To answer this question correctly, students must identify the historical development represented in a photograph and clearly explain why it is historically significant. For the first question, successful students will identify that the photo was taken at the Berlin Wall. For Question 2, successful students might elaborate on one or more of the following:
- The Berlin Wall was a powerful symbol of the conflict between the Soviet Union and the West during the Cold War.
- The establishment of the wall heightened Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- The wall isolated West Berlin from the rest of the city, dividing a major metropolitan area and separating families and friends for decades.
Level: Proficient
Question 1
Student clearly and specifically identifies the historical development depicted in the photograph.
Question 2
Student clearly and specifically explains why the historical development is historically significant.
Level: Emergent
Question 1
Student provides correct information related to the historical development but does not clearly identify the historical development.
Question 2
Student correctly elaborates on the development but does not clearly explain why it is historically significant.
Level: Basic
Question 1
Student does not correctly identify the historical development.
Question 2
Student does not provide a correct or relevant explanation for why the development is historically significant.
