AP European History DBQ Concepts

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to tackling the Document-Based Question (DBQ) in the AP European History exam. It explains the exam format, including the time allocation for reading and writing, and the scoring criteria across four categories: thesis, contextualization, evidence, and analysis and reasoning. The tutorial offers strategies for crafting a defensible thesis, using documents effectively, and providing analysis. A sample DBQ question is presented, followed by a detailed walkthrough of document analysis, highlighting economic and cultural factors in European imperialism. The video concludes with tips for essay planning and maximizing points.

How much time is allocated for reading and writing the DBQ in the AP European History exam?

• 1 hour 15 minutes for reading, 45 minutes for writing

• 45 minutes for reading, 1 hour for writing

• 1 hour for reading, 45 minutes for writing

• 45 minutes for reading, 1 hour 15 minutes for writing

Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories in the DBQ rubric?

• Grammar

• Evidence

• Contextualization

• Thesis

What is required to earn the thesis point in the DBQ?

• A broad historical context

• A historically defensible thesis

• Using all seven documents

• Providing additional evidence

What does the contextualization point require?

• Providing a historically defensible thesis

• Describing a broader historical context relevant to the prompt

• Explaining the point of view of the documents

• Using at least six documents

How many documents must be used to support an argument in the DBQ?

• At least five

• At least six

• At least four

• At least three

What is required to earn the point for using additional evidence?

• Establishing a line of reasoning

• Using all seven documents

• Providing one additional piece of specific historical evidence

• Describing a broader historical context

What should you focus on when reading the documents for the DBQ?

• Memorizing the content

• Reading for pleasure

• Identifying economic or cultural factors

• Understanding every word

What is the main question addressed in the sample DBQ provided?

• The motivations behind European imperialism from 1840 to 1914

• The cultural effects of European colonization

• The impact of World War I on European imperialism

• The role of industrialization in European expansion

Which document discusses the economic benefits of colonization according to John Stuart Mill?

• Document 1

• Document 4

• Document 2

• Document 3

What is the significance of the cartoon in Document 7?

• It highlights the cultural impact of European imperialism

• It shows the economic exploitation in the Congo Free State

• It depicts the political alliances in Europe

• It illustrates the technological advancements of the time