Topic: Write an argumentative essay comparing and contrasting the Second World War and the Cold War in Europe. What points could be in your essay: (Also need to finish the essay preparation worksheet

History 225 – Twentieth Century Europe

Argumentative Compare and Contrast Essay – Preparation Worksheet

My thesis statement/argument about my topic will be (do this while research/reading):

My points of comparison and contrast will be (do this while research/reading):

My notes/evidence for my argument:

1. Try to get 5 or more notes for each section

2. Notes should be in your own words (don’t cut and paste)

3. Notes should be short (10-15 words)

4. Notes should be relevant to your thesis

1. Encyclopedia 1

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1. Encyclopedia 2

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1. Video 1

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1. Video 2

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1. Book or Journal Article 1

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1. Book or Journal Article 2

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1. Book or Journal Article 3

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1. Book or Journal Article 4

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1. Book or Journal Article 5

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1. Other sources:

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1. Lecture Notes:

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