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 Research Report Outline

Introduction Paragraph  Every war ever fought has had massive costs, whether they are economical, social, or political. As we the people of America have figured out throughout the years, these things are very true. War can damage the economy. War can create A LOT of tension between different groups of people. War can create fear, depression and many other strong feelings. Its amazing how anyone can consider that they won a war when wars damage a nation in many aspects and has many casualties on both sides.

THESIS STATEMENT: Every war ever fought has had massive costs, whether they are economical, social, or political. HOOK: As we the people of America have figured out in recent years, these things are very true. Main Point 1: War can damage the economy. Main Point 2: War can create A LOT of tension between groups of people. Main Point 3: War can create fear, depression and many other strong feelings.

Body Paragraphs The “meat and potatoes” of your essay. This is where you give the foundation of your argument, make your point, convince the reader that your thesis statement is true, action must be taken, change needs to happen, etc.

Body 1 Main Point 1: War is very expensive and can often damage the economy of a nation. Support Detail/Evidence 1: The war in Iraq is estimated to cost $3 Trillion! Detail Explanation: “According to a recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have cost close to $1 trillion thus far.” This is an extremely expensive war we are fighting. Support Detail/Evidence 2: Before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, oil cost about $25 a barrel. Now it costs around $100. Detail Explanation: “This war has been particularly hard on the economy because it led to a spike in oil prices”. A few years ago, people in America saw otrageous gas prices, almost topping $5 a gallon. Support Detail/Evidence 3: Economists used to think that wars were good for the economy Detail Explanation: This was true with World War 2, with all of the massive spending on weapons and other supplies within America. I think this is no longer true due to all of America's international importing. Now we are depending on other nations and spending our money to fuel their economies. Transition Statement: If we manufactured more of our own goods here in America maybe we wouldn't be in such a chaotic situation when it comes to the economy.

Body 2 Main Point 1: Throughout history war has always generated much racial, religious and ethnic tension between opposing groups of people. Support Detail/Evidence 1: One example of this is during the Cold War. Detail Explanation: Tons of Americans were all suspicious that there would be Communist attacks on American soil. This led to a hate towards anyone believing in communism. Support Detail/Evidence 2: Another example of hate resulting from war was the Holocaust. Detail Explanation: This is possibly one of the most famous examples of hate and religious/ ethnic tension in history. More than 6 million innocent people were killed all because of one man. Support Detail/Evidence 3: The most recent and one of the most horrific shows of hate many of Americans have seen in their lifetime, which occurred on American soil, was the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Detail Explanation: September 11, 2001 is a date that any American can recognize and tell you what happened that day. It was an act of hate and one that laid down the foundation for many more events that would follow such as the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It was a day that will be remembered for generations to come and stands as a symbol for the undying pride and strength of the American people. Transition Statement: As shown by the examples stated above hate, racism and religious tension can all be produced from war.

Body 3 Main Point 1: During wars many strong feelings are felt back home. Support Detail/Evidence 1: Wars can cause depression back home. Detail Explanation: "War can cause a high rate of trauma and, at times, even suicide." This shows that war does not only affect the people that fight in them. Support Detail/Evidence 2: Wars also cause terror. Detail Explanation: As seen with the 9/11 attacks and the assault on Pearl Harbor, other countries can attack America but we always rise from the ashes and retaliate. Support Detail/Evidence3: Some people on the other hand may feel patriotic during wartime. Detail Explanation: These people stay positive and support the war for the sake of freedom and other gains. Transition Statement: Whether its depression, hope, pride, or terror everyone shows a different reaction towards war.