Document Based Question (DBQ):
DBQ is apart of the second section of the APUSH test. It is one question that is based off of periods 3-8. You have 60 minutes which includes 15 minutes for reading. Its 25% percent of the total exam score. DBQ is an essay question that measures students' ability to develop and support an argument using historical source material as evidence. There are seven documents that are chosen to help illustrate interactions and complexities about the historical topic that is the subject of the question. Students should develop an argument about the question and utilize the documents. Students should explain point of view, purpose, historical context, and audience. The DBQ requires students to relate the documents to a historical time or theme.
DBQ Structure:
Strategies:
1. Read the question and documents. Recall what you know about the time period, read the source information for each document, and recognize the possible opinions could be compared and contrasted.
2. While you read: annotate the documents.
3. As you write: have a clear thesis statement, group documents, and don't shy away from complexity.
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DBQ is apart of the second section of the APUSH test. It is one question that is based off of periods 3-8. You have 60 minutes which includes 15 minutes for reading. Its 25% percent of the total exam score. DBQ is an essay question that measures students' ability to develop and support an argument using historical source material as evidence. There are seven documents that are chosen to help illustrate interactions and complexities about the historical topic that is the subject of the question. Students should develop an argument about the question and utilize the documents. Students should explain point of view, purpose, historical context, and audience. The DBQ requires students to relate the documents to a historical time or theme.
DBQ Structure:
- First paragraph: introduction with a thesis statement
- Second paragraph: documents FOR expansion (As you write, make sure to mention who is for expansion and compare/contrast that with who is against it.)
- Third paragraph: documents AGAINST expansion (As you write, make sure to mention who is against expansion and compare/contrast that with who is for it.)
- Fourth paragraph: documents with ambiguity or complicated arguments (You should compare these documents to BOTH groups.)
- Fifth paragraph: Conclusion that reiterates your argument
Strategies:
1. Read the question and documents. Recall what you know about the time period, read the source information for each document, and recognize the possible opinions could be compared and contrasted.
2. While you read: annotate the documents.
3. As you write: have a clear thesis statement, group documents, and don't shy away from complexity.
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