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Thesis During the Warring States Period Three philosophies developed to fix China. Confucianism: A good ruler leads by example. Legalism: strict laws harsh punishment Daoism: little government involvement

Paragraph 1 (Introduction) Set-Up Historical Context Statement (Background): One sentence that gives the reader some background knowledge on the person/event/information you will be writing on Stating the question: Restate the question that you are being asked to write on Thesis: Explains the position you are taking to the reader along with reasons why. It should be the LAST sentence in your introduction paragraph. (be sure to underline it in your essay).

Paragraph 1 (Introduction) Class Example Historical Context Statement (Background): Stating the question: Thesis:

Paragraph 1 (Introduction) Example Historical Context Statement (Background): During the Warring States period seven states fought for control of China. Stating the question: Three Chinese philosophies developed to fix the problems and stop the fighting. Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism were established to restore social and political order. Thesis: Confucianists believed a king should lead by example. Daoists believed a ruler should rule so effortlessly his people do not know he exists. Legalists believed a ruler should be strict.

Paragraph 1 (Introduction) Final During the Warring States period seven states fought for control of China. Three Chinese philosophies developed to fix the problems and stop the fighting. Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism were established to restore social and political order. Confucianists believed a king should lead by example. Daoists believed a ruler should rule so effortlessly his people do not know he exists. Legalists believed a ruler should be strict.

Paragraph 2 (Confucianism) Describe Confucianism and what a good ruler is.Document # Rule with dignity and treat people with kindnessDoc. 1 Instruct those who are backward.Doc. 2 Create order, be cheap in their spending, and act quickly. He should concentrate on agriculture and industry. Doc. 2 He must act politely and honor his ancestors.Doc. 8

Paragraph 2 (Legalism) Describe Legalism and what a good ruler is.Document # Rulers should create definite laws.Doc. 5 Rulers should be strong.Doc. 5 Legalism stresses severe punishment for those who break the law.Doc. 5 Legalists believe people should respect the law.Doc. 7

Paragraph 2 (Daoism) Describe Daoism and what a good ruler is.Document # People should not even know that a Daoist ruler exists.Doc. 3 Daoist rulers should show love and praise for his people.Doc. 3 Daoist rulers should seldom issue orders.Doc. 3 The goal of Daoism is to attain harmony.Doc. 4

Paragraph 5 (Conclusion) Restatement of main idea and thesis Summary of your writing No new information should be included in your conclusion Ex. After the collapse of the Zhou Dynasty China fell into a civil war as lords fought for territory not honor. Thinkers came up with ideas about how to restore order to China….summarize each philosophy.