Feudal Societies Essay
You will use the information you have learned about Feudal Societies of Japan and Europe to complete your next essay. Graphic organizers in class will
provide the framework for your essay. Informational paragraph one will discuss the political, social, and economic characteristic of the Japanese society
(pages 454-459) Informational paragraph two will discuss the political, social, and economic characteristic of the European society (pages 506-512).
Your third informational paragraph will compare Japanese and European Feudal societies (pages 513-515). When writing your essay remember…
1. Introduction Paragraph –
a. Thesis statement – How did feudal system impact society in general?
b. Background of Japan and Europe before feudalism.
c. The essay’s main points/questions are introduced, often with one sentence for each. This often outlines the paper.
-Main point about Japanese Feudal System
- Main point about European Feudal System
- Main point about their differences and similarities
2. Japanese Feudal Society Paragraph
a. Introduction Sentence
b. Facts with at least one quote. ***Please explain quote in your own words***
c. Extend information if possible
d. Closing sentence
3. European Feudal society Paragraph
a. Introduction Sentence
b. Facts with at least one quote. ***Please explain quote in your own words***
c. Extend information if possible
d. Closing sentence
4. Similarities and Differences Paragraph
a. Introduction sentence
e. Similarities with one quote. ***Please explain quote in your own words***
f. Differences with one quote. ***Please explain quote in your own words***
b. Extend information if possible
c. Closing Sentence
5. Closing/Conclusion Paragraph
a. The final paragraph summarizes the essay, often using wording similar to the introduction.
b. Restate the main points of paragraph 2, 3, and 4.
c. Impact Statement – How has/did Feudalism affect the development of Japan and Europe? How does Feudalism relate to our lives?
Japan and European Feudalism
Complete the social hierarchy of both Japanese (page 455) and European (page 507)