Now we will read more info about why the colonists chose to go to war. As you find connections to America the Story of Us please let us know.
Creating Your Outline
Your goal is to write an outline for your learning target essay that addresses why the colonists chose to go to war. This is very similar to the supporting notes that we have been taking all along, however, now the goal is to create support for your thesis that explains why the colonists entered into war with Britain. You may use this outline when you write your essay. You will pass both of them in. Below is what your outline should look like.
Thesis: (Your main explanation for why the colonists chose to fight against the British for Independence.)
Point 1 - Broad reason for why the colonists would go to war.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Point 2 - Broad reason for why the colonists would go to war.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Point 3 - Broad reason for why the colonists would go to war.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Supporting Evidence - Specific example that proves your broader point.
Sources:
Here is where you will cite all of your sources that you used to create your outline.