This section is worth 20 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how
you will be graded.
Examine the evidence you gathered from your research. Use this evidence to form a
claim about the primary causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Write a three-to five-
paragraph argumentative essay that clearly states and supports your claim.
Consider these factors as you write:
• The historical, cultural, and religious reasons the Middle East remains a complex
region
• The historical, political, cultural, and social factors that fueled the Arab-Israeli
conflict
• The role of outside nations in the region, including the United States, in the
conflict and the attempts to resolve it

To build and maintain civil society, young citizens must be taught the skills involved in activities related to civic engagement. schools address this need with courses like the one you are taking or in civics courses. civil society organizations also provide training activities and other ways of welcoming young people, new citizens, or simply new members into this sphere of activity. other mechanisms exist for ongoing civics training, including video games! watch this brief discussion of how video games and the online world hold the ability to provide safe places for people of all ages to build skills for civil society and perhaps even apply them to their real-world concerns. write one to two paragraphs that reflect on the arguments made in the video about building skills for civil society and civic engagement. you may include an example where you have participated in such an event through a video gaming experience.