US HISTORY - DBA STUDY GUIDE
SEGMENT 1 – MODS 1-4 & SEGMENT 2 – MODS 5-8
Hello Amazing US History Students,
We are so happy that you are taking this course with us at FLVS! 
One of the assignments that I find my students get stressed over are the
Discussion Based Assessments. Guess what? There is no need to
fear…it’s all about having a system. So, here it is! My students who
use this system not only blow the DBAs away with “A”s…but then they
have an arsenal of awesome notes when it comes time for module
exams, finals…AND the EOC exam.  You can’t lose. So, here is
what you need to do:
1. Print this guide
2. Take notes…each Module is laid out for you with the topics to
be discussed on the DBAs. If you see a topic and you know you
cannot answer a question, that means you need to go back into
the lesson and take notes!
3. Review the notes you have taken before you schedule your
DBA with your teacher.
4. After the DBA, freshen up on topics you may have missed so
you are ready for the Module exam.
5. Keep notes in a binder so you have them for your final and
EOC.
If you have any questions, call your instructor! We are here to help
you learn. NOW ROCK THOSE DBAs!!
05.08 Review: Assignment
For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your
work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and
the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any
questions you might have about the course.
Possible topics for discussion could include:
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the causes of World War II
U.S. response during the early years of World War II
the catalysts that brought the United States into formal involvement in the war
the causes and consequences of the attack on Pearl Harbor
the causes and consequences of the D-Day invasion
the strategy of the Japanese and the U.S. military in the Pacific Theater
the ways new military technology enabled the United States to fight successfully on
multiple fronts
the impact of the Holocaust during World War II on Jews as well as other groups
reasons for the U.S. response to the Holocaust before, during, and after World War II
the social, political, and economic changes experienced by Americans on the homefront
during World War II
the use of atomic weapons during World War II and the aftermath of the bombings
the consequences of World War II on the United States and the world
the end of the war in Europe compared to the end of the war in the Pacific
You will receive a grade based on the following:
1. How well you know the information that was presented in the module
2. How well you communicate your thoughts and ideas
Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the
instructor without interruptions.
06.09 Review: Assignment
For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your
work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and
the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any
questions you might have about the course.
Possible topics for discussion could include:
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the causes for post-World War II prosperity and its effects on American society
how post-World War II prosperity differed by ethnic group and social class
how the Nuremburg Trials promoted justice post World War II
the reasons for and the goals of the United Nations
the reasons for and the effectiveness of Truman's foreign policy during the early years of
the Cold War
the political, social, and economic consequences of the Red Scare
the effects of improved nuclear technology on the citizens and government of the United
States
the concerns related to nuclear proliferation
the causes, course and consequences of the Korean War
the significant foreign policy events surrounding the Korean War
the events that led to the intensification of the cold war
the Cold War affected American foreign policy
the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba during the 1960s
the causes, course, and consequences of the Vietnam War
the significant foreign policy events surrounding the Vietnam War
how the presidents of the 1960s influenced policy on Vietnam
You will receive a grade based on the following:
1. How well you know the information that was presented in the module
2. How well you communicate your thoughts and ideas
Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the
instructor without interruptions.
07.06 Review: Assignment
For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your
work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and
the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any
questions you might have about the course.
Possible topics for discussion could include:
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President Johnson’s domestic policy
the impact of Great Society legislation and its relationship to the New Deal
violent and nonviolent protest movements
key figures and organizations in the various movements for the expansion of civil rights
advancements made in the Women's Rights Movement
similarities between social movements
the issues surrounding significant Supreme Court cases related to civil rights and liberties
You will receive a grade based on the following:
1. How well you know the information that was presented in the module
2. How well you communicate your thoughts and ideas
Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the
instructor without interruptions.
08.05 Review: Assignment
For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your
work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and
the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any
questions you might have about the course.
Possible topics for discussion could include:
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the relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East from the 1970s to the present
political, social and economic concerns facing the U.S. from the 1970s through the
present
the impact of globalization on the U.S.
the impact of trade organizations on the U.S.
the relationship between the U.S. and the Caribbean and Latin America
the effects of foreign and domestic terrorism on the U.S.
the controversy surrounding nuclear weapons in Asia and the Middle East
changes in immigration policy and attitudes toward immigration from 1950 to the present
the role the U.S. in global human rights policy
You will receive a grade based on the following:
1. how well you know the information that was presented in the module
2. how well you communicate your thoughts and ideas
Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the
instructor without interruptions.
Discussion-based Assessment Rubric
(How you are graded)
Performance
Criteria
Excellent
21–22 points
Content
Quality
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
0–14 points
18–20 points
15–17 points
The student recalls all
or nearly all of the
concepts and details
since the previous
Discussion-Based
Assessment.
The student recalls
most of the concepts
and details since the
previous DiscussionBased Assessment.
The student recalls
some of the concepts
and details since the
previous DiscussionBased Assessment.
22–24 points
18–21 points
Discussion reflects a
thorough
understanding of
concepts and details,
ability to apply
information to real
life, and ability to
justify arguments
related to content.
Discussion reflects an
appropriate
understanding of
concepts and details,
ability to apply
information to real
life, and ability to
justify arguments
related to content.
Discussion reflects a
partial understanding
of concepts and
details, ability to
apply information to
real life, and ability to
justify arguments
related to content.
Discussion reflects a
little to no
understanding of
concepts and details,
ability to apply
information to real
life, and ability to
justify arguments
related to content.
4 points
3 points
2 points
0–1 point
15–17 points
The student recalls
few to none of the
concepts and details
since the previous
Discussion-Based
Assessment.
0–14 points
All of the required
Most of the required Some of the required Few to none of the
21st
elements are present: elements are present: elements are present: required elements
Century
are present:
Presentatio
 evidence of
 evidence of
 evidence of
n Skills
commitment
commitment
commitment
 evidence of
by reaching
by reaching
by reaching
commitment
out to the
out to the
out to the
by reaching
instructor to
instructor to
instructor to
out to the
Performance
Criteria
Excellent
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complete the
call in a
timely
manner
clear
communicati
on proper
teacherstudent
etiquette
appropriate
to the
student's
grade level
preparation
for the call
active
participation
in the
conversation
Good
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complete the
call in a
timely
manner
clear
communicati
on proper
teacherstudent
etiquette
appropriate
to the
student's
grade level
preparation
for the call
active
participation
in the
conversation
Needs Improvement
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complete the
call in a
timely
manner
clear
communicati
on proper
teacherstudent
etiquette
appropriate
to the
student's
grade level
preparation
for the call
active
participation
in the
conversation
Poor
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instructor to
complete the
call in a
timely
manner
clear
communicati
on proper
teacherstudent
etiquette
appropriate
to the
student's
grade level
preparation
for the call
active
participation
in the
conversation