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Mastering the APUSH DBQ: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success

Unlock the secrets to acing the APUSH Document Based Question (DBQ) with this comprehensive guide. Start by reading the question thoroughly, identifying key political, economic, religious, social, intellectual, and artistic themes. Develop a strong thesis and brainstorm relevant outside information. Analyze provided documents, using their titles, dates, and sources to bolster your arguments. Organize your essay with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and compelling conclusions. Avoid common pitfalls such as quoting documents or relying on personal pronouns. Succeed with strategic insight and practice!

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Mastering the APUSH DBQ: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success

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  1. How To Doan APUSH B Q D

  2. Step 1: Read the Question P- olitical E- conomic R- eligious S- ocial I- ntellectual A- rtistic • What is the question asking? • Date restraints • specifics • Step 2: Develop A Working Thesis • Step 3: Brainstorm Outside Info.

  3. Step 4: Read the Documents • As you read the documents, pay attention to titles, dates, and sources • Analyze carefully!  what is document really saying? • Decide where you may be able to use these documents in your essay to support YOUR argument • Adjust position as necessary • Documents will trigger new outside info! • Create a grid - which documents can you use for each body paragraph (how does OI fit in?)

  4. Is There a Right Answer to Each DBQ? • No • Multiple arguments • Develop your argument (thesis) with evidence (include outside information) • Use a strong historical argument

  5. The Introductory Paragraph • Background: Establish TIME & PLACE. • Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT that clearly answers all aspects of the question and takes a strong stand. • Include SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement • Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence

  6. The Body Paragraphs • Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. • Topic Sentence should support and develop thesis *and it should introduce your argument, not state a fact. • Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. • Use most of the documents given (the more the better but you don’t have to use all) • Bring in supportive outside information. This is critical!! * o.i.’s = “outside information” • Reinforce your argument in last sentence-provide transition

  7. How to Reference a Document in Your Essay • Thomas Paine, in his pamphlet, Common Sense, argued………………… (Doc. E). • Joe Smith, a mid-Western delegate to the Republican convention in 1912, agreed with…. (Doc. E). • The 19c historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, felt that …………………. (Doc. E) *NEVER begin with: In Document A, it says blah blahblah …

  8. The Concluding Paragraph • Start with a “concluding phrase” (try to avoid “In conclusion”) • Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. • Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. End of some trend/movement/idea, etc. Beginning of some trend/movement/idea End of one & beginning of another. Do NOT end on the note that “this is the reason we are where we are today”!

  9. The Do’s of DBQ’s • Approach the question as any essay • Let your argument guide your organization • Reference as many documents as possible within your essay that you understand • Include at least one piece of outside information for every document reference you use • Pay attention to dates, titles, and sources of the documents - there is often helpful information there! • Look for the “distracter” document and try to give some attention to opposing viewpoints • Stick to the time frame given for the question

  10. The Don’ts of DBQs • DO NOT QUOTE THE DOCUMENTS - everyone reading your essay has also read the documents, so this just wastes time • Don’t laundry list the documents (Doc. A says, Doc. B says, etc.) use the documents as evidence to support your argument. • Don’t reference documents that you do not understand - it is better to ignore them (unless you find yourself doing this with more that half of the documents) • NO FIRST OR SECOND PERSON!

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