VIMY RIDGE ESSAY
You will write an essay that addresses the question below:
“I thought then... that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.”
Brigadier-General Alexander Ross on the battle of Vimy Ridge
Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge considered a defining moment in Canadian history?
Your essay will include an introduction, three arguments (not necessarily just three paragraphs) and a conclusion. The goal of your essay is prove your thesis statement.
Your essay must also have proper MLA embedded citations and a works cited (examples will be provided in class). If you submit an essay without citations, or you use sources that have not been provided, your essay will not be marked. You should