Explain Europe's impact on the Americas Essay Exam

5 paragraph essay exam 

minimum word-count requirement of 350 words but should be between 400-600 words. 

The first paragraph should introduce the topic and contain a thesis statement. It should contain between three-five (3-5) complete sentences, including the thesis statement. 

The second, third, and fourth paragraphs are the body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should contain between three-five (3-5) sentences, including the topic sentence (first sentence of the body paragraph, states a main point that supports the thesis) and at least two-three (2-3) specific examples per main point. 

The fifth and final paragraph should begin with a restatement of the thesis. It should be three-five (3-5) complete sentences, and include a brief summary/conclusion of the student's answer to the essay question. 

You are not required to do outside research for these essays but if you choose to do so, the usual source standards apply (no encyclopedias or dictionaries). You must cite any course materials used and any outside sources used and include a bibliography after each essay.