CMU French Revolution Weimer Germany and Imperial Japan Comparison Paper

Hello, this one is a little different from the previous assignments. It’s not a reflection; it’s an essay based on previous materials we’ve basically covered or read about. The actual prompt and the instructions are below. Please do a great job in this, this one is extremely important!!

Instructions:

Learning to present and defend an argument in written form is central to the field of history. In this short writing exercise, you are expected to clearly introduce an argument, provide evidence for it based on course lectures and readings, and draw some conclusions from what you present. For tips on how to write a history paper, please refer to Canvas and online guides (for example, see this or this) as well as writing guides like this one.

Please answer the following question in an organized, structured essay, with a proper introduction, body, and conclusion:

Compare and contrast the last three case studies we have examined: the French Revolution, Weimar Germany, and Imperial Japan. What similarities or differences can be seen in the failure of these democratic experiments?

Guidelines:

1. The paper must be submitted on Canvas by the due date to be considered on time. It will lose 10 points, out of a possible total of 100, for every 24 hours it is late.
2. Consult the Sample Essay on Canvas for the proper format. Using other formatting styles will result in a lower grade.
3. Stay close to the 4–5 page range. Do not include the prompt in your paper. A paper must reach four full pages to be considered complete. Although exceeding the page range will not be punished, if you go significantly beyond the limit the grader can choose to base your grade only on the first five pages.
4. Citation information can be found in the reading assignments on Canvas. Titles of lectures can be found in the syllabus. Use endnotes for citation. Endnotes do not count towards the page limit.
5. Draw evidence only from sources provided in the course (readings and lectures). Using other sources will result in a lower grade.
6. Make an argument that is based on careful reasoning and your interpretation of the evidence in the readings. Express yourself predominantly in your own words. An occasional brief quotation from the readings or lectures is acceptable if it is properly cited and analyzed, but do not organize your paper around a string of quotes. Be selective in what you write. Do not try to summarize everything you read and hear in the course.