World History Essay

Description:
The question to be answered in the essay is "Who benefitted most from the silver trade during the early modern period and why?". In my opinion it was Japan and definitely not Spain. Focus mostly on Japan, China and Spain.
The professor never clarified how the paper should be formatted or how long it should be but I would assume 3-6 pages double spaced should be sufficient. Not sure how many sources should be used either but I would think more than 3.
Here are the instructions and rubric guidelines:

Answer the question in the form of an essay with an introduction, in which they outline their argument, body-paragraphs, in which they expand on the points raised in the introduction using historical evidence (referenced), and a conclusion.

Grading Rubric for a Superior Paper (A):
Structure: Your thesis and narrative are clear, insightful, original, sophisticated, even exciting. Your story and your arguments are well integrated with each other. All ideas in the paper flow logically; your argument is identifiable, reasonable, and sound. You have excellent transitions. Your paragraphs have solid topic sentences, and each sentence clearly relates to that topic sentence. Your conclusion is persuasive.
Analysis: Your support every point with multiple examples from your sources, all of which are flawlessly annotated using the prescribed citation format. You integrate quoted material into your sentences well. Your analysis is fresh and exciting, posing new ways to think of the material. You anticipate and successfully defuse counter-arguments.
Style: Your sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and citations are excellent. You have NO run-on sentences or comma splices. Your writing style is lively, active, and interesting. You use active verbs and minimize the passive voice. You are not wordy or redundant.
Originality: Your narrative and arguments show a great deal of independent insight and originality.