<p>Is there a recommended approach/format to follow when writing a DBQ?</p>
<p>Don’t let the documents write your essay. Write an essay with facts pertinent to the prompt, and be sure to mention the document very briefly. The APUSH DBQ is very much based on factual knowledge. If doc B is from a farmer in Kansas made in 1854, you may write something about Kansas Nebraska act and popular sovereignty and then end the sentence (Doc B)</p>
<p>First of all, this year’s is sure to be tough because last year’s was the best ever-the Purtains. (The whole room pretty much cheered when we got there).</p>
<p>Ok, but what we used, and got me a 5, is pretty basic. Five paragraph essay, if you run out of time just throw in a conclusion sentence to make it sound good. While you read the prompt and documents, start a list of the important people, terms, deals, ect. Try to weave in as many of those terms and as many documents (the way Jonmrcool says) as you logically can, refer back to the basic prompt as much as you can.</p>
<p>Obviously, no personal pronouns, and DON’T quote documents, </p>
<p>PS, I’ve heard the prediction of Progressivism as the topic this year, I’d go over it a little extra just in case, but you have a lot of time. (:</p>
<p>And always write in past tense because it is History!</p>
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<p>Thanks for the tips!</p>