Watch Me PLAN a DBQ for AP World History (and Earn a Perfect Score?)

[@laurelyoung92]

who else is absolutely sobbing at the mere thought of this exam.

[@heimlershistory]

Dry your tears! I'll do my fighting best to help you...

[@bp-vt6vz]

No bc I’m genuinely crippling away every time I think about it

[@maleahgoree6043]

Attempting to write a DBQ as I write this and I literally don’t understand it no matter how much I watch and try so I feel you

[@JayBee2Fya]

Nah man ez 5

[@insidiouskamikaze6772]

Honestly I just want test day to be here so I can get it over with lol

[@TomasCakulev]

how are we already here?? it felt like i was in unit 1 just 2 weeks ago!

[@nataliemillen1969]

My class was 😬. It took 4 months for unit 1 and then my teacher crammed 2-4 all in one so I don't know what's what...and that's how far we are. Haven't even gotten into the late 1800's/1900s And my TEST is NEXT MONTH

[@italicthegoat2948]

@@nataliemillen1969 wow really?

[@nataliemillen1969]

@@italicthegoat2948 yeah...I'm honestly terrified

[@italicthegoat2948]

@@nataliemillen1969 jeez. We are on unit 9 rn. I have a suggestion. Find the bulle pdf s online for your respective unit. After that watch heimlers videos on it. Idk what the heck your teachers doing but it seems like your going to need to take matters into your own hands.

[@xbiggrape8802]

@@nataliemillen1969 bro ur teacher is not doing well... u may have to report them or something because they are pretty much sabotaging you of learning

[@nukediamondx]

fun fact: We actually did this DBQ at school a couple weeks ago, and I got a 0/7 :)

[@heimlershistory]

Yeesh... sorry to hear it. But I hope this helped...

[@nukediamondx]

@@heimlershistory correction i got a 2/7, the 0 was for a LEQ that we did... But your video did help and u made it look easy.

[@timothyestrada4549]

I also had this exact same dbq 2 weeks ago, mine hasn't been graded yet tho EDIT 5/17-finally was graded, I got a 5/7 :)

[@karlarevelo1677]

Ehehehehe me too☺️

[@moniquekalonji8077]

We took a mock exam and I got a literal 1/7 👁👄👁

[@studiosdelightwsushi9844]

i want to thank you for the LEQ and SAQ videos! Got 7/7 on the LEQ and 30/30 on my SAQs!

[@aa_batteriess]

how'd u get 7 on LEQ, its only up to 6

[@maritani604]

@@aa_batteriess prob meant dbq

[@medtalk3055]

Thank you so much, your Ultimate Review Packet really came in clutch. This video also helped me plan today's DBQ better. I think I got a 7/7. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@Schnitzellover12345]

7 days until the exam. I'm just praying for a 3 at this point

[@samantha14843]

literally in the same situation rn but there's 16 days until the exam😭

[@jamackienaanbread9524]

Omigodddd I was looking for a DBQ planning work through example video literally yesterday AND I COULDN’T FIND ONE!!! Thank you so much you’re literally my savior!!!!!

[@MB-hc9we]

As much as I dislike writing the dbqs, reading the documents always fascinates me on people’s views from all throughout history. Do you know if there’s a bank where collegeboard pulls them from and if its public at all, or a website with historical documents similar to it?

[@pokemonmaster0079]

There's a government archive of historical documents, so I think the CollegeBoard pulls the documents from there. Given that they have months to create the exam, I wouldn't be surprised if this takes a while on their end.

[@youngvoice7449]

Im taking the test in a hour. I have s human resources book, it shows documents of the past that we use on exams in class, Ibn Battuta and all that. I believe thats a source

[@oliviasmith5306]

This made me lose all the confidence I thought I had... I don't know how I'm gonna be able to do this in 3 days

[@hadijamaraimova6145]

I hope it went well dude

[@whoa4402]

i hope you did good! i have it tomorrow:( ... also this vid kinda made me mad bc I just saw this video today and we did this dbq last week:(

[@imanelsafy]

@@whoa4402 I have mine tomorrow too man 😔 Remember to go to bed early and don’t stress too much. Good luck to you!

[@YourMom-wi5to]

@@whoa4402 you’re overthinking it, remember that 95% of AP World history students pass their AP Exam

[@rohankurani4974]

@@YourMom-wi5to it’s actually 60.2% but still the majority

[@tmcgames62]

When your own AP teacher recommends this guy You know he is good

[@alexandraadsit1148]

Hi Mr. Heimler. I just want to sincerely thank you because you are the reason I have not completely failed nor had a mental breakdown yet 😂 even if I feel like sobbing every minute.

[@heimlershistory]

Aw, well I'm really glad I could help. Sob not... we shall overcome together!

[@isabelletai6542]

I’m so scared of thinking about the test but I must push myself to think abt it 😭I HAVE TO I GOT THIS

[@CoopaDaPoopa]

this is like an essay except if the person who made an essay thought of every single way to make it as horrible as they possibly could and then made it worse somehow and decided it was meant for ap world history

[@alisonwiginton1837]

literally watching this less than two hours before the ap test

[@jenniferportillo3890]

I HAVE 20 MINUTES TILL THE DBQ

[@ikshasubba6757]

I have it tomorrow 💀💀🤚🏼

[@muradsawalha3121]

@@ikshasubba6757 same gl

[@Sara-bj8tx]

@@ikshasubba6757 me too 😔

[@laurengalvez5631]

Next week on Thursday for me 😖😰

[@jonathanlee740]

The 5 dislikes is the collegeboard watching the video

[@saadkashif1115]

I had this prompt on a test DBQ a few months ago, after I saw the prompt in this video i pulled my written response up since it was online, and through this video i figured out how i got an 80 and how i can improve.

[@mariellecorotan8433]

when ur teacher uses the exact same DBQ example for an assignment

[@amnag8840]

Is your ultimate review packet worth it? Also good luck to everyone taking the exam this year! And Heimler, thank u for ur existence.

[@heimlershistory]

I mean, I really think it is. But can anyone else (who didn’t make it) chime in?

[@KD-lx1cr]

@@heimlershistory it’s goated

[@melj5399]

I think it’s worth it! Depends on how much work you’re willing to put in though. The packet won’t help you much if you aren’t willing to put in the work.

[@elizabethfein3]

I would say it's worth it. The only drawback is that the questions are not identical to the ones that collegeboard gives, but it is still good for content and skill review.

[@kirstensahlin4698]

Get the packet!! It’s so worth it

[@koseiji6005]

bro Im taking the test tommorow. good luck to everyone who is too!

[@harrisonthalwitzer7226]

ima need it

[@amaanahmed7376]

Please make one for APUSH as wellll

[@abhiramyegalapati7406]

I totally agree!!!!

[@min_808]

yess i agree

[@vincentbuttice1202]

@@min_808 You all can use this for APUSH, same exact formula!

[@justachildofGod]

Super helpful. This is the one I did in class, and I didn't do it nearly as well as this. This has been invaluable for my practice of DBQs, I actually feel like I know what to do and can practice them more!

[@heimlershistory]

Well that makes me incredibly happy to hear... Hope all goes well in May!

[@justachildofGod]

@@heimlershistory Heimler. My teacher... she just gave us back this DBQ and is letting us rewrite it, making us watch your video to help us. AHHH!!!!

[@Elena-dq5ev]

It's the night before the exam and I think I've been writing a dbq wrong the entire time

[@Juneeeee33]

this entire year we did 1 dbq and my teacher didnt even grade it and it was this specific dbq in the video as well lololol laugh the pain away lololhahahaha

[@katherinelim2451]

For this DBQ prompt, could I use the Great Game and the Scramble for Africa as my 2 pieces of outside evidence of how railroads greatly affected empire-building in Afro-Eurasia between 1860 - 1918 by showing the consolidation of power? Or do I need to name a railroad that was created in Afro-Eurasia in 1860-1918?

[@nemesishellman1131]

those would definitely work

[@monmon-de2jy]

my exam is tomorrow morning and im very scared especially for the leq cuz we’ve never did it before but im gonna use ur vids to review. wish me luck! :D edit: i finished it but i ended up having topics between 1700-1900 so i kinda guessed on the writing stuff but i feel like ill get at least a 3

[@johnathanvarghese8171]

There is no leq online

[@monmon-de2jy]

@@johnathanvarghese8171 oh thank u for telling me im very happy there is no leq

[@a1akyy]

what score did you get?

[@kikawaii7561]

Any tips on how to study for the exam? I haven’t paid attention all year and completely forgot what my teacher taught us in the earlier units. Now, I’m struggling on everything. I did plan on reading the chapters in the textbook, but then there are way too many pages.

[@valentingarcia8000]

I’m in a similar situation as you and the best advice I can give is to ditch the textbook. I thought about reading the textbook too until I realized it was too much, so instead what I’ve done is just watch Heimler’s reviews on each of the units for my class (and if you can, I recommend a review book too, but that’s optional), as well as reading some documents that relate to the units as it not only helps with analyzing texts but it also helps reinforce ideas that I’ve learned in the units. Also, try not to memorize every little detail. Of course you should know some details about the time periods like innovations, religion, interaction, etc but it’s important to know how each of the cultures relate to each other rather than seeing them as independent stuff going on in the world

[@angellively2487]

Watch Heimler videos for every unit and take notes.

[@universaldelight2277]

Watch a ton of videos and take notes. I'd recommend getting a sheet/doc and writing down PIECES (Political, Innovation, Environment, Cultural, Economics, and Social) for each important region in each unit (1-9). For example, one cultural characteristic of Asia in Unit 1-2 is the continuing spread of Buddhism in Asia. A social characteristic of it would be foot binding in China, gender roles/patriarchy due to fillial piety, etc. I'd recommend writing these down on a doc or flashcards (preferably handwritten bc if you're doing the digital test you can use it) along with important key terms. You don't need to know everything -- you just need to know at least a few specific examples for each PIECES theme for every unit so that you can use the example for elaboration in an SAQ or outside evidence in a DBQ. Also, here is a great resource: docs.google.com/document/d/147GsaT2hs2BC9UfY_yydq6Cu0Le7bRdUYfQIdyjCLAU/edit . There's Kahoots, Quizlets, review packets, etc. My teacher also really recommended that if you could only get one reivew book, get Heimler's packet.

[@nephitula4737]

i agree with the above people, also instead of the PIECES thing my class is doing something a bit different: we have a graphic organizer with 9 columns of units 1-9 and 5 rows for americas, africa, asia, europe, and middle east. inside each box, we wrote the most powerful empire and social, political, and economic (SPE) changes/continuities due to it. though you'll need to do more research (heimler vids, fiveable pages, collegeboard vids) to get the detailed stuff, ive found it helpful for remembering the overall occurences in time periods. you got this! :):)

[@universaldelight2277]

@@nephitula4737 hey, thanks for commenting this! I think I might actually do this too bc it's quite a bit of work doing a bunch of PIECES

[@alexowen7294]

Thank you for all of your resources and support. Could you create a video where you model how to write a paragraph for the documents that you grouped for your topic sentences?

[@heimlershistory]

Already did! Search for my DBQ Template video

[@karenqiu4114]

Woohoo early! Thanks so much for all the help! You’re a lifesaver🙏

[@smortboi1320]

Thankfully, we don’t have to do an LEQ, just more SAQs and DBQs. SAQs are way easier.

[@partyplayer2153]

No fair you digital taker

[@chaesu1902]

I am not ready for this-

[@tr15709]

i had this prompt for a practice dbq in class and got a 2/7…so this really helped, thank you

[@captaindonut7659]

If, for example, you got a prompt asking you to evaluate the extent to which the industrial revolution affected people’s lives and some of the docs portray positive impacts and the others show a negative impact, would you write you a thesis like “although it may seem like it was bad, it was actually good” or like “although it may seem like there was a minimal effect, it had a variety of positive and negative impacts on people’s lives”

[@lcvedoy2134]

i think you should go with something more like the first one, because with the second one it doesn't really make sense since the industrial revolution obviously seemed to have a huge effect on people's lives. or you can do something like, "although the industrial revolution was mostly seen to have an effect on the economy and manufacturing processes, with the * insert first example of how it affected people directly * and the * insert second example of how it affected people directly *, the industrial revolution had a variety of positive and negative impacts on people's lives"

[@captaindonut7659]

@@lcvedoy2134 Ok thank you so much

[@captaindonut7659]

@@lcvedoy2134 So if my argument was based around the idea that the industrial revolution positively impacted people’s, I am confused as to what I would talk about when discussing the documents that portray a negative effect since they do are against my argument.

[@harrisonthalwitzer7226]

Is anyone else watching his videos because you are unprepared for an exam tomorrow?

[@Really-Cruz]

Is there one right answer for what the documents are talking about? If I am able to argue different groups than you grouped them into, would it still be possible to get the point? In other words, are there multiple different types of groups possible?

[@abigailrivera2548]

I did the class more than four months ago and I haven’t remembered a single thing. Our school district has a 4x4 schedule of classes (four whole classes in the time of a regular semester then and additional four again of different classes) and I’m at a sever disadvantage compared to those who are still in the class :/ Someone help me please :)

[@timtemm]

One question, I saw the term "consolidation of power" being thrown around a lot in this video, and I still don't really have a clear understanding on what it means. For example, for the first document, how were you able to deduce the document had something to do with the consolidation of power?

[@shamiyahaddid625]

Consolidation of power means it was a way to show power for the British since the Indians did not like the railroads. He was able to deduce the document because the high caste Indians were complaining and sharing that the railroads are bad to the British. The British were in control since they wrote the letter to them. Hope that helps!:)

[@shreemehta3855]

thanks for all the help this year man! Will you be doing World review lectures later this/next month?

[@heimlershistory]

Yep! I just posted the dates/times on the community tab

[@orbit5311]

Thanks for helping me cram heimler

[@Bubbles-jr7lw]

Thank you so much for all your help!

[@tejuslakshminarayan1451]

This is exactly what I need. You sir are reading my mind!

[@heimlershistory]

I'm relieved to know my investment in online mind-reading classes is working...

[@alguien6073]

Heh, now I want to take notes on that because usually, DBQs are full of seemingly vaguely related and detailedly unrelated subjects

[@heimlershistory]

That's definitely how they seem at first glance

[@pfcreiben5244]

is there any way to practice these online? like are there any websites?? good luck all!

[@lukengai4956]

ap classroom bruv

[@littlemuppet]

im terrified for this

[@jonahroth5378]

mannn ohh mannn.... im not even in any of the AP History classes but I NEEED my brain cows milked right about now

[@heimlershistory]

You've come to exactly the right place...

[@lucinferno]

cramming an hour before the exam!

[@tasniachowdhury2147]

Mr. Heimler, I did the same DBQ a couple weeks ago in class!

[@italicthegoat2948]

Me too!

[@timeforzoekfun]

@@italicthegoat2948 same!

[@prishitadurga3679]

I'm gonna cry the exam is in an hour and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing

[@itsthedanielshow4156]

how did it go

[@prishitadurga3679]

@@itsthedanielshow4156 I got a 4!! Considering it was my first AP exam and I suck at history I’m pretty happy with that result

[@itsthedanielshow4156]

@@prishitadurga3679 ayyyee, thats a fantastic score. You will most likely get credit at whatever college you attend. Ggs

[@cindycastanon9661]

Anyone else taking the exam Thursday morning?

[@droopyman339]

Literally everyone who has whap is taking the exam thursday 💀

[@cindycastanon9661]

@@droopyman339 yeah but there’s probably people here watching this that already took the exam or is going to next year

[@sharvisalvi7222]

BRUH ITS 4 AM AND MY TEST STARTS IN 4 HRS

[@apleb7605]

Looking back, it was a miracle I managed to get a 4 on AP World.

[@reallytoffee2916]

two days before my exam 😭 im really scared ;(( i can't even use all the documents i need because i write too slow edit: THIS VIDEO HELPED SO MUCH GUYS ILY HEIMLER WOOHOO IM DONE WITH WHAP

[@fullmetal_brat7782]

Same, im cramming and crying

[@botmarrow4910]

May 20th gang... all we feel is pain

[@Lia_a12]

@@botmarrow4910 Ayo same, I’m scared since i struggle in actually connecting the document to the question. I usually just describe the doc

[@botmarrow4910]

@@Lia_a12 For me I'm straight scared at thinking of the scenario where I have no clue about what is going on in the time period. I'm hoping it's a topic I'm strong at

[@Lia_a12]

@@botmarrow4910 well good luck, I hope it goes well for you! Also remember to get a good amount of sleep!

[@ashneobi4523]

Can we use the planning sheets on the digital exam? If not, do you recommend using scrap paper to take notes on documents since we won't have them in front of us to mark up?

[@TANMAN84]

I'm taking the test tomorrow, I don't know if you'll see this, but no, you can't use outside materials. Usually I just used lined paper, summarize it, then point Historic Context.

[@Adumbb]

judgement day

[@reallytoffee2916]

when i do it with hemmer i get it but when i do it on my own...

[@aqarath7982]

In another DBQ video, you talked about having 2 pieces of specific evidence for yo thesis but you didn’t have it in this video

[@harrisonmeek1316]

i hope whos grading my exam will have mercy on me 😫🤞🤦🏼😐🧍🏼

[@efears11]

🙏🏽

[@andrewsavengers5612]

They won’t...

[@victorybeyond6557]

Tomorrow is the day gl

[@deepakg6457]

@@victorybeyond6557 gl

[@jgynz1832]

@@victorybeyond6557 gl mines in 2 hours F

[@kareslycorona7206]

Can we use this outline in the digital exam?

[@heimlershistory]

According to the rules of the College Board, no... YOu're allowed to have a piece of scrap paper. Do with that what you will.

[@mikepetze4019]

Seems the link is for the U.S. History worksheet. Although I know they are virtually the same.

[@alejandraportal9122]

Hi I need help I didnt read the the Strayer book at all and my exam is June 3rd what do I do? Iam so lost ?😭 I have the Barron's review book is that enough?? HELP

[@angellively2487]

Watch all of Heimler videos before you take it that would cover the whole year

[@universaldelight2277]

Maybe buy Heimler's packet too? My teacher recommended that you get that. Also, you should try making a list of specific examples for each region (Asia, Americas, Europe, etc) in each unit so that you can use the examples in SAQs and DBQs. Practice a practice exam before the test so that you know what to expect. You have like two weekends left, try to do two practice exams if you can.

[@-chimchim2486]

anyone taking the ap test online?

[@johnathanvarghese8171]

Me

[@lunasorree7177]

@@johnathanvarghese8171 same

[@OoOotif]

thank you for saving my life aaaaa

[@wildcardcentral2782]

how did you do?

[@OoOotif]

@@wildcardcentral2782 haven't taken it yet but it sure helped for reviewing hah

[@melj5399]

For sourcing it doesn’t matter if you source them all the same way, right? If you were to use POV to source them would that still get the point?

[@AnimationKid]

Yeah you can source it anyway as long as you can back it up

[@tylerholland4652]

Tomorrow 😩

[@dhruvg.7094]

Last minute study gang

[@phoebeeasterling4345]

I’m done with my AP quarter and I might’ve got a six on my final but I don’t think I’m ready. I feel like she was being nice so I don’t know if I deserve the score.

[@tanvi6033]

i was literally watching your review live sessions yesterday and in my head was like WOW i really would love if he did a DBQ with us

[@sharikha3560]

What about HIPPY?

[@drewmadden4102]

Mr.Heimler, so you don’t nessasarly have to have three arguments ? My teacher always said we had to have three separate arguments and three body paragraphs. If this is not required it would make the Dbq easier knowing I just have to arrange the documents into two sections instead of three

[@maynmattchew4204]

Yes 2 or 3 are fine. It just depends on your grouping of the docs

[@maynmattchew4204]

You can even have a paragraph for one document on its own (along with the other paragraphs). The people who grade are just looking to see if you understand the docs and prompt

[@jaydensantiago8340]

I love this thanks 🙏

[@indecisive.325]

Watching this in 2x speed exam is in 10 minutes

[@RTG2003]

Life sux man

[@ECOTheKid]

HOWS IT GOING SO FAR???

[@RTG2003]

@@ECOTheKid not good

[@indecisive.325]

@@ECOTheKid bro I'm done fuck that shit

[@stuff3979]

Someone plz answer what we need historical context and outside evidence for

[@heimlershistory]

Those are two points on the DBQ and LEQ rubric. If you need an explanation, check out my How to Write a DBQ video

[@a.h.i267]

we have 6 days and i totally forgot how to write a dbq, even though we did one last week

[@alexsdumptruck]

thank you so much !

[@ericsalem9791]

This all makes sense, but how could you possibly do all of this mapping out AND still write 3 paragraphs in under an hour???

[@bat33360]

Could you please do one for ap euro?

[@joshuao6434]

This is probably a stupid question, but do we get the sheet you used to organize on the exam?

[@jeonsprouts]

He said that you dont, that's just something that he created himself to help remember.

[@joshuao6434]

@@jeonsprouts okay, thanks

[@lunasorree7177]

it’s in the description

[@DJ-li1kz]

I somehow was already doing this? I feel little smarter now

[@NoeyVI]

My exam is in 2 hours and 4 minutes with 23 seconds

[@spoonsrattling4]

I have a dbq for my midterm tomorrow 😟😟

[@jeffreyzhang379]

"don't hurry through this" he says im doing the dbq now🙃

[@henloworld514]

how was it?

[@openfearful9691]

t-minus 16 hours until go time.. wish me luck

[@oluwaseyiogunleye6132]

who else here 45 minutes before the test

[@anthonygibson8132]

So who else here the night of the exam?

[@sleepy-ashz8289]

Dude....6 hours left

[@johnathanvarghese8171]

More like 2

[@izzyrangel9513]

i take my exam tmmr ☺️

[@phiesophy]

how did u do

[@thegirlonline9691]

yipee!

[@dachshunddoggo2764]

I thought he was gonna actually DESIGN the docs and prompt of a DBQ lol

[@rohinagrawal9727]

I wish I had this earlier

[@quarantinetime6836]

I have 9 hours until my dbq tomorrow haha

[@edu10th47]

I wish i could give you a double like

[@jessegines2527]

thanks

[@Sasala_0]

My dbq was my final is tomorrow, thanks for the help 😭

[@heimlershistory]

Heck yes 🙌🏻

[@Lauren-nu6sr]

ty.

[@Jacksonh_14_baseball]

Todays the exam for me…😬😬

[@phiesophy]

how did u do

[@irui7087]

lol im screwed.

[@ghost_blues3830]

Good luck, starting in 10 min

[@i_l_m4954]

I’m abt to take a DBQ test. Last time I got a 6/7 but im still abt to crap myself 💀

[@heimlershistory]

Nah, you got this 🙌🏻

[@meeton2990]

Watching this during the break of the exam jk no I’m not

[@justaboredperson9802]

tmr ap world exam, kms

[@detnee896]

same twin 😓

[@justaboredperson9802]

@@detnee896 i finished my saq in like 10 minute 💀 i quit

[@detnee896]

@@justaboredperson9802 LMFAOOO bruh i hella half assed my responses

[@phiesophy]

how did u do

[@phiesophy]

@@detnee896how did u do

[@joshboevers7982]

And earn a perfect score

[@Urmomunikino]

my teacher made us copy this down and I can’t read ur hand writing for shit man 😞😞