HOW TO DBQ
Question: Using documents, discuss the
effects of the development of the Atlantic
trade and its impact on the participating
civilizations from 1450-1750. Keep in mind
what kinds of additional documents you need
to assess the consequences of this economic
endeavor.
Planning Chart
Doc
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Elements
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 1
“I do not know if coffee and sugar are
essential to the happiness of Europe,
but I do know well that these two
products have accounted for the
unhappiness of two great regions of
the world: America has been
depopulated so as to have land on
which to plant them; Africa has been
depopulated so as to have the people
to cultivate them.”
- from Volume 1 of J.H. Bernardin de Saint
Pierre’s Voyage to the Isle de France, Isle de
Bourbon, The Cape of Good Hope… (1773)
Bias/Perspective:
Doc
1
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 2
Bias/Perspective:
Doc
2
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 3
- Anonymous advisor to King of France
Doc
3
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or Negative
impact
Bias/Perspective
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 4
Source: Antonio Vazquez de Espinosa –
Compendium and Description (c.1620)
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
4
Bias/Perspective:
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 5
Bias/Perspective:
Do
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5
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 6
Bias/Perspective:
Doc
6
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
S.P.R.I.T.E.
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 7
Doc
7
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Bias/Perspective:
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Document 8
Bias/Perspective:
Doc
8
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
Developing a Thesis
Question: Using documents, discuss the effects of the development
of the Atlantic trade and its impact on the participating civilizations
from 1450-1750. Keep in mind what kinds of additional documents
you need to assess the consequences of this economic endeavor.
After you analyze the sources provided, what conclusion can you
make about the impact of the Atlantic Trade?
1.
Search for facts in each document. Pay attention to who the authors of
each document are. Are they reliable sources?
2.
Look for common trends or information. Is there overwhelming
evidence that supports one aspect over another?
3.
Find ways to dismiss or downplay opposing viewpoints.
4.
Make sure your thesis answers the question and attempts to prove
something.
Missing Voice Document
After you analyze the sources provided, what additional document/s
would you need to help prove your thesis about this situation!
DBQ Essay Structure
I.
Introduction and Thesis statement
II.
Body Paragraph #1
Topic sentence – First subtopic grouping
Group Documents to prove your thesis
Analyze documents (Don’t just summarize) Why did author say what
they said? How does each document prove a point? Why are these
sources reliable or not?
III.
Body paragraph #2
Transition sentence – second subtopic grouping
Group Documents to prove your thesis
Analyze documents (Don’t just summarize) Why did author say what
they said? Why are these sources not reliable? How can you dismiss
them?
IV.
Missing documents – What documents would you need to help prove
your thesis? Should provide two!
V.
Conclusion – restate thesis and conclusion. Try to broaden to larger
themes.