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The War of 1812 DBQ Essay Bonanza!

Name: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ Homeroom: _________________________________

Due: Monday March 19, 2012


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Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________

Course: US History/Ms. Brown Homeroom:

7th Grade US History Standard # – Do Now – Day #

Aims: SWBAT write a four paragraph essay responding to an open ended question related to the War of 1812, using at least three documents as evidence

DO NOW Directions: Answer the following questions in complete and historically accurate sentences. You must attempt each question, there should be absolutely no blank spaces. Be sure to provide examples and evidence to support your answers.

1. A War Hawk is a person who supports going to war. A dove is someone who supports peace. Why do you think these particular terms are used? How would you identify yourself, a hawk or a dove? Why?

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2. Why did America decide to engage in the War of 1812? Do you think it was the

right decision?

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3. What were two significant outcomes to the War of 1812

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Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________ Homeroom: ____________

Goal: SWBAT complete a graphic organizer to prepare for the DBQ essay

Bullet Point Outside Info Documents Analysis What were the economic, social, and/or political reasons for the War of 1812?

What were the expected outcomes and unexpected outcomes of the War of 1812?

Task: • Discuss the economic, social, and/or political reasons for the War of 1812 • Discuss the expected and unexpected outcomes of the War of 1812

Historical Context: Throughout history, many different reasons for wars exist. These wars have led to both expected and unexpected outcomes.


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Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________ Homeroom: ____________ Goal: SWBAT write two body paragraphs discussing the causes and outcomes of the War of 1812. Be sure to TAGGS your responses You MUST use the following vocabulary words in your essay

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Impressment Embargo Act of 1807 War Hawk Nationalism


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Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________ Homeroom: ____________ Goal: SWBAT write an introduction and conclusion to their DBQ essay WRITE YOUR INTRO!

1. Rephrase the information under Historical Context in your own words. DO NOT COPY IT. 2. Write your thesis (tell your reader what this essay is about). Use the bullet points and the

topics in the documents (possibly your choices) to form your thesis. 3. NEVER use “I, you, or we.” Using the first person makes your essay sound WEAK and you’re

NOT WEAK! YOU ARE STRONG! Ms. Brown’s Example: Directions: Circle the historical context. Underline the thesis. X out any “I, you, or we” What leads societies to violent destruction of one another? There are many different reasons for why people fight wars. There are also many different outcomes of these wars; some that people expect, and others that are unexpected. In this essay, I will discuss the causes of the War of 1812 and the expected and unexpected results of that war. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WRITE YOUR CONCLUSION!

1. Rephrase your thesis 2. Be sure you answered the bullet points 3. Write one or two sentences with the main points of your essay on it 4. Make a connection. State your opinion as FACT and/or connect your essay to the future or to

today. Write like you mean it! Ms. Brown’s Example: Directions: Underline the thesis. Circle the main points. Box in the connection. The War of 1812 was caused by many different factors, and it had outcomes that were both expected and unexpected. The main causes of the War of 1812 were British impressment of American ships, the Embargo of 1807, and fear of British power in North America. The results of the War of 1812 included America standing up to England and demonstrating the might of the young nation and the constitution. The American public felt a deep sense of pride and nationalism, but little did they know that the nation would soon be ripped apart by Civil War. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________ Homeroom: ____________ Goal: SWBAT revise their DBQ essays using a revision checklist ______ Does my introduction grab the reader’s attention? ______ Is my thesis clear? ______ Do I have as many body paragraphs as I have bullet points ______ Do I answer the task ______ Do I use the required number of documents? ______ Do I use the correct type of documents? (at least 1 government transcript, secondary source, and graphic) ______ Did I use the vocabulary words? ______ Did I use transition words? ______ Do I include outside information? ______ Do I analyze the documents? (“This proves…because,…”) ______ Does my conclusion summarize my main points? ______ In the conclusion, do I connect my essay to the future or today? ______ Did I use a dictionary, a teacher, or a friend to check my spelling? ______ Did I reread my essay aloud to make sure all sentences make sense? ______ Did I proofread grammar (i.e. remembering apostraphes, period, commas; putting words in the right tense, using was/were and be/been correctly) ______ Is my essay neat and my handwriting legible? One thing I am proud of is: One thing I could do better next time is:


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Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________ Homeroom: ____________

The Essay Directions: This is a template only, you must either rewrite your essay neatly on lined paper or type it up and print it out. Essays turned in on the template will not be accepted. (Intro)

There were social, economic and political causes of the War of 1812. Three main causes were According to document 1,

This document proves because

There were both expected and unexpected outcomes to the War of 1812. Some of the outcomes were

According to document 2,


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According to document 3,


(Conclusion)