How did the Civil War and period of reconstruction mark a shift in the role of the federal government in issues of American public health?

Criteria
Standards
A: Essay is well written and organized, with a clear and insightful thesis supported by thoughtful
historical examples. Examples flow logically and the essay’s structure reinforces its argument. Analysis
shows nuanced thought, both in supporting the thesis and in considering counter-arguments. The
style of the writing elevates the effectiveness of the essay in communicating the writer’s ideas, with no
Thesis Does the essay have a clear and identifiable thesis? Does it argue a historical
point?
Structure Does the essay have a clearly defined structure to support its thesis through
examples? Do paragraphs flow smoothly from topic sentences?
Logic + Analysis
Do the examples provided support the essay’s thesis? Has the writer
demonstrated an appropriate level of analysis of each example for the length
of the essay? Does the writer consider counter-arguments?
Mechanics + Style
How effectively do the essay’s mechanics and style communicate the writer’s
ideas? Are words spelled correctly? Are sentences grammatically sound?
Does the writer use active verbs and minimize the passive voice? Is the
writing wordy or redundant?
Sources Has the writer referenced a diverse array of sources? Are all sources
appropriately cited?

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