Global History II - Enduring Issues
Enduring issues are problems that persist over time. These are often intractable problems that are difficult to solve in the real world due to a lack of agreement or commitment.
The four recommended parts of your Enduring Issue Essay are:
- The definition of an Enduring Issue
- Choose a specific Enduring Issue and define it
- Thesis statement/main idea
- State the documents that you will be using in the essay
Conflict - a serious disagreement or argument between people
Imperialism - a policy of one nation dominating another nation economically, politically, or socially
Nationalism - ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to one’s nation
Revolution - radical change in the established government or order
Environmental Impact - when the area that we live in is affected in a bad way
Globalization - how trade and tech have made the world into a more interdependent place
Industrialization - society’s transition from agriculture towards industry and manufacturing
Scarcity - state of not having enough of something
Inequality - lack of fairness or justice
Innovation - new method of addressing a problem
Population Growth - when more people are born than dead
Power - the influence or control over the behavior of people
Technology - increasing technology in the word leads to more destruction of the natural environment
Human Rights Violation - any action that deprives a person of their rights
- Choose a significant and ongoing problem or topic.
- Research the issue to understand its causes, effects, and historical context.
- Create a clear thesis statement that states your position on the issue.
- Outline your essay with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
- In the introduction, provide background information and present your thesis.
- Each body paragraph should focus on a specific aspect of the issue and support it with evidence and examples.
- Use logical transitions to connect your ideas between paragraphs.
- Address counterarguments or opposing viewpoints to strengthen your argument.
- In the conclusion, summarize your main points and restate your thesis.
- Proofread and revise your essay for clarity, coherence, and grammar.