Thesis Statements and Historical Evidence
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Objective
I can formulate a defensible thesis and support it with historical evidence to develop a complex argument about the past.
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Explain the difference between restating the prompt and creating a historically defensible thesis. Provide an example of each based on the prompt: "Analyze the causes of the French Revolution."
Why is it important for a thesis statement to be specific and include evidence?
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“Develop a thesis statement responding to the prompt: "Evaluate the extent to which the Protestant Reformation changed European society." Include at least two specific pieces of historical evidence that could be used to support your thesis. Given the prompt, "Assess the impact of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on West Africa," provide a thesis statement that includes a counter-argument and two pieces of historical evidence to support your argument.”
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