Growth of Early States and Empires LEQ – Intro Paragraph Growth of Early States and Empires

Question In the period 600 B.C.E.–600 C.E., the growth of early states and empires led to the development of complex systems of governance. Develop an argument that evaluates how one or more expanding states or empires governed their territories.

Pre-Writing Take 5 minutes and brainstorm anything that pops in your mind regarding: Time Period Major players during that time period Any events that pop in your head regarding that time period Any specific details that you can think of

Contextualization We always start our intro paragraph out with CONTEXTUALIZATION Think of the Key Concept and what it would be pertaining to Think of what else is going on in the world Think of what occurred before, during, or after this event Contextualization should be a couple of sentences at least Should contain specific examples, not just generalities Look at the question…what specific things from our brainstorming could we use to address the question?

Contextualization (0-1) Responses earn one point by describing a broader historical context relevant to the prompt (1 point). To earn this point, the response must relate the topic of the prompt to historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the development of states and empires in the period 600 b.c.e.–600 c.e. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or a reference. To earn the point, the essay must accurately describe a broader context relevant to how expanding states and empires governed their territories in the period 600 b.c.e.–600 c.e.

Contextualization Key Concept 2.2. The Development of States and Empires As the early states and empires grew in number, size, and population, they frequently competed for resources and came into conflict with one another. In quest of land, wealth, and security, some empires expanded dramatically. In doing so, they built powerful military machines and administrative institutions that were capable of organizing human activities over long distances, and they created new groups of military and political elites to manage their affairs. As these empires expanded their boundaries, they also faced the need to develop policies and procedures to govern their relationships with ethnically and culturally diverse populations: sometimes to integrate them within an imperial society and sometimes to exclude them. In some cases, these empires became victims of their own successes. By expanding their boundaries too far, they created political, cultural, and administrative difficulties that they could not manage. They also experienced environmental, social, and economic problems when they overexploited their lands and subjects and permitted excessive wealth to be concentrated in the hands of privileged classes.

Contextualization Examples of context might include the following, with appropriate elaboration: States and empires concentrating power in the hands of elites Religious traditions spreading across Afro-Eurasia and states and empires adopting them to justify their rule States and empires incorporating multiple ethnic and cultural groups into their structures of power

Contextualization (Example) Between 600 BCE – 600 CE, states and empires grew dramatically in size. Since civilizations were first established, the existence of patriarchal social structures across the world determined political hierarchies and systems. States and empires in the period before 600 B.C.E., such as the Babylonian, Egyptian, and Assyrian empires, provided models of governance for states and empires that followed. The leaders of these early empires used a number of methods to establish their governments that included religion, sophisticated militaries, and complex administrative systems. The structures and systems of governance from states and empires in the period 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. will have lasting influence on later states such as the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic caliphates, and the Tang dynasty.

Thesis (0-1) Responses earn one point by responding to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim about how one or more expanding states or empires governed their territories (1 point). To earn this point, the thesis must make a claim that responds to the prompt rather than simply restating or rephrasing the prompt or the introductory statement. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in one place, either in the introduction or the conclusion.

Thesis MUST be in the introduction MUST be restated in different terminology in the conclusion Use what is given to you: Time Period Region Terminology Must make a defensible claim

Thesis Statement Between 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E., the Roman Empire expanded and governed its territory through the use of a complex political administrative system, massive technological developments in monumental architecture, and the denial of an emerging religious system that threatened imperial authority.

“Details” Sentences Politically, the Romans established a massive bureaucracy that collected taxes yet allowed some local leadership. Technologically, the Roman government built massive roads and buildings to display their strength and grandeur. Religiously, the Roman emperors traditionally banned the practice of Christianity as the core of the faith did not emphasize Caesar as the true king.

Thesis Between 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E., the Roman Empire expanded and governed its territory through the use of a complex political administrative system, massive technological developments in monumental architecture, and the denial of an emerging religious system that threatened imperial authority. Politically, the Romans established a massive bureaucracy that collected taxes yet allowed some local leadership. Technologically, the Roman government built massive roads and buildings to display their strength and granduer. Religiously, the Roman emperors traditionally banned the practice of Christianity as the core of the faith did not emphasize Caesar as the true king.

Put it all Together Between 600 BCE – 600 CE, states and empires grew dramatically in size. Since civilizations were first established, the existence of patriarchal social structures across the world determined political hierarchies and systems. States and empires in the period before 600 B.C.E., such as the Babylonian, Egyptian, and Assyrian empires, provided models of governance for states and empires that followed. The leaders of these early empires used a number of methods to establish their governments that included religion, sophisticated militaries, and complex administrative systems. The structures and systems of governance from states and empires in the period 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. will have lasting influence on later states such as the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic caliphates, and the Tang dynasty. Between 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E., the Roman Empire expanded and governed its territory through the use of a complex political administrative system, massive technological developments in monumental architecture, and the denial of an emerging religious system that threatened imperial authority. Politically, the Romans established a massive bureaucracy that collected taxes yet allowed some local leadership. Technologically, the Roman government built massive roads and buildings to display their strength and grandeur. Religiously, the Roman emperors traditionally banned the practice of Christianity as the core of the faith did not emphasize Caesar as the true king.