Essay Planning: The Significance of the Mayflower Compact
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet to help students plan an essay on the importance of the Mayflower Compact in American history, focusing on structuring their ideas with guided questions.
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Essay Planning: The Significance of the Mayflower Compact
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Mayflower Compact
Essay Question:
How important was the Mayflower Compact in shaping early self-governance in America?
Use this worksheet to plan your essay by answering the following questions. Remember to include evidence and reasoning in your responses to develop a balanced argument.
1.
What is your thesis statement for this essay? Explain your main argument about the importance of the Mayflower Compact. (2-3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain how the Mayflower Compact contributed to the development of self-governance in the Plymouth Colony. Use specific evidence to support your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the Mayflower Compact with other colonial agreements or charters. How did they influence governance? (4-6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Outline a counter-argument that questions the long-term importance of the Mayflower Compact. What are some limitations of its impact? (3-4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Summarize the main points you will include in your essay's introduction. How will you introduce the topic and your thesis? (2-3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Describe the key points you will discuss in your essay's body paragraphs. What evidence will you use? (2-3 marks)
[3 marks]7.
What counter-arguments might challenge the significance of the Mayflower Compact? How will you address these in your essay? (3-4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Conclude your essay by summarizing your main points and restating the importance of the Mayflower Compact. How will you do this effectively? (2-3 marks)
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