An Argumentative essay about Chinese History (Two leaders – Mao & Deng)

An Argumentative essay about Chinese History (Two leaders – Mao & Deng)

The Prompt :

Was Mao or Deng the PRC’s most successful leader? Support your answer with specifics, and define what success means in this instance. Your essay should consider both leaders, and their failures as well as achievement.


In your essay, please only use the assigned readings to make your argument ( in the files section) . You can reference the textbook, but you will be primarily evaluated on your use of the assigned readings. You cannot use outside readings.

your paper, I expect a high standard in terms of writing, use of evidence, thesis, and general thoughtfulness.

I want a standard argumentative essay. This means that your essay should have an introduction, a conclusion, and at least 3 body paragraphs. Please don’t forget the thesis statement in the introduction and the topic sentences for the body paragraphs.