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PART II - THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several
paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change - Turning Points
Political, economic, and social conditions have often led to turning
points that have changed the course of history for nations and peoples.
Task:
Identify two turning points from your study of global history and for each:
You may use any turning point from your study of global history. Do not
use the United States in your answer. Some suggestions you might wish to
consider include: Neolithic Revolution, the fall of the Roman Empire,
Commercial Revolution, the year 1492, French Revolution, the year 1914,
Chinese Communist Revolution, the collapse of European imperialism, the
fall of the Berlin Wall/collapse of Soviet Union.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
PART III - DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION
This question is based on the .accompanying documents (l-7). This question is
designed to test your ability to work with historical documents. Some of these
documents have been edited for the purposes of this question. As you analyze the
documents, take into account both the source of each document and any point of
view that may be presented in the document.
Historical Context:
Throughout history, social and political factors have influenced the
roles of women in different societies. As a result, the roles of women
have varied across time and in different places.
Task:
Using information from the documents and your knowledge of global history,
answer the questions that follow each document in Part A. Your answers to
the questions will help you write the Part B essay, in which you will be asked
to:
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