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For one of the changes, write a reason why the change took place
or a possible result.
Define the topic at the starting point of the time period specified.
(2 or 3 sentences)
3. Using a three stage frame work for your body paragraphs: Body paragraph #1: Set the stage. Discuss the characteristics of first chunk of time. Body paragraph #2: Describe a turning point in that society. It does not necessarily have to be in the middle of the period, but should be a source of change. Discuss the immediate impact of this turning point. Body paragraph #3: Discuss the characteristics of second chunk of time. Explain the impact of the turning point and analyze-why they occurred? (Both change and continuity)
4. Use a minimum of 5 or 6 pieces of evidence for each part of your essay. This evidence should include both changes and continuities. 5. In conclusion, the essay must connect to the big picture (the global context).
Your thesis might read: Around 1450 Asia and the Ottomans ruled the seas and land routes were still popular but by 1750 there were major changes in world trade as the Americas were connected to Eurasia and as Western Europeans began to dominate global sea trade. However, the overland trade routes of Asia continued to flourish.
Evidence: For example, several food crops, like the potato and corn, became a staple in many regions (China) after its introduction from the Americas.
Analysis: A population explosion resulted in China from these new food crops which created some of the social problems leading to the end of the Qing dynasty.
More On Analysis
Tell Why Analyze the changes over time and the continuities Analysis means asking and answering why the changes and continuities occurred. Analysis works best when it is integrated into the body paragraphs. Your essay should include the word because. This is significant becauseThis changed over time because
Global Context
In other words, what else is happening in the world? The global context point can be earned by effectively showing: Comparisons to other regions Connection to global processes Interaction among regions A simple statement is all that is required to earn this point. Ex: Mongol women, like European women, did not bind their feet as the Chinese women did.
Continuity
Maintained Throughout Continued Status Quo Invariable The whole time
Conclusion
Basic Features in 1st Time Period POLITICAL Decentralized Feudalism Power of Catholic Church
Basic Features in 2nd Time Period Absolutism Limited monarchies Parliament Rise of nations
Key Changes
Key Continuities
ECONOMIC
Exploration Columbian Exchange Mercantilism Coercive labor Commercial Rev. Inflation of silver
-Truly global
- Drastic increase in trade - Importance of silver, sugar, and slaves - Sea-based empires - Need and want for eastern goods - Land routes continued
RELIGIOUS
Key Changes
Key Continuities
SOCIAL
Rigid structure
(Nobles-KnightsMerchants/ArtisansSerfs) (cause of change)
*Black Death
Population Growth Urbanization Rise of merchant class Proletariat class Cultural Diffusion
Women become merchants Education More social mobility Population increase cities
INTELLECT
OR ARTS
- Modes of expression
0-2
(1) 2 (1)
4) Uses relevant world historical context effectively to explain change over time and/or continuity.
5) Analyzes the process of change over time and/or continuity. Subtotal
1 7 Subtotal TOTAL 2 9