Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Conflict
Conflicts between groups of people have threatened peace in many nations and regions.

Task:
Identify one conflict that has threatened peace in a nation or region and
• Discuss one major cause of that conflict
• Identify two opposing groups involved in the conflict and discuss one viewpoint of each group
• Discuss the extent to which the conflict was or was not resolved

Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to
• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme