Write an introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement. Remember to open with a general statement and work your way toward the specific thesis. Here are suggested general topic areas, but you may choose any specific topic that will lead to a formal essay.

current events
family history
careers
social issues
This introductory paragraph and thesis may become the topic you choose for your formal essay project.

According to the author, where can we find the answer to our nation’s “most pressing problem”? does that seem logical?

Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion to end the war and preserve the union, elizabeth van lew became butler's eyes and ears in the confederate capital city. truth be told, however, she became much more than that. she became a spymaster, the person responsible for running a network of agents, couriers, and safe houses that was very active during the war. in addition to the spying, elizabeth van lew continued to maintain her church hill home as a safe house and something of a local union spy headquarters. —the dark game, paul janeczko what is the central idea of this passage? van lew’s home was used as a safe house, which was critical to the confederacy. van lew had a passion to end the war and preserve the union. van lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the union. van lew did not enjoy working for general butler.

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