Part 2: Creating a Thesis Statement Write a thesis statement that responds to the following prompt.

Prompt: Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which aspects of imperialism changed from the era of old imperialism (ca 1450–1750) to the era of new imperialism (ca 1870-1914).

As you write your thesis statement, be sure to take the following steps. Determine the degree of the change. Was it a big change or a small change? Determine what stayed the same. How can you incorporate both continuities and changes into your thesis? Use your graphic organizer to determine which topics best support your claim. Address the continuities and changes you observed.

In the space below, write a complete thesis statement that responds to the prompt.​