The Constitution guarded against tyranny in four ways:

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Federalism
Separation of powers
The Constitution guarded against tyranny in four
ways
Checks and balances
Small/large state compromise
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Write your Essay!

• Outline provides structure
• Keep the body paragraphs in the order of your
  thesis statement
• Create an intro and conclusion!

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The Introductory Paragraph

• Establish TIME PLACE.
• Use a clear THESIS STATEMENT.

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Body Paragraphs

• Identify sub-topic or category in the first
  sentence.(Baby thesis!!!!)
• Include the documents that are relevant to
  support the ideas in the paragraph.
• Use ALL of the documents given.
• Be sure to indicate Point-of-view/ bias.
• Bring in supportive outside information
• Why were these documents selected?
• (Doc. A), or state According to document A

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Conclusion

• Start with a concluding phrase.
• Restate your thesis statement a bit differently.
• Put your essay answer in a larger historical
  perspective.

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Thesis
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