APUSH LEQ/DBQ Rubric Review

Explain EXACTLY what you need to do to earn the Context point on a DBQ or LEQ

Answer explanation

- What you need to know that happened 20 - 50 years before the prompt to understand the topic

- Must be relevant to the thesis

Explain EXACTLY what a thesis is and how to earn the point.

Answer explanation

- Must be in the time period

- Cannot just restate the question

- Must be an argument (should be able to argue an opposing view)

Explain the difference between the first and second evidence points on an LEQ.

Answer explanation

1st point - two pieces of evidence relevant to the prompt

2nd point - two pieces of evidence that support an argument/support the thesis

How do you earn the first Analysis & Reasoning point on an LEQ?

Answer explanation

- Must demonstrate the historical thinking skill that the prompt is asking

What are some ways you can earn the final Analysis & Reasoning point on an LEQ or DBQ?

Answer explanation

Demonstrate complex understanding:

Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods 

Confirming the validity of an argument by corroborating multiple perspectives across themes 

Qualifying or modifying an argument by considering diverse or alternative views or evidence

4 pieces of evidence for an LEQ in support of an argument

HIPP 4 Documents for DBQ in support of an argument

Use all 7 documents on DBQ in support of an arugment

What are the two differences between the first and second evidence points (sources only) on a DBQ?

Answer explanation

1st point - summarize 3 sources that address the prompt

2nd point - uses 4 documents to support the argument

How do you earn the Evidence Beyond the Documents point on a DBQ?

Answer explanation

- MUST be in the time period of the prompt & specific (proper noun)

- Cannot be referred to by the documents

- Must be relevant to an argument about the prompt

How do you earn the first Analysis & Reasoning point on a DBQ (the "HIPP" point)?

Answer explanation

HIPP 2 sources in support of an argument