Defining moments essay constructing a thesis statement in canadian history

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DEFINING MOMENTS ESSAY

CONSTRUCTING A THESIS STATEMENT IN CANADIAN HISTORY
To construct an effective thesis for a research paper, one good technique is to show a relationship between two or more relevant concepts. Consider the lists below, and mentally experiment by connecting some of them.

Element of History

Relationship Terms

Effect on History

War
Battle

Invention

Technology

Military General

Prime Minister

Person
Event

-was a defining moment

-was responsible for

-about

-was instrumental in

-supported

-weakened

-strengthened

-was superior to

-was inferior to

-had a positive effect

-has a negative effect

-caused

-brought

-led to

-fragmented

-caused turmoil

-destroyed

-undermined

-brought

-affected

-saved

-Economic prosperity

-Economic decline

-Military power

-Military collapse

-political independence

-economic stability or instability

-Political stability or instability

-Rise of a nation

-Fall of a nation

-Influencing another culture

-Dominating/conquering

-contributed to victory

-contributed to autonomy

-social effects

-political effects

-economic effects

-military effects

Examples

The World Wars were directly responsible to the increase of women’s rights.
Prime Minister Diefenbaker’s decision to scrap the Avro Arrow had a negative effect on Canada.

Step 3: Question and Answer, and Thesis Formation Name: _____________________
Your Chosen Topic: ______________________________________________

1. What are some controversial or arguable questions about your topic?

For example on the topic of End of WWI: Was the Treaty of Versailles Fair? This question can have two possible answers: yes and no!

2. What makes the topic a “defining moment” in Canada’s history?

3. Write down the thesis statement and supporting evidence.

Thesis Statement (answer to the controversial question and defining moment question)	Argument	Evidence that Proves the Argument & FOOTNOTE Footnote Instructions
This is a good essay because it has a clear thesis, strong arguments and excellent writing style.

3. Please attach your updated list of sources in the typed, FULL BIBLIOGRAPHIC FORMAT.

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Directory: markville.ss -> history -> history
history -> -
history -> Student: Leslie Sexton Achievement: Application Total: Marks Section 1
history -> Battle / Date Description of Battle / Tactics / Strategies
history -> Overall Expectations
history -> Conscription Crisis: act ii!
history -> Conscription Crisis in Canada: 1917
history -> Overall Expectations
history -> -
history -> Interwar years mini-essay constructing a thesis statement in canadian history

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