Writing Workshop: The Cold War Answers

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What is the best thesis statement to introduce an essay on factors that caused the escalation of the Cold War?

The Cold War was a period of tension between the US and the USSR.

I think the Cold War could easily have been avoided with better diplomacy and treaties.

Tensions escalated during the Cold War as a result of words and actions on both sides.

The Cold War lasted from about 1945 to 1991, and affected countries across the globe.

Which sentence should be quoted directly in an essay?

sentence 1

sentence 2

sentence 3

Which kind of media would best help readers understand the information on the left?

a map showing areas of combat during the Cold War

a picture of Soviet troops in East Germany

a graph showing the amount spent on the nuclear arms race over time

a political cartoon about the Cold War

What makes this an effective conclusion? Check all that apply.

It links the ending to the hook.

It includes a quotation.

It summarizes the main ideas.

It includes a proper MLA citation.

It restates the thesis.

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