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What does 'federation' mean?

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A federation refers to a group of states or organizations that are united under a common government.

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What is an adequate claim for an argumentative essay about pets?

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Dogs are better pets than cats because they are more loyal and trainable.

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What was the first major battle of the Civil War?

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The Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas, occurred on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia.

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What is a piece of evidence that would NOT support the claim that Puerto Rico should remain a territory?

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Many Puerto Ricans have voted to become a state with over 57% of the population saying yes.

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How do you correctly cite a source in MLA format?

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Higgins, Sarah. "How to Debone a Whole Chicken." All Cooking. May 2004: 181–182.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To present a claim and support it with evidence and reasoning.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?

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It marked the first major conflict of the Civil War.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence supports the claim and helps persuade the audience.