Native American Culture
through a DBQ
The purpose of this lesson is to
introduce you to the DBQ writing
analysis process.
Ch. 1
Group DBQ
• In small groups (3-4):
1. Create a thesis for the question.
2. Write a one paragraph focused around a “theme”.
3. Incorporate at least 1 document and support using
one part of “HAPP and Y”.
4. Share with class.
• Question: Native American peoples that
European explores encountered in North
America prior to 1500 were highly civilized and
coordinated tribes.
Bartolomé de
las Casas
The Devastation of the
Indies: A Brief Account
Left-Side
“Destruction of the Indies”
• Read Bartolomé de las Cases excerpt
• “HAPPY” – answer one point for each and
for “Y” chose one “Thematic Focus”
question to complete.
• Take-A-Stand: De las Cases title his writings
“The Destruction of the Indies,” assess the
validity of the title.