Global History Framework Regents Exam 2020 – Part II: Document Sets

DOCUMENT SET #1: CAUSE & EFFECT (2 documents)

(cause & effect will ALWAYS be assessed)

Document Set #1, Question 1 Document Set #1, Question 2a & 2b

1) Explain the historical circumstances that 2a) Based on the (specific document),
led to _______________________________ explain how AUDIENCE affects the way
(author of the document) presents his
OR ideas.

Explain the geographic context for the OR

historical development shown on the map
Based on this (specific document)
explain (author of the document)
PURPOSE for writing about (specific
event/time period discussed in the text)

OR

Based on this excerpt from (specific

author of the document), identify his/her
POINT OF VIEW concerning (specific
time period discussed in the text).

Question 3 will refer to both Document 1 & 2

Both documents will be presented side-by-side so that students can view the documents
together

3) Identify and explain a cause-and-effect relationship associated with the events or ideas in
documents 1 and 2. Be sure to use evidence from both documents 1 and 2 in your
response.
All questions are worth 1 point (4 total points from Document Set #1)

DOCUMENT SET #2: TURNING POINT OR COMPARISON (2 documents)

(either turning point or comparison will be assessed as a set, not both)

Document Set #2, Question 1 Document Set #2, Question 2a & 2b

1) Explain the historical circumstances that 2a) Based on the (specific document), explain how
led to AUDIENCE affects the way (author of the
document) presents his ideas.
________________________________
OR
OR
Based on this (specific document) explain
Explain the geographic context for the (author of the document) PURPOSE for writing
historical about (specific event/time period discussed in
the text)
development shown on the map
OR

Based on this excerpt from (specific author of

the document), identify his/her POINT OF
VIEW concerning (specific time period
discussed in the text).

Question 3a & 3b will refer to both Document 1 & 2

Both documents will be presented side-by-side so that students can view the documents together

Turning Point Questions:

3a) Identify a turning point associated with the historical development and events related to both document 1
and document 2.

3b) Explain why the historical developments and events associated with these documents are considered a
turning point. Be sure to use evidence from both documents 1 and 2 in your response.
________________________________________________________________________________________

Comparison Questions:
3a) Identify a similarity or difference regarding ideas about (specific event/time period).

3b) Explain a similarity or difference regarding ideas about (specific event/time period). Be sure to use
evidence from both documents 1 and 2 in your response.

All questions are worth 1 point (5 total points from Document Set #2)