Hi i have to do an essay. i have already done all the research but i don't know how to organize my essay. Can someone help me. The question is

Question

Was the American Revolution an accelerated evolution rather than a cataclysmic revolution? Evaluate the accuracy of both of these descriptions and then further evaluate the relative importance of the following as factors prompting Americans to rebel in 1776:
parliamentary taxation
restriction of civil liberties
British military measures
the legacy of colonial religious and political ideas

Thank you very much

Answer 1

Here is a great site on how to go about organizing an essay.

http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/processes/peerreview/organization.cfm

Answer 2

no its that i am confused about the question and which part to focus on

Answer 3

First define each of the options. What is accelerated evolution - What is a cataclysmic revolution? Then decide which the Revolution was. Then use each of the 4 criteria you have been given to support your thesis.

Answer 4

Your thesis sentence should answer this question: "Was the American Revolution an accelerated revolution rather than a cataclysmic revolution?"

After you decide whether you think the Revolution was an accelerated revolution or a cataclysmic revolutioon, write your thesis statement. Then support your position by including the four listed factors. Devote one or more paragraphs to each one.

Answer 5

should i have a body phargraph discussing how it can be accelerated evolution and how it can be a cataclysmic revolution or should but that in the other 4 body phargraphs

Answer 6

You have to decide first which it was, then use the body paragraphs to support that decision.

Answer 7

if i decide it is accelerated evolution do i have to mention how it could be considered cataclysmic revolution

Answer 8

Yes. "Evaluate the accuracy of both of these descriptions . . ."

You'll need to also briefly discuss why you don't think it was a cataclysmic revolution.