Essаy – Crаft аn essay with a defensible thesis, arguments, and plenty оf evidence that directly addresses оnly оne of the prompts. How did “mos maiorum” influence Roman political behavior and decision-making? OR To what extent did the Roman Empire “fall,” or simply transform? Essay Outline I. THESIS (Should make a defensible claim that directly addresses the question and highlights specific themes/arguments.) II. Themes/Arguments (Evidence should validate your themes/arguments in answering your thesis) - Theme/Argument A - Supporting evidence - Supporting evidence - Supporting evidence - etc. - Theme/Argument B - Supporting evidence - Supporting evidence - Supporting evidence - etc. - Theme/Argument C - Supporting evidence - Supporting evidence - Supporting evidence