Planning a DBQ for APUSH

The video tutorial by Heimler's History guides students through writing a DBQ for AP US History. It begins with an introduction to the video’s purpose, followed by a detailed analysis of the DBQ prompt. The instructor then demonstrates how to interpret and categorize documents, emphasizing the importance of grouping them to form a coherent argument. The video also covers writing a thesis and contextualizing the argument, concluding with a summary and additional resources for further learning.

What is the first step in preparing for a DBQ essay according to the video?

• Writing the thesis statement

• Understanding the rubric

• Grouping the documents

• Selecting outside evidence

What historical thinking skill is emphasized in the DBQ prompt discussed?

• Periodization

• Comparison

• Continuity and change over time

• Causation

Which document mentioned involves a treaty where Russia ceded territory to the United States?

• Document 2

• Document 3

• Document 4

• Document 1

What theme did Document 2 primarily focus on?

• Manifest destiny

• Economic interests

• Military power

• Racial destiny

Which document's context is related to the Boxer Rebellion?

• Document 3

• Document 4

• Document 5

• Document 6

What is the primary purpose of grouping documents in the DBQ planning process?

• To simplify the writing process

• To ensure all documents are used

• To meet the word count requirement

• To form a coherent argument

Which cause was determined to be the most important for the expanding role of the United States?

• Military expansion

• Economic interests

• Manifest destiny

• Racial superiority

What is the significance of the Roosevelt Corollary in the context of the DBQ?

• It supported the use of international police power

• It justified economic exploitation

• It encouraged land acquisition

• It advocated for racial superiority

What external evidence was considered for inclusion in the essay?

• Social Darwinism

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis

• Seward's Folly

How does the video suggest you contextualize your DBQ essay?

• By focusing solely on economic factors

• By discussing related historical events and themes

• By summarizing the documents

• By predicting future historical trends