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Westward Expansion Oral Exam
At the end of the quarter, you will be expected to perform in an oral exam covering thirty terms used
during the Westward Expansion Unit.
TEST DAY: March 9th (GREEN) March 10th (PURPLE)
In addition to knowing each term correctly, you must be able to define the term within the context of
the material (describe the definition using facts and examples given in your class and textbook).
Definitions and studying of the terms must be completed on your own time. Use your information given
in class to supplement your studying. The following terms come from Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
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Treaty of Greenville
Louisiana Purchase
Tecumseh
Monroe Doctrine
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Industrial Revolution
Steam Power
Factory Life
Urban Life
Immigration
Farming Technology
Social Reform
Frontier
Pioneers
Manifest Destiny
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Mountain Men
Trails to the West
Life in the West
Land Grants
Stephen Austen & Sam Houston
Annexation of Texas & Oregon
Mexican-American War
Brigham Young
Forty-Niners
Water Rights
Diversity in California
Vigilantes
Pike’s Peak Gold Rush
Boomtowns
Great Plains
You will be assessed during your exam on your success of correctly identifying and describing
the vocabulary. In addition to your teacher’s assessment, you will also be scored on the IB
rubric for criterion A. Both scores will be recorded on the back of this sheet; which MUST be
given to the teacher BEFORE your exam.
Criterion A: Knowledge
Maximum 10
Knowledge is fundamental to studying humanities, and forms the base from which to explore concepts and develop skills.
Knowledge and understanding can be assessed through a wide variety of tasks that involve factual recall or description, and
explanation. Tasks may include tests, examinations, written assignments, oral interviews and presentations, extended writing,
projects and exhibits.
Achievement level
0
Level descriptor
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.
1–2
The use of Westward Expansion terminology is inconsistent or incorrect. Facts and examples are either
absent, or those used are irrelevant or do not show understanding. The student provides descriptions
that are inaccurate or that have insufficient detail; explanations are absent or superficial (not
complete).
3–4
The use of Westward Expansion terminology is mostly accurate and usually appropriate (uses the
correct context/time period), though some errors remain. Facts and examples used are mostly relevant,
and usually show understanding. The student provides basic descriptions that may need more detail;
explanations are usually adequate but sometimes superficial.
5–6
Westward Expansion terminology is used accurately and appropriately (uses the correct context/time
period). Relevant facts and examples are used to show understanding. The student provides accurate
descriptions; explanations are adequate but not well developed.
7–8
A range of Westward Expansion terminology is used accurately and appropriately. A range of relevant facts
and examples are used to show understanding. The student provides accurate and detailed (using at
least 2 examples) descriptions; explanations are developed.
9–10
The student shows an excellent command of a wide range of Westward Expansion terminology, and uses
it appropriately. A complete range of relevant facts and examples are used to show understanding.
Descriptions are accurate and detailed (using at least 3 examples) and explanations are fully
developed.
IB Score:
/ 10
Total Score:
/200