In your response you should do the following. Contextualization: Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. (3-4 sentences minimum)
Thesis: Present a thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and responds to all parts of the question.
The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in the introduction paragraph.
Application of Historical Thinking Skills: Develop and support an argument that applies historical thinking
skills as directed by the question. (TEA)
Supporting the Argument with Evidence: Utilize specific examples of evidence to fully and effectively
substantiate the stated thesis or a relevant argument. (9 pieces of evidence-3 per body paragraph)
• Analysis: Must support your evidence by stating why the evidence follows the argument (HTS),
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1. Develop an argument that evaluates the extent of the similarities and differences in the Ottoman Empire and Mughal Empire