1. Addresses ALL aspects of the task
DBQ Essay Outline
Paragraph 1 (Introduction)-3-5 sentences
Introduction (Reword historical context AND use the task to make a claim)
Paragraph 2 Vietnam War 7-10 sentences
Historical circumstances that led to United States Involvement in Vietnam
The impact of the war on the U.S. or the impact of the war on Vietnam
MUST use and cite 2 documents---must explain (analyze) the document
Evidence
Analysis
Addresses ALL aspects of the task
Paragraph 3 Persian Gulf War 7-10 sentences
Historical circumstances that led to United States Involvement in the Persian Gulf.
The impact of the war on the U.S. or the impact of the war on the Persian Gulf region (Iraq).
MUST use and cite 2 documents---must explain (analyze) the document
Evidence
Analysis
Paragraph 4 (Conclusion)-3-5 sentences
Restate your (claim)
Summarize main points in your essay that were NOT mentioned in your intro

2. Addresses ALL aspects of the task
DBQ Essay Outline
Paragraph 1 (Introduction)-3-5 sentences
Introduction (Reword historical context AND use the task to make a claim)
Paragraph 2 Vietnam War 7-10 sentences
Historical circumstances that led to United States Involvement in Vietnam
The impact of the war on the U.S. or the impact of the war on Vietnam
MUST use and cite 2 documents---must explain (analyze) the document
Evidence
Analysis
Addresses ALL aspects of the task
Paragraph 3 Persian Gulf War 7-10 sentences
Historical circumstances that led to United States Involvement in the Persian Gulf.
The impact of the war on the U.S. or the impact of the war on the Persian Gulf region (Iraq).
MUST use and cite 2 documents---must explain (analyze) the document
Evidence
Analysis
Paragraph 4 (Conclusion)-3-5 sentences
Restate your (claim)
Summarize main points in your essay that were NOT mentioned in your intro