MWH Unit 2 Writing Prompts: the French Revolution

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MWH Unit 2 Writing Prompts: The French Revolution

Background Information

This is your second set of essay prompts. As you write, remember to always keep your thesis in mind and structure all of your evidence in a logical manner so as to support that thesis.

Remember that the focus of your essay should be analysis. It is important that you provide me with specific information to support your argument, but do not simply provide factual information. You must show me that you understand and are analyzing the content. It may be necessary to discuss, or at least mention, material we studied in other units.

Be sure you use MLA format and include a works cited. Your essay should be between two and three pages in length and must be both turned in as a paper copy and uploaded to turnitin.com by the due date.

Specifics

Each essay will be worth 60 points and will be graded as follows:

- 10 points for a well developed thesis that fully addresses the prompt

- 10 points for writing style (MLA format, grammar, and proof reading)

- 10 points for your works cited and in text citations (your essay must include at least three sources, one of which must be primary; you must have a works cited that you will reference using in-text parenthetical citations as discussed on the MLA Guide)

- 30 points for content (accurate, thorough, and effective use of evidence to prove thesis)

Writing Prompts

1. How do the most important events of the years 1789-1795 reflect the causes of the French Revolution? In order to successfully respond to this prompt you must identify and describe the events of the Revolution that you believe were the most important.

2. Assess Napoleon as a leader. Was he good or bad? Make sure you discuss his rise to power, his time as First Consul, and as Emperor.

3. Was the French Revolution a success? Make sure you discuss both the goals and outcomes of the Revolution. Also, clearly define an endpoint for the Revolution (common choices are the death of Robespierre, the rise of Napoleon, the exile of Napoleon, and the Congress of Vienna).