AP Success - AP English Language Argument: George Washington

In his first State of the Union address in 1790, President George Washington remarked: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”

Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Washington’s claim about preserving peace is valid.

In your response you should do the following:

• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position • Provide evidence to support your line of reasoning. • Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning. • Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.