This is a test question that allows you to enter extended text in your response.
Read the excerpt and use it to answer the constructed response question.
After freedom . . . we couldn’t make nothing, just overalls and something to eat. Half [your crop] went to the [farm owner]. . . . A man that didn’t know how to count would always lose . . . . No matter how good account you kept, you had to go by their account . . . . If you didn’t make no money . . . they would advance [give] you more. But . . . you better not try to leave and get caught. They’d keep you in debt.
—Henry Blake, former enslaved African American, oral interview, 1936 to 1938
- Identify the system described in this excerpt.
- Explain how the system denied economic freedoms to African Americans after the Civil War.
- Use details and examples to support your response.
Enter your answer in the space provided.
Score Point 4
The response demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is insightful and completely integrates knowledge to thoroughly answer the question.
- Addresses all aspects of the question. All bullets are answered with details.
- Demonstrates knowledge of United States history. Minimal misconceptions do not interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies evidence correctly from the stimulus to support response.
Score Point 3
The response shows adequate understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is satisfactory and integrates knowledge to answer the question.
- Addresses most aspects of the question. All bullets are answered, although one may be less developed than the other.
- Demonstrates adequate knowledge of United States history. Minor misconceptions do not interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies evidence from the stimulus to support response, although connection between evidence and response may be incomplete or slightly flawed.
Score Point 2
The response shows partial understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is general, demonstrates incomplete knowledge, and partially answers the question.
- Addresses few aspects of the question. One bullet may be omitted or both may be inadequately developed.
- Demonstrates partial knowledge of United States history. Misconceptions interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies little evidence from the stimulus or applies evidence poorly.
Score Point 1
The response shows minimal understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is related to the question, but is inadequate.
- Minimally addresses the question.
- Demonstrates minimal knowledge of United States history. Significant misconceptions interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies little to no evidence from the stimulus.
Score Point 0
The response is completely incorrect, irrelevant to the question, or too vague.