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    The document is a DBQ (document based question) about the causes of World War 1 and conditions during the war. Students are asked to answer questions about 6 documents related to the assassination that began WW1, trench warfare conditions, and American entry. They then must write an essay incorporating information from 4 documents to describe the causes of WW1, trench conditions, and why the US joined, adding relevant outside facts.

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    Document Based Question (DBQ)

    World War I

    Directions: This Question is based on the accompanying documents (1-6). Some of the
    documents have been edited for the purpose of the question. This question is designed to
    test your ability to work with historical documents. As you analyze the documents take
    into account both the CONTEXT of each document and the POINT OF VIEW that may be
    presented.

    Historical Context:
    When World War I began in 1914, it was widely believed that the fighting would be over quickly.
    Sadly, it soon became clear that the fighting would continue for some time and result in massive
    casualties. Although the United States attempted to avoid involvement in the war, by 1917 they
    joined the Allied Powers.

    This DBQ consists of TWO parts. The documents in Part A will help you answer the
    Part B Essay in which you will be asked to:

    Task:
    Using information AT LEAST four documents and your knowledge of social studies, answer all the
    document questions in Part A and use the answers in your Part B Essay in which you will be asked
    to:
    Describe the causes of World War I
    Describe the conditions in the trenches during World War I
    Explain why the United States entered World War I.
    Part A:

    Document 1:

    1. What main cause of World War I is shown in Document 1?


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    Document 2:

    Artist rendering of the assassination of Austria-Hungarian


    Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, in Bosnia

    2. According to the document, what event began World War I?


    Document 3:

    3. Based on the document, what was the primary method of fighting


    used on the Western Front during World War I?
    Document 4

    Soldiers being inspected for signs of Trench Foot

    4. According to the document, what was one difficulty faced by


    soldiers serving in the trenches during World War I?
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    Document 5:

    5. Based on the document, what was one cause of American


    involvement in World War I?
    Document 6:

    Original coded message of the


    Zimmerman Telegram

    6. Based on the document, what was a reason for American


    involvement in World War I?
    Part B:
    Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several body
    paragraphs, and a conclusion. Use evidence from at least four documents in
    your essay. Support your response with relevant facts, examples, and details.
    Include additional outside information.

    Historical Context:
    When World War I began in 1914, it was widely believed that the fighting would be over quickly.
    Sadly, it soon became clear that the fighting would continue for some time and result in massive
    casualties. Although the United States attempted to avoid involvement in the war, by 1917 they
    joined the Allied Powers.

    Task:
    Using information from AT LEAST four documents and your knowledge of social studies, answer all
    the document questions in Part A and use the answers in your Part B Essay in which you will be
    asked to:
    Describe the causes of World War I
    Describe the conditions in the trenches during World War I
    Explain why the United States entered World War I.

    In your essay, be sure to:


     Develop all aspects of the task
     Incorporate information from at least four documents
     Incorporate relevant outside information
     Support theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
     Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction
    and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the Historical
    Context.

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