i really need help with my thesis statement....
A society is characterized by similar values, shared institutions, and a common culture. Consider the following question: To what extent would it be accurate to say that the New England, Middle and Southern colonies had merged to create a single American society by the outbreak of the Revolution?
The American colonies had diverse cultures at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
How do you intend to answer that question?
I planned on answering it by saying that the statement wasn't very accurate because it says a single American society, even then a southern Farmer wouldn't be the same as a New Englander due to slavery, differant religions, agriculteral and industry progression, labor systems, political structure,and trade by the time of the Revolution but I don't know how to put that into the correct format of a thesis statement
ok thank you Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Ashley.
To develop a thesis statement for your topic, you first need to analyze the question and identify the key points that it raises. In this case, the question is asking about the extent to which the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies merged to create a single American society by the outbreak of the Revolution.
To formulate your thesis statement, you can start by considering the different factors that could indicate whether these colonies had merged. For example, you can think about the similarities or differences in their values, institutions, and culture.
Here's an example of a thesis statement that you can use as a starting point:
"While the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies had some shared values and institutions, the extent to which they merged to create a single American society by the outbreak of the Revolution varied due to significant regional differences in culture, economies, and political structures."
To support this thesis statement, you would then need to provide arguments and evidence in your essay that delve into the specific aspects of each colony's values, institutions, and culture, as well as discussing any overlapping or unifying factors that emerged.
Remember, a thesis statement is a starting point that you can refine and revise throughout the writing process. So, it's crucial to conduct thorough research and analysis to develop a strong argument and address the complexity of the topic.