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In 1519 Hernan Cortes and 500 Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. When they arrived they came across a complex civilization that had thrived long before European arrival.
In 1519 Hernan Cortes and 500 Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. When they arrived they came across a complex civilization that had thrived long before European arrival.
ESSAY QUESTION: Based on Aztec society, what is their most significant legacy?
ESSAY QUESTION: Based on Aztec society, what is their most significant legacy?
Follow the steps below
Follow the steps below
- DUE in Schoology at the start of class on 11/17
ALL writing MUST be done in the Google document provided to you in Schoology. If you copy and paste from ANYWHERE else (a different document, websites, AI sources) it will be considered cheating and you will receive a zero on this assignment.
- Rubric is at the bottom of this page
STEP 1:
STEP 1:
- Read the background essay
- Take notes on the slides below
Step 2:
Step 2:
Using the PERCI chart given out in class (and linked below), organize information that you read from the History.com article.
Using the PERCI chart given out in class (and linked below), organize information that you read from the History.com article.
Step 3: Document Analysis
Step 3: Document Analysis
Read through the documents and add information to your PERCI Chart (if you need more room, pick up a blank one from Ms. Watson)
Read through the documents and add information to your PERCI Chart (if you need more room, pick up a blank one from Ms. Watson)
- As you take notes from the documents, MAKE SURE that you note which document your information came from!
Aztec DBQ Documents.pdfStep 4: Outline your Essay
Step 4: Outline your Essay
What do you think is the most important legacy of the Aztecs? (Choose between P - E - R - C - I)
What do you think is the most important legacy of the Aztecs? (Choose between P - E - R - C - I)
Then identify 3 clear reasons within that category. We will use this to turn into your thesis statement. See the sentence stems below to help write your thesis (you do not need to follow this exact sentence, this is just one idea).
Then identify 3 clear reasons within that category. We will use this to turn into your thesis statement. See the sentence stems below to help write your thesis (you do not need to follow this exact sentence, this is just one idea).
Step 5: Write your Intro Paragraph
Step 5: Write your Intro Paragraph
The flow of your Intro Paragraph should go from explaining broad information to your reader (who, what, when, where) > to then discussing the prompt or debate > your thesis statement.
The flow of your Intro Paragraph should go from explaining broad information to your reader (who, what, when, where) > to then discussing the prompt or debate > your thesis statement.
Your thesis statement should be the LAST sentence of your intro paragraph
Step 6: Write your Body Paragraphs
Step 6: Write your Body Paragraphs
Use the CER framework to organize your body paragraphs.
Use the CER framework to organize your body paragraphs.
C - CLAIM - Restate thesis highlighting the main idea of the paragraph.
E - EVIDENCE - Identify evidence from the historical record(the documents) that supports your claim.
R - REASONING - Connect your evidence back to your claim; explain how that evidence supports your thesis
Tips when writing for history class:
Tips when writing for history class:
Also...
Don't try to hook your reader with flouncy topic sentences or with a question. That's bad historical writing.
Don't forget to cite which documents you use for your evidence.
Step 7: Write your Conclusion
Step 7: Write your Conclusion
Start by rephrasing your thesis statement
Relate your evidence (as a whole) back to the bigger topic of Aztec history and then out to
Step 8: Check your formatting and submit!
Step 8: Check your formatting and submit!
Your essay should be size 12 and double spaced. The allowed fonts are: Ariel, Times New Roman, Calibri, or Cambria.
Make sure your Heading is correct:
First and Last Name
Ms. Watson
World History
November 17, 2025
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