The first thing you should do when writing a history essay is to study the question very attentively and get its meaning. It may seem too obvious, but still most history essays are off the point.

The main thing in your history essay is your thesis. This term is used in most essays, but in history essay it is really a thesis. It is not an assumption or your idea, or argument or opinion. It is your thesis. Answering the main question of the essay stick to the common standard:

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

1. the chronological ( introduces the supporting evidence in chronological order )
2. the categorical ( presents the facts in terms of their categories of action )
3. the stages-of development( use this approach to discuss complicated developments)

1. Compact (not high-flown) language that instantly helps the reader to get your idea.
2. Only reliable and pertinent facts
3. Giving your own opinion only if it is supported by sound arguments