DO-NOW: How was Hitler appeased before World War II?
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Appeasement : The policy of
pacifying (satisfy) an aggressive nation
in the hopes of avoiding further
conflict.
Munich Conference: an agreement
regarding the Munich Crisis between
the major powers of Europe. The
purpose of the conference was to
discuss the future of Czechoslovakia
and it ended up surrendering much of
that state to Nazi Germany
Winston Churchill: regarded as the
finest British leader of the 20th
century and was instrumental in
leading Britain to victory during
World War II.
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Historical Context:
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Even though the 1920’s began with a favorable outlook for peace, toward the end of the decade
and throughout the 1930’s the clouds of war were forming. Dictators arose in countries that were
dissatisfied with the results of World War I. Germany, Italy and Japan took aggressive actions,
and neither the League of Nations nor the democratic countries were able or willing to stop
them. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain suggested the best way to deal with Hitler was
a policy of appeasement. Actions were taken that moved Europe toward war. The debate over the
causes of World War II provides different perspectives.
Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents in Part A.
As you analyze the documents, take into account both the source of the document and
the author’s point of view. Be sure to:
1. Carefully read the document-based question. Consider what you already know about this topic.
How would you answer the question if you had no documents to examine?
2. Now, read each document carefully, underlining key phrases and words that address the
document-based question. You may also wish to use the margin to make brief notes. Answer the
questions, which follow each document.
3. Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, formulate a thesis
that directly answers the question.
4. Organize supportive and relevant information into a brief outline.
5. Write a well-organized essay proving your thesis. The essay should be logically presented and
should include information both from the documents and from your own knowledge outside of the
documents.
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Task:
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Describe why World War II began
Evaluate the best way to deal with aggression: appeasement or collective security?
 Take note of the source, which is listed right
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underneath the Document # in this DBQ.
Pre-read the questions, so you know what to look for
in the Document
Underline any important information as you read the
document!!
Take notes of things you don’t understand or any
words you don’t know
Write down any information you know about the topic
raised in the documents, and see if any of it is not
mentioned in the documents (outside information).
 Do-Now: Create a plan for writing your DBQ Essay
 Importance of DBQ on Regents Exam:
 Essay counts for 20% of grade
 Scaffolding counts for 10% of grade
 Use an outline
 Take your time
 EXPLAIN EVERYTHING!!
 Read the Task
 Make sure you answer the whole task.
 Write a Thesis Statement
 All of your details should support your Thesis statement
 www.regentsprep.org is an extremely useful resource.
 Write, write, write!! And then, keep writing!!
 For DBQ:
 Use Half +1 of the documents
 Make sure you use outside information
 First thing you should write is your THESIS
STATEMENT
 All facts, analysis, and details should support this
THESIS STATEMENT
 Then, Answer The TASK
 How did World War II begin?
 Fact 1 (WHY?)
 Fact 2(WHY?)
 Fact 3 (WHY?)
 Which is better to stop aggression: Appeasement or
Collective Security?
 Fact 1 (WHY?)
 Fact2 (WHY?
 Fact 3 (WHY?)
 FOR EACH FACT, ALSO STATE WHY!!
 Wednesday, February 20: Document Scaffolding
Questions
 *Thursday, February 21: Outline and Rough Draft*
 Friday, February 22: Final Copy of Essay
 On Friday, all work you completed this week will
be collected.
 Documents, Outline, Rough Draft, Final Copy
 This will all be collected and graded as a test grade
and a classwork grade.
 DO-NOW: Take out your documents, outline, and
rough draft. Use them to complete the final draft of
your DBQ Essay!
 You have the entire period to complete this work
 You should treat this as you would treat a test
 No electronic devices
 No talking
 Use your time wisely
 All of your work will be collected at the end of the
period
 How did World War II begin in Europe?