Distracter Factor- Readiness Standards

8.4A History:(A) analyze causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of

representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War; Readiness Standard RC 1

Sample Item

Answer Choice Rationale Implication for Instruction

Formative Assessment

What evidence in the above map can you use to prove the Proclamation of 1763 created a hardship for American Colonist?

A It encouraged raids by Native AmericansB Colonist were unable to settle land claimed by QuebecC It prevented colonist from benefiting from land they had claimedD Increased the fur trade between Great Britain and independent traders

CorrectC

Student must have knowledge of the Proclamation of 1763.

What impact will the Proclamation of 1763 have on colonist-EconomicSocialGeographicalPolitical

B

Distracts because...Land is added to Quebec, but the colonist never claimed this land

Processing skills- reading maps

D

Distracts because...The fur trade did increase between Britain and traders but this info is not on the map and would not have a significant impact on colonists

Critical thinking – ability to use info from map and current knowledge

A

Distracts because...The Proclamation was intended to decrease the raids by Native Americans.

Understanding of the French and Indian War