I have started writing my very first DBQ (Document Based Essay) and I'm in need of some critique of my introduction, but mainly my overly descriptive thesis. How can I shorten it/ make it more clear? or is it fine on its own? and lastly do I accurately address the questions asked?
Here is the essay question:
- Analyze the arguments for and against the restrictions of the sale of gin in 18th century England, and assess the degree to which the issues of the debate were reflected in the follwing excerpt of the Gin Act of 1751.
"Whereas the immoderate drinking of distilled liqors by persons of the meanest and lowest sort, hath of late years increased, to the great detriment of the health and morals of the common people, the commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, ever attentive to the preservation and health of your Majesty's subjects, have taken this great evil into our serious consideration, and proposed such lawa andprovisions asappear to ustobemore likelytoputastop2thesame
2007-02-25
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