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Content 35–40 points

The work contains all of the required elements:

explanation of events for boundary differences between maps
explanation of U.S. interest in the West based on the maps
claim on whether or not the U.S. should have declared war on Mexico
at least two valid reasons given for claim on Mexican-American War
valid counterclaim and argument against the counterclaim

35–40 points

The original student work contains all of the following requirements:

evidence of persuasive argument
evidence of selecting appropriate content for a persuasive argument
evidence of understanding the importance of the process of persuasive argument
historical accuracy
accurate references to maps in all responses
specific details are provided in all responses

17–20 points

The work is well organized, easy to read and comprehend. It has few spelling or grammar errors.