AP EURO DBQ RUBRIC Updated August 2016 Name: ____________________ DBQ: ____________________ CONTEXTUALIZATION Situates the argument by explaining the broader historical context that is immediately relevant to the question (2-3 sentences). Some prompts will only accept context that is within the time frame of the prompt (although for some prompts, the period immediately before may be appropriate). THESIS Presents a thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and responds to all parts of the question (does more than re-state). MUST be located in the introduction or conclusion (first or last paragraph). DOCUMENT ANALYSIS (TWO POINTS) Used POV / CAP (Any) Context, Audience, Purpose CORRECTLY USES the content of