Thesis Statements. Progression 1.Mesopotamia and Egypt have many similarities and differences. 2.Mesopotamia and Egypt have similar social structures,

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Thesis Statements

Progression 1.Mesopotamia and Egypt have many similarities and differences. 2.Mesopotamia and Egypt have similar social structures, but different governments and economies. 3.Mesopotamia and Egypt have similar social structures in that ___, but have different governments as __ was more ___ and have different economies as __ was more __. 4.Between 3500 BCE and 1500 BCE, Mesopotamia and Egypt both exhibited ___, but __ was more __ …

Thesis: a definition Between 1 and 3 sentences in the introduction that clearly states the central argument that will be proven in the rest of the essay.

Other Descriptors Introduces between 2 and 4 controlling ideas that are the major points that support the thesis (no categories!) Avoids simple re-statement of question, but answers all parts of the question Includes the time period and places to be discussed in essay Often start with "Although," "While," or "Despite." May be the entire introductory paragraph

How did World War II affect the allied powers? World War II benefitted the allied powers. World War II benefitted the allied powers economically, politically, and socially. World War II benefitted the allied powers between 1945 and today by allowing European factories to rebuild with the latest technologies, establishing a lasting peace between nations, and reducing overpopulation. Although World War II benefitted the United States by ending the Great Depression, since 1945 its devastation can be seen in Europe through... ____ and ____.

Compare the contemporary U.S. & Japan …both have plentiful forests, but one is in N. America & the other is in Asia. …have similar economies, but different militaries. …both have economies based on service and technology industries, but the U.S. is more able to project its power internationally than Japan.

Practice Should North Penn High School require its students to wear uniforms?

Thesis Practice, History Review Analyze the similarities and differences in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Analyze the similarities and differences in the Qin and Han dynasties that existed between 220 Bce and 200 Ce. Analyze the impacts of Confucianism on Chinese society between 500 BCE and 200 CE.

Analyze the changes and continuities in Indian society between 1500 BCE and 232 BCE.