What does the field of history say? Historical significance and historiography go hand in hand.

INSTRUCTIONS
You will create a clear and engaging pitch on your research topic question. To do this would include a clear driving question. It would also include a background on the topic, including the context and historical significance. From there, examining the sources involved and a brief connection to self, would be a great add.

Topic: Napoleonic Wars (1806-1815)
Background on topic: Prussia’s initial defeat by Napoleon led to significant reforms under leaders like Karl von Stein and Gerhard von Scharnhorst, modernizing the Prussian state and military. The eventual defeat of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna in 1815 reestablished Prussia as a leading European power.

See the following requirements and guidelines below:
• Content:
o Clear research question
 Shows a clear time and place.
 Identifies a clear event, person, concept.
 Specifically investigates cause and effect
• Has a catalyst and an impact that is being assessed.
 Is not overly broad (The Rise of Hitler, in any form or fashion, is too broad).
o Describe the historical significance of the topic.
 Why does your topic have historical significance beyond interest to you?
 What does the field of history say? Historical significance and historiography go hand in hand
o Show understanding of the sources surrounding the topic.
o Turabian format is required for any citations used. Reference should be in a separate Word document.