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Thematic Essay Practice

Historians speak of the rise of mass politics in the period from 1880 ? 1914. Define this phenomenon and analyze its effects on European politics in this period. Steps:. 1 Determine what the question is asking2Understand what the question is asking3Define the terms of the question4Specify

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Thematic Essay Practice

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    1. Thematic Essay Practice AP Euro 2/27/12 – 3/2/12

    2. Historians speak of the rise of mass politics in the period from 1880 – 1914. Define this phenomenon and analyze its effects on European politics in this period

    3. Steps: 1 Determine what the question is asking 2 Understand what the question is asking 3 Define the terms of the question 4 Specify the time period 5 Create a thesis statement that answers the question 6 Determine organization of essay 7 List possible pieces of evidence to use in body paragraphs

    4. Step 1: determine what the question is asking you to do Define mass politics Analyze its effects Remain in the period 1880 - 1914

    5. Step 2: Understand what the question is asking you to do Define Give meaning (A word, phrase, concept) Determine or fix the boundaries or extent Analyze Determine the nature and relationship of the component parts of Explain the importance of Break down

    6. Step 3: Define the terms of the Question Mass politics Large mass organization and popular participation in government Greater male suffrage Lower class suffrage Europe a height of power via imperialism Access to mass entertainment and leisure Working class people have access to information and organizations

    7. Step 4: Specify the time period 1880 – 1914 What was happening at the time? (general) What specific movements or processes were taking place? What specific events can you think of that took place during this time?

    8. Step 4: Specify the time period 1880 – 1914 What was happening at the time? (general) Greater political participation through universal male suffrage Reform movement to counteract the abuses of 1st industrial revolution What specific movements or processes were taking place? Socialism Nationalism Anti-Semitism Zionism Trade-unionism Feminism What specific events can you think of that took place during this time?

    9. Step 4: Specify the time period What specific events can you think of that took place during this time? Pre-1880 Paris Commune, Universal Male Suffrage in Germany (1871) Trade Union Acts in Britain, Social Democratic Party (SDP) founded in Germany (1875) Universal Male Suffrage in Switzerland (1879) 1880’s 1881: Czar assassinated by anarchists, provincial assemblies abolished 1884: 3rd Reform Act (GB), union legalized in France 1886: Home Rule Bill Defeated in Britain

    10. Step 4: Specify the time period 1890’s 1890: Male suffrage in Spain, SDP becomes largest German party 1891: anti-socialist laws expire in Germany, publication of Rorum Novarum—Christian Socialist parties established in several countries 1893: male suffrage in Belgium, Home Rule defeated again 1894: Dryfus Affair, French president killed by anarchists 1896: Hertzl publication of “The Jewish State” 1897:Workers comp laws passed in GB 1899: “Evolutionary Socialism” published

    11. Step 4: Specify the time period 1900’s 1900: Italian King killed by anarchists 1902: Labour party founded in GB 1903: Social Democratic Party in Russia splits (Bolsheviks & Mensheviks) 1904: French workday reduced to 10 hrs for women & children 1905: Russian Revolution 1908: rally for female suffrage in Britain, George Sorel published “Reflections on Violence” 1910’s 1911: National Insurance Act (GB), Parliament Act (GB) 1912: male suffrage in Italy 1914: French Socialist Party becomes largest in France

    12. Step 5: Create a thesis statement left off here Basic argument Take a position How: Process Procedure Through By Why: Motive Causes In order to Because of

    13. Step 6: Determine organization Intro: Historical context Thesis Organization of essay Body 3: (if necessary) Conclusion:

    14. Step 6: Determine organization Body 1: Key point 1: Piece of Evidence # 1: Piece of Evidence # 2: Piece of Evidence # 3: Body 2: Key point 2: Piece of Evidence # 1: Piece of Evidence # 2: Piece of Evidence # 3:

    15. Step 6: Determine organization Body 3: (if necessary) Key point 3: Piece of Evidence # 1: Piece of Evidence # 2: Piece of Evidence # 3: Conclusion: Re-state thesis Summarize key points Make connections to next major event in history (if you can, not mandatory, but it’s a nice touch ?)

    16. Step 7: List possible facts to use for essay Make notes on the side of the exam List everything you can think of Stream of consciousness is good here ? No more than 2-3 minutes Pick 6 facts you can use WRITE!!!

    17. WRITE!!!

    18. Step 3: Define the terms of the Question Mass politics How will the masses be incorporated into the political sphere Greater male suffrage Lower class suffrage What will they do when they have access to the vote? Europe a height of power via imperialism Large mass organization and popular participation in government, access to mass entertainment and leisure Working class people have access to information and organizations

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