How to Write a DBQ (CFU)

What is the first step in approaching a DBQ essay?

• Read the documents

• Mark the time period

• Skip the prompt

• Write the thesis

How many documents are typically provided in a DBQ essay?

• 5

• 12

• 7

• 10

What is the purpose of contextualization in a DBQ essay?

• To critique the prompt

• To analyze the thesis

• To provide background information

• To summarize the documents

How many points can be earned for successfully describing the contents of three documents in a DBQ essay?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the key to getting the point for supporting an argument with documents in a DBQ essay?

• Writing a lengthy thesis

• Using complex vocabulary

• Grouping the documents

• Including unrelated context

What is the main purpose of the thesis in a DBQ essay?

• To critique the prompt

• To establish a line of reasoning

• To summarize the documents

• To provide background information

How far back in time should contextualization typically go in a DBQ essay?

• 150-200 years

• 50-100 years

• 10-20 years

• 250-300 years

What is the purpose of evidence beyond the documents in a DBQ essay?

• To summarize the documents

• To provide background information

• To support the argument

• To critique the prompt

How many points can be earned for successfully writing about evidence related to the prompt but not mentioned in the documents in a DBQ essay?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

What is the recommended number of documents to use in a DBQ essay to ensure a higher chance of getting the interpretation correct?

• 7

• 8

• 6

• 5