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This guide outlines the essential steps and strategies for writing a successful Document-Based Question (DBQ) essay, focusing on the impact of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) on British-American colonial relations. It emphasizes the importance of integrating outside information with the provided documents, offering a sample outline, relevant documents, and key points for an effective introduction and body paragraphs. By following these steps, students can construct a well-organized and insightful analysis, demonstrating their understanding of the political, economic, and ideological shifts during this pivotal period.
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How to Write a DBQ Steps to Success
An New Approach • You are graded for the inclusion of outside information and the use of the documents. • You must use a certain number of documents. • Count the documents and use half the number plus one, as a minimum.
A To Do List • Outline essay topic as if it were an FRQ. • Make a list of appropriate outside information that you know relates to the topic. • Read Documents carefully and put them into organization/outline.
Your Topic • In what ways did the French and Indian War (1754-1763) alter the political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies? • Use the documents and your knowledge of the period 1740-1766 in constructing your response.
Outline Suggestion • I. Introduction • II. Body Paragraph One • Political change to the imperial relationship • III Body Paragraph Two • Economic change to the imperial relationship • IV. Body Paragraph Three • Ideological change to the imperial relationship • V. Conclusion
Your To Do List • Outline DBQ – This is already completed • Write an effective introduction with a well crafted thesis • For each body paragraph, list relevant outside information • For each body paragraph, list relevant documents
Relevant Outside Information Treaty of Paris 1763 Actual v. Virtual Rep. Acts/Taxes of Parliament Stamp Act – Stamp Act Congress Relevant Documents Doc. A – France is removed from N. Amer. Doc G – working to influence Parliament Doc H – protest to redefinition of imperial relationship Doc F – Rights of Englishmen Sample Paragraph on Politics
Nav. Acts Mercantilism Triangular Trade salutary neglect French fur trade Seven Years War Battle of Quebec Myth of invincibility - GB Treaty of Paris (1763) Pontiac’s Rebellion Procl. 1763 Acts of Parliament Virtual v. Actual Rep. internal v. external taxes 1st Great Awakening Republicanism Radical Whig Ideology Commonly Seen Outside Info
Document Analysis • I. Introduction • II. Political change • Doc. A, F, G, H • III Economic change • Doc. A, B, F, H • IV. Ideological change • Doc. A, C, D, E< H • V. Conclusion