Agricultural Revolution

Use the ACE format. Answer should be at least 3 sentences. A- Answer the question You begin a historical argument by stating an answer to the prompt--the A in ACE. This is not as simple as it sounds. It's important to make sure that your answer isn't merely restating the prompt; it needs to make a claim in response to the prompt. In other words, you need to take a position that you are prepared to defend with evidence.

C- Cite evidence to support your claim. This brings us to C, for cite. After presenting your idea in the form of a claim, you need to cite - that is, back up your claim with evidence that proves it. Your historical examples can be people, acts of government, ideologies, movements of the past, and more. Be sure to use historical terms, phrases, and labels to clearly communicate the connection between your historical argument and the evidence you're providing. The more specific this aspect of your evidence is, the better - this is a place to name drop and add detail.

E- Explain how your evidence proves your claim. The last step in ACE is vital: You need to explain how the evidence you cited proves your answer is a valid one. If your answer and citation of evidence are telling your reader what your historical argument is, then the explanation of your evidence addresses the question of, "So what?"

Claim: The Agricultural Revolution improved the standard of living for individuals by increasing food production and stability.

In your response, use evidence from your notes to support or refute the claim. Explain your answer in at least three sentences.