Writing a Document-Based Essay PART B
DIRECTIONS Write a well-organized essay. It should include an introduction, a body of several paragraphs, and a conclusion. Use evidence from at least four documents in Part A to support your response. You may draw on any additional knowledge you have acquired about the subject.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT The West developed rapidly following the California Gold Rush of 1849. The U. S. Congress further encouraged this growth by passing laws that provided financing for railroads and new land for farmers.
TASK
Using information from the documents in Part A and your knowledge of U. S. history, write an essay in which you:
• describe the hardships and motivations for moving West
• describe the fate of the Native Americans who lived in the West • discuss the impact of the railroads in this westward expansion
GUIDELINES
In your essay, be sure to:
• Provide a thorough response to the Task. Be sure to cover all parts of the assignment. • Include specific information from at least four of the sources in Part A.
• Incorporate relevant from your textbook and class work.
• Organize your essay in a clear and logical way.
• Support your statements with facts and information that address the topic.
• Write a conclusion that sums up your ideas.
Note: Do not simply restate the Task or Historical Context. Your essay should include more information.