DBQ Guidelines

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THESIS

Last sentence in your introduction

Write a thesis that answers the question.

Do NOT simply restate the question. a good thesis formula is...

X. However A, B, C. Therefore, Y.

X=the strongest point against your argument.

A, B, C = strongest points for your argument.

Y= your stand on the prompt.

Essay structure

1. Introduction.

(Conclude with thesis. )

2. Support 1

Topic sentence/transition

Supporting details

document evidence

Concluding sentence/transition

3. Support 2

(same structure as support 1)

4. Support 3

(same structure as support 1)

5. Conclusion - restate thesis

General HISTORY essay rules -

Past tense.

NO 1st/2nd person.

Use last names.

Cite documents, but NO QUOTES. (Doc. 4)

Use at least 5-6 docs (in Paragraph 2-4 only).

No new info in conclusion.

Judge and analyze.