AP US History DBQ Guidelines

The video provides updates on the AP US History test, focusing on changes to the DBQ format and rubric. The test will now feature a 5-document DBQ instead of SAQs, with a modified rubric emphasizing document usage and additional evidence. The video also covers test logistics, including the test date, time, and the open book/note policy. Students are advised to focus on specific time periods and prepare for a time-constrained environment.

What is the new format of the AP US History test?

• An oral examination

• A set of 3-4 SAQs

• A 5-document DBQ

• A multiple-choice test

When is the regular test date for the AP US History exam?

• May 8th

• May 15th

• June 3rd

• April 30th

Under what condition can a student take the makeup test?

• If they miss the test due to oversleeping

• If their internet cuts out during the test

• If they are not satisfied with their preparation

• If they want to improve their score

How many historical sources are presented in the modified DBQ?

• Four

• Six

• Five

• Seven

What is emphasized more in the new DBQ rubric?

• Thesis statements

• Historical context

• Document usage and outside evidence

• Grammar and spelling

How many documents must be used to support an argument in the DBQ?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

What is required for the outside evidence in the DBQ?

• It must be related to a document

• It must be a short blip

• It can be any historical fact

• It must be its own separate thing

What is the time period focus for the DBQ?

• 1754-1945

• 1600-1754

• 1945-2000

• 1500-1600

What is the policy regarding open book and open note for the test?

• Only notes are allowed

• Allowed with no restrictions

• Allowed but with limited time to use

• Not allowed

How much additional time is given to upload the response after the test?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• No additional time

• 5 minutes