AP History Writing a Thesis

What is the purpose of the AP History Thesis Quiz?

• To teach students how to write a thesis

• To evaluate students' knowledge of history

• To provide tips for scoring well on exams

• To explain the importance of a thesis

What is the purpose of a thesis in an essay?

• To restate the prompt

• To make an argument

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the evidence

According to the rubric, what must a thesis do?

• Provide a counter-argument and name the evidence

• Make an argument and provide a line of reasoning

• Make a claim and rephrase the prompt

• Restate the prompt and summarize the evidence

What is the recommended structure for a thesis?

• Context, claim, conclusion

• Argument, context, claim

• Counterargument, context, conclusion

• Counter-argument, evidence, argument

What is the main purpose of including a counter-argument in a thesis?

• To provide additional evidence

• To weaken the overall argument

• To acknowledge different perspectives

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is the best example of a specific claim?

• The Portuguese influenced trade in the Indian Ocean

• The Portuguese were involved in maritime trade

• The Portuguese had a significant impact on maritime trade

• The Portuguese transformed maritime trade in the Indian Ocean

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a thesis to earn a point?

• Establishing a line of reasoning

• Restating the prompt

• Providing evidence

• Making a claim

What is the recommended length for a thesis?

• Three to four sentences

• However long your first paragraph turns out to be

• Four+ sentences

• One to two sentences