Histoire du droit

METHODOLOGY

Write a structured essay drawing on knowledge and precise examples. 270 to 330 words.

Guidelines

• The introduction follows 3 steps: captatio benevolentiae, contextualisation with turning point, issue.
• It leads ultimately to the conclusion, which is never a summary of the body of the essay, but a main idea deriving from the body of the essay (you need to think before you even write the introduction).
• Each part begins with a topic sentence, not with a linkword.
• Each part comprises a couple of arguments illustrated by examples, arguments and examples reflecting your knowledge.

Example 1: Who do the Americans think they are in 2022?

Introduction

The Americans are traditionally considered as a white majority due to the first waves of immigration from the 16th to the beginning of the 19th century. (captatio benevolentiae)

However, in 2022, this majority can be contested by the change in the origins of immigrants caused by the development of European countries. (turning point)

So, how does this phenomenon have an influence on key topical issues in the USA? (issue)

Part 1

The challenged white majority is reflected in politics. (topic sentence)

We can indeed see an immigration policy favourable to new categories of newcomers (argument). For example, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) mainly concerns immigrants from Latin America, especially their children, who can benefit from a 2-year visa to stay and work in the US in legal conditions (knowledge). This inclusive policy has led to a significant electorate, which candidates target in elections (analysis). Hispanic immigration has been changing the social fabric but it is political representation in general (argument) that has been affected by immigration with, for example, such prominent figures as Florida’s governor Ron de Santis – a Republican of Italian stock – or Vice-President Kamala Harris – a Democrat of black and Indian origin.

Part 2

Under the various immigration policies, American identity has been changing. (topic sentence)

Originally born from white European immigration in the 19th century, the American population is now ethnically diverse (argument+knowledge). In fact, it has shifted from a melting pot, implying a uniform culture across the territory, to a salad bowl, focusing on a cohabitation of cultures eventually leading to a country whose identity is to be found in diversity (argument+knowledge). For example, such a mix of cultures between the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant tradition and the Afro-Americans has reinvented religious ceremonies through Gospel.

Conclusion

In conclusion, American identity is constantly on the move due to the influence of the various waves of immigration. Over time they have fed a sense of belonging to the American nation whose diversity today can no longer be ignored.

The Americans are traditionally considered as a white majority due to the first waves of immigration from the 16th to the beginning of the 19th century. However, in 2022, this majority can be contested by the change in the origins of immigrants caused by the development of European countries. So, how does this phenomenon have an influence on key topical issues in the USA?

The challenged white majority is reflected in politics. We can indeed see an immigration policy favourable to new categories of newcomers. For example, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) mainly concerns immigrants from Latin America, especially their children, who can benefit from a 2-year visa to stay and work in the US in legal conditions. This inclusive policy has led to a significant electorate, which candidates target in elections. Hispanic immigration has been changing the social fabric but it is political representation in general that has been affected by immigration with, for example, such prominent figures as Florida’s governor Ron de Santis – a Republican of Italian stock – or Vice-President Kamala Harris – a Democrat of black and Indian origin.