Taking a Stand in History: Thesis Evaluation
Explore the significance of taking a stand throughout history with examples like Susan B. Anthony, Jonas Salk, Abraham Lincoln, and more. Discover the essence of action behind opinions and beliefs, highlighting moments that shaped our world through individual stances. Learn how to assess the impact of historical figures who made a difference by standing up for what they believed in.
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Putting Your Thesis to the Test! From National History Day In Wisconsin
VOLCANO Voice a position Opposition Leader Change Action No stand Outside ofthebox
A Checklist of Thesis Needs The phrase taking a stand Statement, not question Action taken besides taking a stand Use words by , against , or for ? Good sign that you are getting specific!
Put these Theses to your Test Susan B. Anthony took a stand by believing that women should have the right to vote. Susan B. Anthony took a stand in history by protesting and fighting for women s suffrage. Taking a stand is more than an opinion or belief. Remember, it is action!
Jonas Salk took a stand for public health when he refused to patent his Polio vaccine and through his public campaigns. Jonas Salk took a stand against Polio by creating the first successful vaccine. Inventing isn t necessarily taking a stand. Turn it into taking a stand for something else.
Abraham Lincoln took a stand politically by freeing only the slaves in the rebellion states in the Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln took the boldest stand in American History by freeing slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation. There is a different type of opinion here, boldest stand ?
Miep Gies took a stand against the Nazis by hiding Anne Frank, saving her diary, and sharing her story with the world. Anne Frank took a stand against the Nazis by keeping a diary about her life. Was she writing to share her story? Or for herself? What was her action?
The Western Allied Forces took stand against the Nazis by opening the Second Front with the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day). The Allies in World War II changed history by taking a stand against the Axis Powers. Really general isn t it? Could we look at a specific person or story?
