1. Write a one-page essay explaining how the Western Hemisphere is culturally diverse due to Native American, European, Asian, and African influences. 2. Include a thesis statement giving the main idea of the essay.

3. Include at least four paragraphs of three to five sentences each.

4. Use at least three of the following for each culture to give evidence of the culture's influence in the Western Hemisphere: food, language, religion, and artistic expression.

5. Include at least three details on each culture that influenced the Western Hemisphere: the Native American, European, Asian, and African cultures.