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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

7th Grade Essay on Causes of Revolution





Please use the 4Square outline you created in class to create a 5 paragraph essay on the causes of the American Revolution.

Paragraphs

1- Hook (Quote, story, poem, etc.)

Historical Context (dates of causes, long process of give and take, countries involved, situation of Mother country and colonies, Mercantalism/Triangle trade, etc.)

Thesis Statement - There were many causes of the American Revolution including longterm ideas, as well as moe immediate British and American actions.

2- Body 1 - Long term (3 causes) please explain each with at least 2 sentences each!

3- Body 2 - British actions (3 actions)explain at least 3 with at least 2 sentences each!

4- Body 3 - American actions (3 actions) explain 3 with at least 2 sentences each!

5 - Conclusion paragraph

Restate Thesis, restate proofs, give opinion based on facts (could the war have been avoided?), Wrap up and use quote





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