Unit 1 Essays

1. Unit 1 Essays

2. Format for any Essay • Introduction • Four Body Paragraphs • Conclusion……. • Total of 6 Paragraphs • 5 mins planning, 30 mins writing • Begin by Brainstorming • Then organize thoughts into 6 paragraphs before writing

3. Introduction; include • Background comments for Context • Comment on question (if possible) / define terms in the question • Thesis Statement – do you agree, disagree, partly agree (depending on type of question), or just a statement on the importance of the topic if it is a non-argumentative essay • Indicators / indication of the main arguments you will make / use to prove it

4. Four Body Paragraphs with • Each with a separate topic / point, to prove your thesis • Begin with topic sentence to introduce the main topic / point, followed by supporting sentences, and then a concluding sentence • Try to connect each paragraph to the Thesis Statement and if possible to each other • Make sure to address the question / topics in the prompt, but you may also introduce a topic not mentioned (Political, Social)

5. Conclusion • Summarize your Thesis Statement • Summarize the main points / arguments you made in each body paragraph • Reach a conclusion • You may foreshadow - by mentioning an event/s that came about as a result or consequence of the theme, thesis of this essay

6. Essays for Unit 1 • 1. To what extent can Native Americans be considered “civilized” or “uncivilized” when Columbus set foot in the Americas in 1492? • 2. What motivated Europeans (esp. British) to colonize the Americas after the 15th Century? • 3. What factors motivated the British to colonize North America. • 4. “The settling of British North America had more to do with Religion than Economics.” Evaluate this statement.

7. 5. To what extent did the British colonies evolve into three distinct regions? Consider Political, Economic, Religious, and Social (Cultural) differences. • 6. Compare the Northern and Southern Colonies in terms of Political, Religious, Economic, and Social development. (could be North and Middle, or South and Middle) • 7. “The policy of Salutary Neglect benefited colonial British North America.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? • 8. Evaluate the Political, Economic, Religious, Social, and Cultural differences between the British, French, and Spanish colonization of the Americas.(could be just 2)

10. 9. If religion was so important in the British colonies why was there a need for a Great Awakening and to what extent was it a success?

11. Practice Essay • “The settling of British North America had more to do with Religion than Economics.” Evaluate this statement • Planning (5 minutes; 30 minutes for writing the essay) • Brainstorm / Draw up a list of facts, concepts • Briefly organize this information into 6 Paragraphs; Introduction, Four Body, Conclusion

12. How important were Religious factors as • Motivation for the initial process of Colonization • A cause of the sub division of early Colonies into new Colonies • A factor in shaping the different development of northern and southern colonies • Motivation for the Great Awakening

13. “Though British in their origin, there were more differences than similarities between the three colonial regions in British North America by the 1700s.” Evaluate this statement • 5 mins planning – use the sheet I give you – brainstorm and paragraphs • 30 mins writing • One sided, double spaced • Number your pages • Staple your pages to the planning page

14. “Economic factors were more important than Religious factors in the colonization of British North America.” Evaluate this statement • 5 mins planning – use the sheet I give you • 30 mins writing • One sided, double spaced • Number your pages • Staple your pages to the back of the planning page