Creating Sub Questions for History Research

What is the primary purpose of creating sub questions in a research task?

• To break down a broad inquiry into manageable parts

• To make the research process more complex

• To avoid conducting background research

• To replace the key inquiry question

What should you have completed before creating sub questions?

• A detailed bibliography

• A key inquiry question and background research

• A draft of the final report

• A list of potential sources

How can you identify elements for sub questions from a key inquiry question?

• By guessing the most important aspects

• By identifying distinct elements within the question

• By asking a friend for advice

• By choosing random topics

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start a sub question?

• When

• What

• Why

• How

Why is it important to incorporate specific details into sub questions?

• To make them easier to answer

• To increase their specificity and relevance

• To ensure they are open-ended

• To make them more challenging

What is a key characteristic of a sophisticated sub question?

• It is unrelated to the key inquiry question

• It can be answered with a yes or no

• It includes specific names, dates, or events

• It is very broad and general

In the example of the Cuban Missile Crisis, what was identified as a focus for a sub question?

• The economic causes involving Fidel Castro

• The role of the United Nations

• The influence of American politics

• The impact of nuclear weapons

What was one of the specific elements used to create sub questions for the D-Day landings example?

• The political decisions leading to D-Day

• The experiences of different armed forces

• The weather conditions on D-Day

• The role of the French Resistance

How did the use of the 6th Airborne Division contribute to the British landings at Sword Beach?

• It was irrelevant to the success

• It hindered the landings

• It supported the success

• It delayed the operations

Why were the casualties higher for American forces at Omaha Beach?

• Due to better German defenses

• Because of poor weather conditions

• Because of a lack of air support

• Due to strategic errors