Why is it important to include a thesis statement when writing a historical
essay?
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a. to allow the author to use direct quotations rather than
paraphrasing
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b. to ensure that the author does not plagiarize content from
sources
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c. to let readers know what to expect in the rest of the essay
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d. to prevent readers from making counterclaims against the essay

Which is the best example of a primary source ducument useful in the study of history ?

What was a major failing of the united states government under the articles of confederation?

Ahistorian has discovered a letter written by an early roman emperor. she translates the letter and discovers that it contains orders to a general before a battle. she works to determine when the letter was written to figure out which battle the letter references.the historian in the passage is most clearly demonstrating which historical thinking skill? a. identifying causes and historical contextb. thinking chronologicallyc. making and evaluating arguments and interpretationsd. analyzing historical sources