How to Outline Worksheet: World Geography
ROMAN NUMERAL CHART LISTED BELOW!
Directions: When outlining the topic headings can be taken directly from the text such as in the case of the red
section heading (Historical Overview).
Roman Numerals (I, II, XI) to identify what the subtopic is for each section or chapters being outlined.
Example: I. Colonial Heritage
Alphabet letters (A, B, C) identify a main point in the section. Ex: Spain, France & England founded USA
Numeric symbols (1, 2, 3) identify supporting evidence. Ex: England founded Massachusetts
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW:
I. Colonial Heritage (First subtopic)
A. Spain, France and England founded the original colonies (First Point)
1. Spain founded Florida, (supporting evidence)
2. England founded Massachusetts (supporting evidence)
B. Growth and Conflict (Second Point)
1. Texas annexed to USA, war with Mexico followed (supporting evidence)
2. Mexico lost, we got California (supporting evidence)
II. New Technology (Second subtopic)
A. Industrial revolution created manufacturing jobs (First Point)
1. Development of steam boats/automobiles
2. Increased crop production
(supporting evidence)
(supporting evidence)
B. Global Powers (Second Point)
1. Canada and USA fought together in two world wars. (supporting evidence)
2. Relations have grown stronger over the years. (supporting evidence)
ROMAN NUMERIAL CHART:
1
2
3
4
5
I
II
III
IV
V
6
7
8
9
10
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
11
12
13
14
15
XI
XII
XIII
XIV
XV
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
XVI
XVII
XVIII
XIX
XX
XXI
XXII
XXIII
XXIV
XXV
XXVI
XXVII
XXVIII
XXIX
XXX