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Document-Based Questions (DBQs)

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Additional Resources

Additional resources supporting Document-Based Questions (DBQs) from AMSCO® Advanced Placement® World History: Modern [1200–Present].

Video Resources

The following video resources are have been created by various authors and supplement the Document-Based Questions (DBQs) from AMSCO® Advanced Placement® World History: Modern [1200–Present].

How to Write a Thesis for a DBQ & LEQ

"How to Write a Thesis for a DBQ & LEQ" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

How to Understand DBQ & LEQ Prompts

"How to Understand DBQ & LEQ Prompts" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).


​The Top 5 Mistakes Made on the DBQs—From the AP Readers

"The Top 5 Mistakes Made on the DBQs–From AP Readers" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

Watch Me Plan for a DBQ (Document-Based Question) for APUSH

"Watch Me Plan for a DBQ (Document-Based Question) for APUSH" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

How Do I Get Faster When Writing the DBQ?

"How Do I Get Faster When Writing the DBQ?" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

Stop Trying to Earn the Complexity Point!

"Stop Trying to Earn the Complexity Point!" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).


​Stop Missing the Contextualization Point for DBQ & LEQ!!

"Stop Missing the Contextualization Point for DBQ & LEQ!!" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

Can't Finish Your DBQ in Time? Do this...

"Can't Finish Your DBQ in Time? Do this..." by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

3 Steps to a Perfect DBQ Score

"3 Steps to a Perfect DBQ Score" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

A Formula for DBQ Writing

"A Formula for DBQ Writing" by Steve Heimler from Heimler's History Channel (YouTube).

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