1. -Handwritten -5 paragraphs - Double spaced (for proofreading)
Rough Draft
-Handwritten
-5 paragraphs
- Double spaced (for proofreading)

2. Title
European Imperialism in ________________

3. Introduction
---In 1884, European leaders held a conference in Berlin, Germany, to decide how to divide Africa amongst themselves. No Africans were invited to this conference. This began an era of imperialism (definition) in Africa that would last more than one hundred years. During this time, European countries established different colonies (definition) throughout Africa.

4. Thesis Sentence -Last sentence of the introduction
-Your argument – you must prove this!
imperialism in (your place) did/caused/resulted in .

5. Body paragraphs -Support your thesis sentence
-Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence (tells what the paragraph is about)
-Use evidence you have gathered in research

6. Conclusion First sentence – re-write your thesis sentence
Sentences 2-5: Expand from your thesis back out the impact on Africa and the world