Enduring Issues and Modernization Strategies

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on writing an enduring issues essay for the New York State Global Regents exam. It covers the identification and explanation of enduring issues, analyzing documents, incorporating outside information, and structuring the essay. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of depth and argumentation in writing, offering practical tips and resources for effective exam preparation.

What is the primary focus of an enduring issues essay?

• To write a fictional story

• To list historical events

• To identify and explain enduring issues

• To summarize a textbook

Which of the following is NOT a common enduring issue?

• Human rights violations

• Conflict

• Personal hobbies

• Technological advancements

What is a crucial step in identifying an enduring issue in the provided documents?

• Treasure hunting for the issue

• Ignoring the documents

• Memorizing the document titles

• Reading only the first document

When explaining an enduring issue, what should you include?

• A brief mention of the issue

• Only document references

• A detailed explanation using documents and outside information

• Only outside information

What is a key element in arguing your point in an enduring issues essay?

• Concluding sentences in body paragraphs

• Writing a short essay

• Ignoring the rubric

• Using only one document

Why is depth important in writing an enduring issues essay?

• It confuses the reader

• It shows the quantity of your writing

• It makes the essay longer

• It demonstrates the depth of your knowledge

What should you do after citing a document in your essay?

• Repeat the document

• Provide outside information

• Ignore it

• Move to the next document

How can modernization be argued as an enduring issue?

• By ignoring its historical context

• By demonstrating its impact over time and across different regions

• By showing it has only occurred in one country

• By stating it is a new phenomenon

What is a potential negative impact of modernization?

• Environmental concerns

• Increased job opportunities

• Cultural diffusion

• Technological advancements

What is the best strategy for studying for the Global Regents exam?

• Cramming the night before

• Studying gradually over time

• Ignoring the review sheets

• Only watching videos