Quickwrite #2:
According to our statement of inquiry for unit 1, we are investigating whether or not 'adverse social and political conditions inspire change in intellectual thought which results in conflict.'
Do you think hostile social and political conditions ALWAYS cause change and conflict?
Think about any point or time in history where there has been conflict and work backwards from there:
Do you think hostile social and political conditions ALWAYS cause change and conflict?
Think about any point or time in history where there has been conflict and work backwards from there:
- Was the cause of that conflict caused by a change in intellectual thought?
- Was the cause of the change in intellectual thought a result of hostile social and political conditions?
* Don't forget, when making an argument, it should always be structured:
- claim: what claim are you making, be clear and concise.
- evidence: what valid evidence do you have that supports your claim/argument?
- explanation/analysis of your claim: what is your interpretation of the evidence of HOW and WHY the evidence supports your claim?