U.S. History Classroom Based Assessment
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
Read the Digging Deep – Analyzing Sources CBA. Make sure you understand the directions and requirements
you need to accomplish in order to successfully complete the project.
Read the Digging Deep – Analyzing Sources rubric. You will need to meet a level 3 or be proficient.
In order to successfully pass the Classroom Based Assessment you will need to complete the following
requirements.
Read the powerpoint and take notes on the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial.
I.
Develop a Historical Question and State a Position on the Question that Outlines a Reason in
Support of the Position
a. Write an introduction. Introduce the topic to the reader and give a brief amount of background
information. The last sentence in the introduction should be your thesis.
b. Restate the following Historical Question: Due to National Security was it justifiable to
execute Sacco and Vanzetti? Make sure you State a Position in your thesis.
II.
Body Paragraph #1. Read the Article The Red Scare.
a. In a well supported paragraph answer the following prompt: Due to the nationwide hysteria in
the U.S. was it justifiable to condemn Sacco and Vanzetti because of their background?
b. Make sure you State a Position in your opening statement.
i. You need to include two quotes from the text to support your answer.
III.
Body Paragraph #2. Use Notes and Research.
a. In a well supported paragraph answer the following prompt: Due to the available evidence do
you think Sacco and Vanzetti were guilty of the crime?
b. Make sure you State a Position in your opening statement. Use the powerpoint and research to
answer the question.
i. You do not need quotes in this paragraph.
IV.
Body Paragraph #3. Read the Article The Report of Governor Fuller.
a. In a well supported paragraph answer the following prompt: In the Sacco and Vanzetti case,
should the U.S. officials granted them the right for a retrial?
b. Make sure you State a Position in your opening statement.
i. You need to include two quotes from the text to support your answer.
V.
Conclusion. Wrap up the paper.
a. Discuss the Historical Significance of the trial.
i. What can we learn from this? What other historical examples can you relate this too?