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DBQ Outline:
How connected were
the Cold War and decolinization (Develope
an argument using at
least four pieces
of eviding that evaluates
how much the to har
impacted decolonization After 1945 AD.
What
is the prompt asking me find?
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a
b.
Intro (Thesis.):
X. However A and B. Therefore, Y.
'X' represents the strongest point against your argument. We call this the counter-argument. It can
also be an alternate viewpoint. This X needs to be clearly identified and briefly explained but the details and
specific evidence will come in your first body paragraph (with this second formula... the X is the
first body paragraph!) 'A & B' represent the two strongest points for your main argument (Y). We call these your
organization categories
. These two paragraphs will clearly explain your Y with specific evidence.
'Y' represents the position you will be taking - in other words, your stand on the prompt. Your Y must
be clear and ATFP... address the full prompt!