Name ______________________________________________
American Revolution Test Essay
DIRECTIONS: Using Chapter 6 (pgs. 150-178) in your textbook, respond to the following question in an
essay. Your essay must be at least ONE full paragraph with 8 sentences minimum. Less than 8 sentences
will result in a deduction of points. Your essay must be in your OWN WORDS. Copying anything right
from the textbook is plagiarism and will result in a 0. Your essay must fully answer the question. You
must provide at least THREE things that contributed to the American victory in the Revolutionary War.
Make sure to explain the three factors. Typed responses are preferred, but no points will be deducted
for handwritten responses. Your essay MUST have proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
ESSAY QUESTION
Despite their many disadvantages, the Patriots won the war. How did the
Americans manage to defeat Britain and win the Revolutionary war?
CHECKLIST
________ One full paragraph with ATLEAST 8 sentences
________ Essay in OWN WORDS
________ Essay fully answers the question
________ Information in response is accurate
________ Included THREE factors that contributed to American victory
 Three factors are well explained
________ Correct spelling
________ Correct capitalization
________ Proper punctuation
Essay due Friday December 4 – hand in before test.
THIS IS A PART OF YOUR TEST. IT IS NOT OPTIONAL!!
The test is 71 points, and 15 of those points are from this outline.
 Not completing the outline on time is an automatic C, even if you get 100%
on the rest of the test
Name ___________________________________________ Period ________ Date _________________
American Revolution Test Essay Rubric
 At least 8 or more sentences – Sentences are
complete and well-structured
3
2
1
0
 Information is accurate – information includes
facts from textbook and learned in class
3
2
1
0
 Information is in own words;
original and authentic
3
2
1
0
 At least three supporting factors – Details
explaining how Americans won
3
2
1
0
 Grammar – proper spelling, capitalization
and spelling
3
2
1
0
TOTAL = _________ / 15
Name _______________________________________ Period ________ Date ______________
American Revolution Test Essay Outline
I.
Intro Sentence: _________________________________________________________
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II.
1st factor that led to American victory over British
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a. Deeper explanation: _________________________________________________
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III.
2nd factor that led to American victory over British
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a. Deeper Explanation: _________________________________________________
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IV.
3rd factor that led to American victory over British
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a. Deeper Explanation: _________________________________________________
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V.
Conclusion Sentence _____________________________________________________
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