11Th Grade IB History of the Americas
2011 – 2012 - Essay #3
DUE: FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST BY 11AM TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM
There will be no late papers accepted!
60 points
This essay is worth
. Answer one question in a complete five to six
paragraph essay (with an introduction, body and conclusion). Consider organizing your
thoughts before you begin by using the prewriting and outlining section on the back of
this sheet or on a blank sheet of paper.
 Write a thesis statement!
 Use historical examples to make your point in the body paragraphs.
 After you make an example, be sure to provide analysis by explaining what the
examples mean and how it relates to your thesis statement.
 Remember to double space and write the proper heading in the top right corner
of your first page.
 Check your spelling and grammar.
 Cite any sources that you use.
GOOD LUCK!
Answer ONE essay question below:
1. In what ways, and with what effects, did westward expansion intensify
sectionalism in the United States between 1845 and 1860? (2009 specimen)
2. Evaluate the economic, social and political successes and failures of the
Reconstruction. (2009 specimen)
3. To what extent was the victory of the North in the United States Civil War due to
its superior industrial resources and manpower? (2010)
4. “The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the United States Civil War.”
To what extent do you agree with this statement? (2011)
11Th Grade IB History of the Americas
2011 – 2012 - Essay #3
PREWRITING (Optional – Remember a formal essay may be longer than 5 paragraphs):
INTRODUCTION:
Put question into context: time and place:
Make it clear that you understand the importance of the question:
THESIS: In this paper it will be argued that…
BODY PARAGRAPH:
Topic Sentence:
Example 1:
Analysis:
Example 2 & Analysis:
BODY PARAGRAPH:
Topic Sentence:
Example 1:
Analysis:
Example 2 & Analysis:
BODY PARAGRAPH:
Topic Sentence:
Example 1:
Analysis:
Example 2 & Analysis:
CONCLUSION:
Summarize your argument (restate thesis):
How does this question and answer fit into the big picture?: