Why This Resource?Writing a high-quality historical argument is the #1 challenge for middle and high school students. As a College Adjunct and 8th-Grade Teacher, I designed this packet to provide the exact scaffolding students need to move from "answering a question" to "defending a claim with evidence." What’s Inside?The Essential Question: A deep-dive prompt connecting economic theory (Mercantilism) to human reality (Middle Passage).Step-by-Step CER Breakdown: Graphic organizers that separate