3 Steps to a Perfect DBQ Score (AP World, APUSH, AP Euro)

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In this video Heimler walks you through how to write a DBQ for AP World History, AP European History, and APUSH. We'll go through all the tips and tricks you need to know to score well on the Document Based Question. And since DBQs are scored on the same rubric for APUSH, AP Euro, and AP World, everything in this video applies to them all equally.

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i just learned what a dbq is today. the exam is tomorrow.

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[@TheDrunkenPickle]

4:15 that’s how I wrote dbq’s for most of the year because my teacher just never taught how to write them and never told me I was doing it wrong , one day I found out I was doing it wrong and I’ve been trying to figure out how to do a decent one ever since 💀

[@f-vd1bf]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been in the dark about how to write a DBQ for days. Everybody in my class seemed to know exactly what they were doing, but me. As a result, I fell into a vortex of anxiety. I didn't think I was capable of writing a DBQ. I began to doubt my intellect. I thought I wasn't smart enough to take AP World History: Modern. One day, while browsing through a plethora of history videos, my cursor landed on "3 Steps to a Perfect DBQ Score." I was familiar with your channel, but I never watched the videos in detail. Not discovering your channel earlier was clearly a mistake after seeing your simple explanation of the terribly complex College Board rubric. You do a fantastic job! I am now pleased to say that I am fully prepared for my DBQ test on Wednesday. So, Heimler, thank you very much. You have no idea how much I appreciate this as a sophomore in my first AP class. Keep making videos. They really do help.

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[@f-vd1bf]

@@user-qv3bu8ud9o I got a 6. Keep in mind that this is not the actual AP Exam, but a class test. I would've received the 7th point had I used more sources. Heimler's advice really helps, but don't overthink it. AP World is not as difficult as it seems.

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Heimler you carried me in World, now you’re carrying me in APUSH! Thank you!

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Heimler, you need to do an example DBQ!

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nah..why am i JUST NOWWW finding out that i can earn the complexity point by using all 7 documents or sourcing 4 docs???!??!

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They made the APUSH rubric easier this year, you got this!

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@@StephenPope-up1yvthank you, grinding it out..thank god its easier but im taking ap world 😢

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and APWH!

[@roannash]

I watched all of Heimler’s videos and only did like three DBQ’s before the Apush Exam… and I got A 5!!! I don’t recommend only doing it like three time tho… the more practice you can get, the better!!

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Taking an AP class for the first time this year and Im really nervous for the DBQ but this video definitely helped out a lot, thanks🙏

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Heimler. Thank you for making this amazing video. Could you also implement a counterargument into your essay to earn the complexity point using the documents and your background knowledge? Thanks!

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This is the only studying I have done this school year…

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we have a dbq in 8 days! ty so much heimler!!

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Thank you for this great video, would it be possible if you could make one about LEQs?

[@heimlershistory]

Yep, it’ll be out next week

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Hey Heimler! Can you post the link to the outline sheet? Thanks! (from a stressed jr taking push)

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I have a DBQ for the Unit 6 Exam in 5 minutes..

[@Char_603]

For the thesis, you mention that Its good to go A counter argument, B evidence 1 and evidence 2, C the argument...am I needing to fully review the documents to chose B (the 2 evidence)? Or am I focusing on the strongest evidence I know of, and trying to get the documents to fit that?

[@waitinguntilthemorningcomes]

great video. i got 4 on the unchanged ap euro exam last time- gonna aim for the STARS and go for a 5 for APUSH by watching videos like this and learning essentials EARLY and reviewing CONSISTENTLY rather than cramming late! ty for ur vids!

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[@flawlessflamingo1831]

thanks so much for the video! i had a quick question though: how does explaining the "Why" portion for sourcing differ from giving historical context of the document? like could you give an example of what you would do for sourcing and then what you would write for the why portion?

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I’m here right now a hour before my apush exam chads I’m cooked 😭 Update: I totally flunked that test

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Should be out next week!

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[@tannerlynk6799]

@heimlershistory I have noticed that your snapshots of the rubric that appear periodically throughout the video are not what is written in the APUSH CED for the DBQ Rubric. For example for the evidence section of the CED it mentions that in order to earn the "2 points" you must use SIX documents while in the video it says FOUR. Also, in the APUSH CED it never mentions being able to "Effectively use 7 documents" to obtain the "complexity" point. Has the CED been updated since this video was made? Just looking for clarification, thanks!

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If you're still wondering, they changed the rubric this year.

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I can't seem to find the link to the template sheet mentioned in the video.

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Day before the exam gang 😂

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Question: would It be better on the test to structure the body paragraphs around the documents or use the documents as an example in your own reasoning?

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Definitely the second…

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This is my first time having an Ap class but I still suck at dbqs and leqs and ap exam is coming up. Took my practice DBQ and didn’t even finished it 😭

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Funny story I love writing DBQs and when my teacher told us to only write a thesis to get a feel for the writing I went ahead and wrote the full thing

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I forgot to do my outline and had to write my first DBQ by winging it. I was so tired the other day and misinterpreted what my teacher said and thought we were working on our outline today not actually doing it💀

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[@Adumbb]

i dont understand how to use outside info as a quote like how do you just add it? its not like quoting a document so i struggle on how to do it

[@theMagmaWave]

Outside info is just something relevant to your thesis or prompt that isn't mentioned in or by your documents

[@Adumbb]

@@theMagmaWave i mean in the LEQ without evidence how do u use evidence

[@theMagmaWave]

@Adumbb To get the 2 points in the evidence portion of the LEQ you have to use specific historical examples that is relevant and supports your argument. You don't need to quote anything?

[@Adumbb]

@@theMagmaWave yeah but i mean like how do you go about writing like that without quoting it’s so odd for ke

[@theMagmaWave]

@Adumbb Like let's use how the Edict of Nantes gave religious and political right to people: The Edict of Nantes provided religious tolerance as well as civil rights for the Huguenots, in which they did not previously not have. You just have to explain what it does just not a direct quotation. You never use quotes on any writing portion of the test. Just put what it means instead if you are trying to use quotes.

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DBQ worksheet link, please?🌟

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he said it would be in the description, but it isnt for some reason

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My ap euro exam is in 1 hour 🙏🙏 ON MY GRIND RN

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30 minutes till the test, let’s find out how to write a dbq

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when you cant do half of these things because you take the DBQ online... awesome

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So considering the test is on computer this year how can we do things like grouping and stuff like that? I hope they give scrap paper lol

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Scrap paper will always be given

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Will the AP Essay Cram course have resources for APHUG FRQs?

[@heimlershistory]

No, it just covers the history essays. But I’ll be posting some HG FRQ videos here…

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exam on wednesday but i had the class final today, i think i got 6/7 just missed outside evidence

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I have it in the next hour wish me luck

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Who’s here morning of the ap world history exam!! 😁

[@boi4618]

man i wish they changed this last year, got a 4

[@edmondwei6076]

What to do if a document goes against your argument

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you don't have to include it, or you could use it as a counterargument or smth

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T minus one hour to the exam and i need to review this (i'm failing).

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Hi heimler! Would it be possible for you to post your new ap world videos quicker? My class is currently on Unit 3 and I love your new videos.

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