With the textbook's guidelines for constructing essay questions in mind, identify the best essay question among the four questions below.
A)"List three major turning points of World War II."
B)"Summarize the aftermath of the American Civil War."
C)"Compare George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in terms of their effectiveness as U.S.Presidents."
D)"In five or six sentences, describe three ways in which the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon in 2001 changed American diplomatic relationships in the Middle East."

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The best essay question is D because it provides clear parameters for the response (three ways in which the attacks changed American diplomatic relationships in the Middle East), and it requires a more analytical response than the other options, which are more fact-based. Additionally, the question requires a longer response, which allows students to demonstrate their ability to organize and articulate their thoughts in writing.

With the Textbook's Guidelines for Constructing Essay Questions in Mind