Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay QUIZ : US History/Government 2 – Flashcards

In an argumentative essay, reasons should be supported by

1. Introduction: Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan A. Claim: Truman's choice to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the right one because it brought the war to an end, saved lives, and established a lasting peace. [...] 4. Body paragraph: Using the bomb established a lasting peace. A. Evidence: There has been no global war since WWII and no further use of nuclear weapons. B: Counterargument: There have been many other wars since 1945, and other countries have developed nuclear weapons. C: Conclusion: Which of these sentences provides a strong conclusion for the fourth paragraph?

Which citation is in correct MLA format?

Which best describes the thesis statement of an argumentative essay?

As Carl Becker [1] pointed out during the rise of European fascism after World War I [2], for democracy to prosper, it needs "a certain measure of economic security" [3]. [4] In which position should a citation be inserted?

The thesis statement of an argumentative essay should

When authors revise the voice in a draft, they focus on

[1] Many people have argued that nothing could justify the president's use of the atomic bomb because it killed so many innocent civilians. [2] Truman himself refused to drop a third atomic bomb on Japan because he was horrified by the death and devastation the bomb had caused. [3] However, he never regretted his decision to use the bomb in the first place. [4] Using the bomb brought an immediate end to a war that might have gone on for months or even years longer. Which sentence states a counterclaim?

When writing an argumentative essay, what is the most important reason authors conduct research?

Which sentence would be the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay supporting American use of the atomic bomb?