Assignment Summary In this assignment, you will continue to learn how to write a document-based question (DBQ) essay. If you
have worked on part 1, you will add purpose to your graphic organizer by examining a set of six
documents. Then, you will use historical context to revise your thesis, and add outside historical evidence
to write an introductory paragraph.
If you did not work on part 1, you will deconstruct a prompt and completh a graphic organizer by
examining a set of documents to determine their point of view, intended audience, historical context, and
purpose. Then, you will use historical context to revise your thesis, and add outside historical evidence to
write an introductory paragraph.
Background Information
HIPP analysis gives you a chance to show the value and usefulness of a source in answering the DBQ
prompt
1. Historical context is a reliable category that you can use for any primary source. (It is less
useful for secondary sources.) Think about specific historical events that led to the creation of this
source or made it significant.