To answer this question correctly, students must explain how the battle depicted in the map is connected to the both Francisco Pizarro and Peruvian independence. To answer Question 1, students can explain the battle was an attempt to quell a rebellion led by Túpac Amaru II against Spanish rule and that Pizarro originally led Spanish conquest of the region. To answer Question 2, students can explain that Amaru’s rebellion destabilized Spanish rule and contributed to the Peruvian struggle for independence. Alternatively, students could explain that Amaru’s efforts inspired the rebels who eventually won the Peruvian War of Independence.
Level: Proficient
Question 1
Student identifies and explains a relevant connection between the battle and Francisco Pizarro.
Question 2
Student identifies and explains a relevant connection between the battle and Peruvian independence.
Level: Emergent
Question 1
Student identifies a relevant connection between the battle and Francisco Pizarro but does not provide a complete explanation of that connection.
Question 2
Student identifies a relevant connection between the battle and Peruvian independence but does not provide a complete explanation of that connection.
Level: Basic
Question 1
Student does not provide a reasonable explanation for how the battle is connected to Francisco Pizarro.
Question 2
Student does not provide a reasonable explanation for how the battle is connected to Peruvian independence.
