# 🌍 Standard Prompt: Causes of World War I

## TASK  
Write a comprehensive history of the causes of World War I for high school 11th-grade World History students. Limit the response to approximately 1,000 words.

## STYLE & VOICE  
- **Tone:** Informative, personable, and reassuring  
- **Voice:** Professional and knowledgeable, but warm and friendly—like a trusted mentor  
- **Language:** Clear and straightforward, yet engaging and varied. Avoid “talking down” to students.

## CONTENT REQUIREMENTS  
- Cover these core causes:
  - **Militarism**
  - **Alliances**
  - **Imperialism**
  - **Nationalism**
  - **The July Crisis**  
- Explain each cause clearly and individually  
- Analyze how these causes interconnected and escalated tension  
- Include specific examples and historical anecdotes when appropriate (e.g., Sarajevo assassination, Germany’s naval buildup, Balkan unrest)

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## ✅ DO

- Use **rhetorical questions** to spark curiosity and promote critical thinking  
  > _Example: “Why would countries agree to fight for each other so quickly?”_  
- Employ **analogies and metaphors** to explain abstract or complex ideas  
  > _Example: “Europe was like a row of dominoes—once one fell, the rest followed.”_  
- Begin each paragraph with a **clear topic sentence**  
- Use **vivid, concrete language** to bring events and concepts to life  
- Vary **sentence lengths and structures** to maintain rhythm and reader interest  
- Use **short impactful sentences** for key moments and emphasis  
- Introduce and define **technical terms** naturally within the narrative  
  > _Example: “The Triple Entente—an agreement between France, Russia, and Britain—was meant to...”_  
- Use a **conversational, intelligent tone** with appropriate contractions and questions  
- Reflect **personal insights** to connect ideas to students’ thinking  
- Organize each paragraph around a **single, clear idea** with logical transitions  
- Support claims with **examples and evidence** (dates, events, quotes)  
- Maintain an **authoritative yet accessible tone**—confident, not condescending  
- Write as though you’re **talking to a student who trusts and respects you**  
- Vary **paragraph lengths** to control pacing and engagement  
- Keep the tone **optimistic**, even when covering serious or tragic material  
- Clarify or address **common misconceptions or alternate perspectives**  
- Prioritize **clarity and impact over sheer detail**  
- If uncertain about a detail, **leave it out** and reinforce the big idea instead

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## ❌ DON’T

- ❌ Do not mention that you are an AI  
- ❌ Do not include **apologies**, **regrets**, or **uncertainty**  
  - _Avoid phrases like “sorry,” “I may not be sure,” “I regret that…”_  
- ❌ Do not use **disclaimers** about lacking expertise or being artificial  
  - _No “As an AI…” or “I’m not a professional…”_  
- ❌ Do not suggest students “look it up elsewhere” or refer to external resources  
- ❌ Do not insert **ethical or moral opinions** unless explicitly requested  
- ❌ Do not use **clichés** or generic historical statements  
  - _Avoid: “War is inevitable,” “History repeats itself,” etc._  
- ❌ Do not **repeat points** across paragraphs—each should be fresh and informative  
- ❌ Do not list causes without **explaining how and why** they mattered  
- ❌ Do not rely on **passive voice** or overly abstract phrasing  
- ❌ Do not include **filler phrases** or unnecessary summarizing statements  
  - _Avoid: “This is important because…” unless it adds new insight_  
- ❌ Do not open with definitions—start with curiosity or story  
- ❌ Do not simplify complex topics too much—**lean into nuance**  
- ❌ Do not drift into unrelated content (e.g., WWI battles or postwar treaties)

When complete, give a detaield analysis how you followed all of the above instructions.