Hello all! Kinda stuck at writing DBQs for APUSH. I figure looking at some samples could help. Can anyone point me in the right direction, maybe some online source? Much appreciated.
Sure, I can provide some guidance! The College Board's website is a great resource for previous APUSH (AP U.S. History) DBQ (Document-Based Question) samples. They post the free-response questions from each test each year, including the DBQ and essays.
You can view these questions, along with actual sample responses from students along with the scoring feedback. This could be a helpful resource for understanding what makes a DBQ effective since you get to see real examples of strong responses and what the graders are looking for.
There's also the APUSH Study Guides available on various educational platforms such as Khan Academy where they provide tips and strategies on approaching DBQs as well as offering some examples.
Remember that practicing is the key! You might also create your own DBQ prompts using historical documents and ask a teacher or peer to review your responses using the scoring guidelines. This could be especially helpful if you're struggling with certain aspects, like sourcing the documents or creating a complex thesis.
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