This project is a 5-10 page double spaced paper in which you will critically analyze, using historical evidence, three major turning points in world history from 1500. Your paper should be divided into three sections each of which is devoted to the critical analysis of one turning point. You must use Chicago Manual of Style to cite your sources. You must choose one early, one middle, and one late turning point. You must use historical evidence and cite your sources. You must use sources. You should select the three turning points you think had the most historical impact and your paper should successfully argue why the three you chose changed history the most.
You need a thesis paragraph. Each turning point should have its own section each of which should be more than one paragraph. Then you need concluding paragraph.
You should focus on explaining how each turning point changed history and then try to find a common overall theme like "revolutions" or "technology" to link them together in the concluding paragraph. Choices to pick from are below.
Early
The Columbian Exchange 1492 A.D.
The publication of the Edict of Restitution by Ferdinand II 1618 A.D. The Scientific Revolution 1650-1700 A.D.
China bans Christian missionaries 1715 A.D.
Middle
The Seven Years War (first worldwide war) 1754-63 A.D. The French Revolution 1789 A.D.
Bismarck unifies Germany 1862-1870 A.D.
Hiroshima 1945 A.D.
Late
The establishment of the state of Israel 1948 A.D.
1968 the year the world changed forever
The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan 1979 A.D.
The development of the world wide web 1978-1995 A.D.
UPDATE: PLEASE HELP PICK A TOPIC FROM EACH SECTION (I want ones that can all go together in some way with a major theme) and explain what that major theme is that links them. THANKS!
What is Hiroshima doing in the middle period? Why is not the Refomation not listed?
Ok, choices available.
The scientific revolution
The french revolution
the internet.
the common theme is the explosion and use of information for the masses to decide things on their own, so they have some control over their lives.
Oh, my. I see some of these are related in some ways. The Scientific "revolution", the development of the world-wide web, and the development of atomic weapons all involve science and technology (some for good, others not so much). Others may involve the ideal of the spread of political rights to the people instead of a monarchy or dictatorship or colonial powers. See what threads YOU find.
We can't pick a topic for you. Research some of the options and then choose the ones that interest YOU.
@ MS SUE: none of the particularly interest me. I wasn’t asking for anyone to do the assignment for me. I was struggling with figuring out which ones relate to eachother so I asked for help. Thanks.
@ REED: thank you for pointing me in the direction. I will continue to look and try to find common connections between them. Appreciate the help!!
@bobpursley: I’m not sure why it’s in the middle. That’s where my teacher put it. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!!
To write a 5-10 page double-spaced paper analyzing three major turning points in world history from 1500, you will need to follow a specific structure and method. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to approach this task:
1. Choose the three turning points that you believe had the most historical impact. Make sure to select one from the early period, one from the middle period, and one from the late period. The choices provided are as follows:
- Early: The Columbian Exchange 1492 A.D., The publication of the Edict of Restitution by Ferdinand II 1618 A.D., The Scientific Revolution 1650-1700 A.D., China bans Christian missionaries 1715 A.D.
- Middle: The Seven Years War (first worldwide war) 1754-63 A.D., The French Revolution 1789 A.D., Bismarck unifies Germany 1862-1870 A.D., Hiroshima 1945 A.D.
- Late: The establishment of the state of Israel 1948 A.D., 1968 the year the world changed forever, The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan 1979 A.D., The development of the world wide web 1978-1995 A.D.
2. Once you have chosen your three turning points, start with a thesis paragraph that clearly states your argument. In this paragraph, briefly introduce the three turning points and your main argument about why these three changed history the most.
3. Divide your paper into three sections, each focused on analyzing one turning point. Start each section with an introduction to the specific turning point, providing historical context and explaining its significance.
4. Within each section, critically analyze the turning point using historical evidence. Utilize primary and secondary sources to support your analysis. Make sure to apply critical thinking, evaluate different perspectives, and consider the cause and effect relationships surrounding the turning point. A good rule of thumb is to have at least one paragraph per turning point section.
5. Use the Chicago Manual of Style for citing your sources. This style provides guidelines for formatting citations, both in-text and in the bibliography. Familiarize yourself with the specific rules of this style guide to ensure accurate and consistent citation throughout your paper.
6. After analyzing each turning point, conclude each section with a summary paragraph that highlights the key aspects of the turning point and reinforces its impact on history. This should also transition smoothly to the next turning point section.
7. In the concluding paragraph, find a common overall theme that you can use to link the three turning points together. Look for similarities or trends that emerged from analyzing each turning point. This theme could be related to revolutions, technology, or any other concept that you identify as significant. Explain how this theme connects and influences the turning points collectively.
8. Review and revise your paper. Ensure that your arguments are clear, supported by evidence, and well-organized. Check for any grammar or spelling errors that may affect the readability of your paper.
By following these steps, you will be able to write a well-structured and cohesive paper analyzing three major turning points in world history from 1500. Good luck!