Name Due Date: TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 Global History II, Carr/Rojek. Document Based Question (DBQ) World War I

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1 Name Due Date: TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 Global History II, Carr/Rojek Document Based Question (DBQ) World War I Directions: This Question is based on the accompanying documents (1-6). Some of the documents have been edited for the purpose of the question. This question is designed to test your ability to work with historical documents. As you analyze the documents take into account both the CONTEXT of each document and the POINT OF VIEW that may be presented. Historical Context: When World War I began in 1914, it was widely believed that the fighting would be over quickly. Sadly, it soon became clear that the fighting would continue for some time and result in massive casualties. Although the United States attempted to avoid involvement in the war, by 1917 they joined the Allied Powers. This DBQ consists of TWO parts. The documents in Part A will help you answer the Part B Essay in which you will be asked to: Task: Using information AT LEAST four documents and your knowledge of social studies, answer all the document questions in Part A and use the answers in your Part B Essay in which you will be asked to: Describe the causes of World War I Describe the conditions in the trenches during World War I Explain why the United States entered World War I. Part A Global History II Page 1 Carr/Rojek DBQ

2 Document 1: 1. What two cause of World War I are shown in Document 1? Outside information relevant to this document (from textbook or WWI Packet): Global History II Page 2 Carr/Rojek DBQ

3 Document 2: 2. According to the document, what event began World War I? Global History II Page 3 Carr/Rojek DBQ

4 Outside information relevant to this document (from textbook or WWI Packet): Document 3: 3. Based on the document, what was the primary method of fighting used on the Western Front during World War I? Global History II Page 4 Carr/Rojek DBQ

5 Outside information relevant to this document (from textbook or WWI Packet): Document 4: 4. According to the document, what was one difficulty faced by soldiers serving in the trenches during World War I? Global History II Page 5 Carr/Rojek DBQ

6 Outside information relevant to this document (from textbook or WWI Packet): Document 5: 5. Based on the document, what was one cause of American involvement in World War I? Global History II Page 6 Carr/Rojek DBQ

7 Outside information relevant to this document (from textbook or WWI Packet): Document 6: 6. Based on the document, what was a reason for American involvement in World War I? Outside information relevant to this document (from textbook or WWI Packet): Global History II Page 7 Carr/Rojek DBQ

8 Part B: DBQ ESSAY Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Use evidence from at least four documents in your essay. Support your response with relevant facts, examples, and details. Include additional outside information. Historical Context: When World War I began in 1914, it was widely believed that the fighting would be over quickly. Sadly, it soon became clear that the fighting would continue for some time and result in massive casualties. Although the United States attempted to avoid involvement in the war, by 1917 they joined the Allied Powers. Task: Using information from AT LEAST four documents and your knowledge of social studies, answer all the document questions in Part A and use the answers in your Part B Essay in which you will be asked to: Describe the causes of World War I Describe the conditions in the trenches during World War I Explain why the United States entered World War I. In your essay, be sure to: Develop all aspects of the task Incorporate information from at least four documents Incorporate relevant outside information (from textbook and/or WWI packet) Support theme with relevant facts, examples, and details Global History II Page 8 Carr/Rojek DBQ

9 Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the Historical Context. DBQ OUTLINE Intro Paragraph Title: Attention getting statement/grabber: Background information: (key terms/events/people) Thesis statement/main idea answering the DBQ question (Causes/Conditions/Reasons for WWI): What is the answer to the question and what reasons are you going to offer to prove your answer: Global History II Page 9 Carr/Rojek DBQ

10 Body Paragraph 1: Describe the causes of World War I Sub Thesis - One of the reasons of proof you offered in your Thesis Evidence: Supporting detail with references to the specific documents or sources Analysis/Explanation: Connect your evidence to your thesis Body Paragraph 2: Describe the conditions in the trenches during World War I Sub Thesis Reason 2 of proof that you offered in your Thesis Evidence: Supporting detail with references to the specific documents or sources Global History II Page 10 Carr/Rojek DBQ

11 Analysis/Explanation: Connect your evidence to your thesis Body Paragraph 3: Explain why the United States entered World War I Sub Thesis Reason 2 of proof that you offered in your Thesis Evidence: Supporting detail with references to the specific documents or sources Analysis/Explanation: Connect your evidence to your thesis Conclusion Paragraph Fresh restatement of your thesis/main idea Supporting sentences. Summarize or wrap up the 3 main points in each body of the essay. Explain how Global History II Page 11 Carr/Rojek DBQ

12 ideas fit together. Closing sentence. Final words. Connects back to the introduction. Provides a sense of closure. DBQ ESSAY Global History II Page 12 Carr/Rojek DBQ

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