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Crafting an A+ APUSH DBQ Essay: The Art of A Dazzling Introduction

Learn how to ace the AP United States History Document-Based Question (DBQ) essay by creating a captivating introduction, engaging meat paragraphs, and a strong concluding statement. Understand the structure, analysis, and referencing of historical documents. Master the art of relating documents to your thesis with key insights and supportive outside information. Elevate your essay to a top-notch level reminiscent of a tasty hamburger — a satisfying blend of historical context, analysis, and interpretation.

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Crafting an A+ APUSH DBQ Essay: The Art of A Dazzling Introduction

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  1. How To Doan APUSH B Q D

  2. A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

  3. The Introductory Paragraph The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences

  4. The Introductory Paragraph • Establish TIME & PLACE. • Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT. • Allude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement. • Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! • No “laundry list!”

  5. The “”Meat”” Paragraphs The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph

  6. The “”Meat”” Paragraphs • Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence • Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph • Use at least 2/3 of the documents • Bring in supportive outside information. This is critical!!

  7. Questions to Ask Yourself About the Documents • Attribution  Who is this person? • Why might they be significant? • What is the point of view (POV) of the author? • How reliable and accurate is the source? • What is the tone or intent of the document or author? • What other information does this document call to mind? Use all available clues. Remember, docs. can be used in a variety of ways!

  8. How to Best Reference a Document in Your Essay • Thomas Paine, in his pamphlet, Common Sense, said: “………………….” • Joe Shmoe, a mid-Western delegate to the Republic convention in 1912, agreed with….. • The 19c historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, felt that …………………. (Doc. E) •  Don’t have to use the above citation (DOC. E) if it is already obvious. NEVER begin with: In Document A, or Document B says …

  9. The Concluding Paragraph The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences (1-2 if you’re completely out of time)

  10. The Concluding” Paragraph • Stuck? Start with a “concluding phrase.” • Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. • Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. End of some trend/movement/idea, etc. Beginning of some trend/movement/idea End of one & beginning of another. Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are today!

  11. Put It All Together, And . . . .

  12. Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect Essay!

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