DBQs

1 Question | 60 Minutes (includes 15-minute reading period)

25% of Exam Score

Assess written, quantitative, or visual materials as historical evidence.
Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence.
Question topic will focus on content from 1600-2001 (Period 2, 3, 4)
The DBQ comes after your MC and SAQ segments of the test

DBQ TESTING TIPS

Know what is required of you

Follow the rubric.

Answer the question (ATQ)

Address the skills (Causation, CCOT, Compare/Contrast) while answering the question. It seems simple but many students get caught up with the documents and forget that you have been asked to make an argument.

Use Examples & Be Specific - Use Buzzwords

Group your documents into 3 sub arguments

CAPP

Have the documents 'talk to EACH OTHER'

Practice

Utilize the resources given to you in class as well as DBQs listed in practice books. Use the AP Central's website to get practice examples. Practice reading the docs

Make sure you compare AND contrast or address continutity AND change or cause AND effect

Budget your time

The DBQ is worth the greatest amount on the AP test. Spend time reading the documents but also take time to outline your essay - make a plan - will help with flow and argumentation

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