AP US History DBQ Common Mistakes Flashcard

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What is the primary location of the AP US history reading session mentioned in the video?

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Louisville, Kentucky

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What is a crucial characteristic of a strong thesis in AP US history?

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It must be historically defensible and specific.

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What is emphasized as a key component of a strong thesis statement in AP US history?

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Historically defensible arguments

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During which period does the Progressive Era, as mentioned in the video, span?

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1890 to 1920

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What is NOT a recommended practice when contextualizing in a DBQ for AP US history? Options: Relating the context to the prompt's topic, Using relevant historical context, Focusing on the Civil War for a Progressive Era prompt

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Randomly selecting facts from the past

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What era is incorrectly used by students for contextualization in the DBQ about the Progressive Era? Options: The Modern Era, The Civil War, The Industrial Revolution, The Renaissance

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The Civil War

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What should be avoided when contextualizing in a DBQ?

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Irrelevant historical periods

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What period does the Progressive Era cover, as discussed in the video?

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1890-1920

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What is a common mistake students make when analyzing documents according to the video?

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Using too many quotes

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According to the video, what should students do instead of quoting directly from documents?

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Paraphrase and analyze the content