Revolutionary Era Essay Grader
Taxes, Protests, & Fairness
Explain which British taxes were placed on the colonists after the French and Indian War and why many colonists believed they were unfair.
Question
How Your Essay Will Be Scored
Total: 100 points
Try to meet all four areas below to earn the highest score.
Content – 45%
Clearly name and describe British taxes (Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, etc.)
and explain why many colonists believed these taxes were unfair.
Organization – 25%
Start with a clear main idea, then support it with reasons and examples in an order that makes sense.
Mechanics – 15%
Use capital letters, punctuation, and complete sentences so your ideas are easy to read.
Length – 15%
Aim for about 70–140 words so you have room to explain your thinking with enough detail.
Word count: 0