This section is worth 20 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how
you will be graded.
Examine the evidence you gathered from your research. Use this evidence to form a
claim about the primary causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Write a three-to five-
paragraph argumentative essay that clearly states and supports your claim.
Consider these factors as you write:
• The historical, cultural, and religious reasons the Middle East remains a complex
region
• The historical, political, cultural, and social factors that fueled the Arab-Israeli
conflict
• The role of outside nations in the region, including the United States, in the
conflict and the attempts to resolve it