Thesis Statement

Nathanial Bacon was not a hero in his rebellion because his actions were misguided.


I. Intro
A. Thesis

II. Bacon was a hero
a. Who was he a hero to?
b. Why did they see him like that?
c. Did they have any other choice?
d. Who agrees with this position?
e. Evidence - (paraphrasing quotes templates summary)

III. Bacon was not a hero
a. Definition of martyr-
b. why he was a martyr
c. question, "Was he a leader, or more a character created out of desperation?"
d. answer
e. Evidence - (paraphrasing quotes templates summary)

IV. My thoughts
A. Was anyone justified?
b. He was not a hero (use both agree and disagree templates)
c. Agree- change was needed and he brought it.
d. Disagree- brought out colonists anger and frustrations on Indians
e. Evidence - (paraphrasing quotes templates summary)