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Roman Empire Expansion: Essay Planning

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the expansion of the Roman Empire, focusing on structuring arguments and supporting evidence.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Empire
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Expansion
#Analyse reasons for Roman expansion
#Evaluate the impacts of expansion on Rome and its territories
#Develop structured essay plans with clear arguments and evidence

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Roman Empire Expansion: Essay Planning

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning

Essay Title/Question:

To what extent did the expansion of the Roman Empire benefit Rome?

Instructions: Use the questions below to plan your essay, ensuring you include an introduction, supporting points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

B

Introduction: Thesis Statement

Outline your overall argument about the impact of Roman expansion. Think about whether you believe it was mostly beneficial or mostly harmful, and briefly explain your reasoning.

1.
Explain what your main thesis will be about the benefits or drawbacks of Roman expansion.
[2 marks]
C

Point 1: Economic and Military Gains

Consider how the expansion helped Rome economically and militarily. Use evidence to support your point.

1.
Explain how Roman expansion contributed to Rome's economic and military strength. Provide specific examples.
[3 marks]
D

Point 2: Cultural and Political Influence

Assess how expansion affected Rome's culture and political power. Use evidence to support your points.

1.
Outline how Roman expansion spread Roman culture and increased political influence.
[3 marks]
E

Counter-argument: Challenges of Expansion

Some argue that expansion also created problems for Rome. Consider these challenges and how they might offset benefits.

1.
Explain some of the problems caused by Roman expansion and how they might have limited its benefits.
[3 marks]
F

Conclusion: Weighing Up Benefits and Challenges

Summarise whether the benefits of Roman expansion outweighed the challenges, based on your previous points.

1.
Outline your conclusion about the overall impact of Roman expansion, supporting your view with reference to your points.
[3 marks]
G

Additional Planning: Key Evidence and Examples

List specific examples or pieces of evidence you might include in your essay to support each point.

1.
Identify examples that support Point 1 (economic and military gains).
[2 marks]
2.
Identify examples that support Point 2 (cultural and political influence).
[2 marks]
3.
Identify examples of challenges or problems caused by expansion.
[2 marks]

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