To answer this question correctly, students must explain how Madison's proclamation of war on Britain is connected to both the Napoleonic Wars and American settlement in the Northwest Territory. To answer Question 1, students must explain that the proclamation was, in part, precipitated by British interference with Franco-American trade during the Napoleonic Wars. To answer Question 2, students must connect Britain's monetary and material support for Native American tribes resisting U.S. expansion in the Northwest Territory with the proclamation of war on Britain.
Level: Proficient
Question 1
Student identifies and explains a relevant connection between the proclamation of war and the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.
Question 2
Student identifies and explains a relevant connection between the proclamation of war and settlement in the Northwest Territory.
Level: Emergent
Question 1
Student identifies a relevant connection between the proclamation of war and the Napoleonic Wars but does not provide a complete explanation of that connection.
Question 2
Student identifies a relevant connection between the proclamation of war and settlement in the Northwest Territory but does not provide a complete explanation of that connection.
Level: Basic
Question 1
Student does not provide a reasonable explanation for how the proclamation of war is connected to the Napoleonic Wars.
Question 2
Student does not provide a reasonable explanation for how the proclamation of war is connected to the settlement in the Northwest Territory.
