5 Steps to a 5TM AP European History

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The Document-Based

Question

IN THIS CHAPTER

Summary: The AP European History Exam contains an essay question called the

“document-based question” (DBQ), which involves using historical documents

of various types. In this chapter you’ll find out what to expect and develop a

strategy to do well on this task.

Key Idea:

✪   The key to doing well on the DBQ is being able to write a history essay of

high quality—one that answers the question, makes an argument, and sup-

ports the argument with evidence.

KEY IDEA

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