LEQ Practice

In the period before circa 1500, states in the Americas used a variety of institutions, policies, and practices to consolidate and expand their scope and reach. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which ONE pre-Columbian state in the Americas was successful in consolidating and centralizing its authority during this period.

In the period circa 1450–1750, the global increase in transregional contacts led to both expansion and contraction of existing religions as well as the development of new religious practices. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which military conflict or conquest was the main cause of religious change in this period.

In the late twentieth century, the spread of free-market economic ideas led to numerous changes around the world. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which the spread of free-market ideas led to economic change during this period.

In the period circa 1200 to 1450, the expansion of empires such as the Mongol Empire facilitated trade and communication across Eurasia. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which Mongol expansion affected the peoples of Eurasia during this period.

In the period circa 1450 to 1750, rulers of land-based empires, such as the Mughal, the Ottoman, and the Safavid empires, used a variety of religious, political, and economic methods to legitimize and consolidate their power. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which a land-based empire successfully consolidated or expanded its power during this period.

In the mid- to late twentieth century, a variety of political, military, and nonviolent methods were used to bring about political and social change. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which an individual, group, or movement in the mid- to late twentieth century successfully challenged existing power structures during this period.