Thursday, March 7th - AP US History DBQ Rubric Quiz

What is required for a thesis/claim to earn 1 point according to the rubric?

• It must be located in the body paragraphs.

• It must respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis/claim that establishes a line of reasoning.

• It must consist of two or more sentences.

• It must restate the prompt.

How many documents must be accurately described to earn one point for 'Evidence From the Documents'?

• At least three documents

• At least two documents

• At least five documents

• At least four documents

What does 'Contextualization' require for earning 1 point?

• Describing a broader historical context relevant to the prompt

• Quoting significant historical figures

• Listing historical facts

• A detailed timeline of events

For the 'Analysis and Reasoning' category, how many documents must be explained for earning 1 point?

• At least one document

• At least four documents

• At least two documents

• At least three documents

What is NOT a way to demonstrate a complex understanding of the historical development?

• Identifying the documents' authors

• Using seven documents to support an argument

• Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods

• Explaining both cause and effect

How can a response earn a point for 'Evidence Beyond the Documents'?

• By providing a bibliography

• By summarizing the documents

• By using at least one additional piece of specific historical evidence relevant to an argument

• By quoting extensively from the documents

What is required for a thesis to be considered historically defensible?

• It must make a claim that responds to the prompt with historical evidence.

• It must cover all historical events.

• It must be based on personal opinion.

• It must agree with the examiner's viewpoint.

What does NOT count against a student in exam essays according to the rubric?

• Historical inaccuracies

• Grammatical errors

• Lack of clarity

• Use of modern slang

How many points can be earned for 'Evidence From the Documents'?

• Up to 4 points

• Up to 3 points

• Up to 2 points

• Up to 1 point

What is essential for earning the point for 'Contextualization'?

• Providing a general overview of the historical period

• Describing broader historical events, developments, or processes relevant to the topic

• Listing dates and locations

• Comparing the event to modern events