Sample Thematic Essay

Grade 10

Generic Thematic Essay Rubric

Nationalism: Throughout global history,
nationalism has had positive and negative effects.

1. Define the term "nationalism"
2. Select one country you have studied and give specific historic examples so nationalism with in the at country
3. Describe a situation where nationalism was either a positive or a negative force in that country’s history.

Suggestions: (You are not limited to these suggestions.)

• Venezuela: 19^th c.

• Germany: 19^th and 20^th c.

• China: early 20^th c.

• India: 20^th c

• Kenya: post World War II

• Balkans: late 20^th c.