Question

Decide whether you will argue for or against the statement: “World War II was a continuation of World War I.” Think about and analyze the causes, course, and consequences of both World War I and World War II. Focus on the effects of World War I and the causes of World War II when determining your position.

Step 2: Plan Your Argument

Remember that a good response is one that incorporates a strong thesis (also called a position, stance, or claim), logical arguments that support your thesis, and a conclusion that ties your ideas together. Before you write out your arguments, organize your thoughts. You can use the Argument Writing Outline Template to guide you.

Step 3: Write Your Argument

Use your outline to write your arguments. Your final submission must include:

at least two to five paragraphs
a thesis (position/stance) on whether World War II was a continuation of World War I or not
supportive details from both World War I and World War II that build logical arguments for your thesis
use of formal writing style (i.e. write in the third person, avoid statements that use "I", use formal language, avoid slang)