To answer this question correctly, students must select Fact 2 and explain how it might provide context to understand why President Harrison declared Columbus Day a national holiday in 1892. Students should explain that Harrison’s decision might have been a calculated move to court Catholic voters in the upcoming election.
Level: Proficient
Student selects the correct fact and explains how it might help explain why President Harrison declared Columbus Day a national holiday in 1892.
Level: Emergent
Student selects the correct fact but provides an incomplete explanation of how the fact might help explain the president’s motivation.
Level: Basic
Student selects an incorrect fact or selects the correct fact but does not provide a reasonable explanation for how it might help explain the President’s motivation.
