates in an organized way using extensive detail.
3	The student broadly discusses 2 positive effects, and two negative effects of government regulation. The discussion illustrates a broad understanding of government regulation. The student provides two positive examples of the positive effects, and two negative examples of government regulation. The answer illustrates a broad understanding of the concept of government regulation. The student communicates in an organized way and uses broad detail.
2	The student discusses in limited terms one positive, and one negative effect of government regulation. The discussion illustrates a limited understanding of government regulation The student provides one example of a positive effect, and one example of a negative effect of government regulation. The answer illustrates a limited understanding of the concept of government regulation. The student does not communicate in an organized way and provides little detail.
1	The student discusses in a minimal way either one positive or negative effect of government regulation. The discussion illustrates a minimal understanding of government regulation The student provides only one relevant example of either a positive or a negative effect of government regulation. The student does not communicate in an organized way and includes some inaccurate information.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

11^th Grade
American History
Culture and Society

As the U.S. became increasingly industrialized, many aspects of American life improved. However, new problems also arose. Discuss three examples describing how the growth of industry led to social or economic problems.

11^th Grade
American History
Culture and Society Rubric

Score Point	Description
4	The student discusses 3 examples using extensive detail to describe social or/and economic problems caused by the growth of industry. The student illustrates an extensive understanding of the concept and is applied to the real world in an appropriate way. The student communicates in an organized way and uses extensive detail to support the examples.
3	The student discusses in a broad way 3 accurate examples that describe social problems and/or economic problems. The student illustrates a broad understanding of the concept and is applied to the real world in an appropriate way. The student communicates in a broad way and provides accurate and relevant detail to support the examples.
2	The student discusses 2 examples that describe social problems and/or economic problems in a minimal way. The student illustrates a minimal understanding of the concept and is applied to the real world inappropriately in at least one of the two examples. The student does not communicate in an organized way and provides little detail.
1	The student discusses in a limited way only one example of social or economic problems. The student demonstrates a limited understand of the concept and the connection to the real world. The real world example may be inappropriate or inaccurate. The student does not communicate in an organized way, and includes inaccurate information.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

11^th Grade
American History
Economics

Americans have been fascinated with the automobile since it became available in the early 1900’s. As the automobile became affordable, it significantly influenced American society and everyday experiences of our lives. Discuss three significant ways in which the automobile has influenced American society and the everyday experience of our lives. Support your discussion with 3 modern day examples.

11^th Grade
American History
Economics Rubric

Score Point	Description
4	The student discusses the influence of the automobile on modern American life using extensive detail. The student provides three examples illustrating an extensive understanding of the concept’s connection to the real world. The student communicates in a highly structured and well-organized way.
3	The student discusses the influence of the automobile on modern American life using broad details. The student provides three examples illustrating a broad understanding of the concept’s connection to the real world. The student communicates in an organized way.
2	The student discusses the influence of the automobile on modern American life in a basic way using little or inaccurate detail. The student provides one example that illustrates a basic understanding of the concept’s connection to the real world. The student communicates in a poorly organized way.
1	The student discusses the influences of the automobile on modern American life in a minimal way. The student does not provide any examples, or only inappropriate examples. The student does not communicate in an organized way.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

11^th Grade
American History
Geography

The physical geography of a place has a huge impact on peoples’ lives. Choose a geographic area in the United States and show how the geography of the area has three of the following cultural elements:

economy
entertainment/recreation
settlement patterns
political issues

11^th Grade
American History
Geography Rubric

Score Point	Description
4	The student provides an extensive explanation of how the physical geography has affected three cultural elements. The student provides specific real world connections that are appropriate. The student communicates in an organized way and provides extensive detail.
3	The student provides a broad explanation of how geography has affected three cultural elements. The student provides general real world connections that are appropriate. The student communicates in an organized way using broad, but accurate, information.
2	The student provides a basic explanation of how physical geography affects two cultural elements. The student provides one world connection. The student does not communicate in an organized way, and provides little detail.
1	The student provides a minimal explanation of how physical geography affects one cultural element. The student does not provide and real world connections The student does not communicate in an organized way, and includes inaccurate information.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

11^th Grade
American History
History

Following World War II, American foreign policy was described by the word "containment." Containment means stopping the spread of communist influence in the world. The following examples were results of this containment:

Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
NATO
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cuban Missile Crisis

Choose two examples from the list above. Explain, using extensive detail, why each example was the result of the United States’ desire to contain communism
Did the two examples chosen help the United States reach the goal of containment. Explain your answer.

11^th Grade
American History
History Rubric

Score Point	Description
4	The student provides an extensive explanation how two examples were the result of the United States’ desire for containment. The student provides an extensive explanation for whether each of the two examples allowed the United States to reach its goal The student communicates in an organized way, and uses extensive detail.
3	The student chooses two examples and generally describes how each was the result of the United States’ desire to contain communism. The student provides a general explanation for whether each of the two examples allowed the United States to reach its goal. The student communicates in an organized way, and used broad details.
2	The student provides a basic explanation how one example was the result of the United States’ desire for containment. The student provides a limited explanation for the one example as to whether it allowed the United States to reach its goal. The student communicates in an organized way, but has some inaccurate information.
1	The student provides a minimal explanation as to how one example was the result of the United States’ desire for containment. The student provides a minimal explanation for whether the one example allowed the United States to reach its goal of containment. The student does not communicate in an organized way, and includes inaccurate information.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

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Social Studies Competency Assurance Documents

11th Grade Social Studies Open Response Questions

11th Grade American History Government and Civics

11th Grade American History Government and Civics Rubric

11th Grade American History Culture and Society

11th Grade American History Culture and Society Rubric

11th Grade American History Economics

11th Grade American History Economics Rubric

11th Grade American History Geography

11th Grade American History Geography Rubric

11th Grade American History History

11th Grade American History History Rubric