Question 2

1. Question 2 Tensions in colonial society

2. Compare the ways in which TWO of the following reflected tensions in colonial society: Bacon’s Rebellion (1676), Pueblo Revolt (1680), Salem Witchcraft trials (1692), Stono Rebellion (1739).

3. What is your task? Compare two events and show HOW the event reflected tensions

5. Bacon’s Rebellion

6. Pueblo Revolt

7. Salem Witchcraft trials

8. Stono Rebellion

9. Outline essay • 1st paragraph – • Introduction – define terms introduce the time period • thesis • 2nd Paragraph • Topic • Evidence to support claims • 3rd paragraph • Topic • Evidence to support claim • 4th paragraph • Compare the rebellions • Similarities /differences • 5th paragraph • Conclusion • Confirm argument • This is a must in writing – • Keeps you focused on the topics – need to focus on one idea in each paragraph • Without taking the time to organize your essay you could make the following mistakes: • Leave out information from brainstorming • Make too many generalizations • Wonder off topic

10. Thesis TEST Do you understand the question? Does you thesis address the prompt? Are you simply restating the question? The grading rubric is designed around the thesis – if you do not have a strong thesis you will not get a high score CHECK your THESIS – take time to do this – after you write your thesis go back to the prompt – does it answer the questions? Make sure you address ALL parts of the question

11. Which is the better thesis? • During America’s colonial times there have been many rebellions and events caused from tensions within society. Two events reflect such social tensions are Stono Rebellion (1739) and the Salem witchcraft trials (1692). • The Pueblo Revolt and Salem witchcraft trials represent two very different kind of tensions in colonial society during the late 17th century. The revolt in the southwest reflects a reaction toward a group that has oppressed and invaded their land while the hysteria in the northeast depicted tensions among neighbors.

12. For this particular essay • Most common mistakes: • Thesis - basically restated the question on most essays • Lack of knowledge about the rebellions • Generalizations without support • Not organized • No transition sentences • How to improve • THESIS -practice • Clear understanding of time period and events • Know the difference between analysis and description – analysis – cause and effect –strong background information • Connect events to the tensions that arose in colonies – how did these events reflect tensions in the colonies!

13. RULES • Never use first person in writing – you are writing about the past • Never use contractions in formal writing • Never use quotes – make inferences • Never use rhetorical questions • Never make generalizations you cannot defend • Never use simple language – use academic language of the course • Never use ( ) – either include it in your writing or not confusing to reader – shows indecisiveness • Avoid phrases – on the other hand, as seen in document B, the statement is true because, • Avoid specific dates and numbers if you are not sure • – in the early 1900s – mid 1900s or late 1900s • Substantial, the minority, the majority, a small number • Avoid abbreviations without first giving definition or explanation • CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) then use CIA in writing • Avoid FLUFF – stick to the facts that support main idea – BE SPECIFIC • write lean, logical, precise