There is a controversial theory amongst historians regarding the so-called "Rise of the West." A. What do you think this statement means? B. Why do you think this is a controversial statement? C. Do you think the "West" (i.e. Western Europe) rose? D. If so, in what ways and E. how and F. why? G. Did other non-Western states rise? H. Which ones and I. in what ways? I. Craft your response around an introductory paragraph, ending in a thesis statement and have three supporting paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph.