Essаy – Crаft аn essay with a defensible thesis that directly addresses the fоllоwing prоmpt: To what extent did the Middle Ages (476-1500) act as a force of preservation AND transformation in the development of the modern world? 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 - etc. - Etc.