DBQ Online Support Series - Nov/Dec
November & December 2024
Beth Montgomery came to DBQ as a master teacher and a true believer in the DBQ process. Her work with schools from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean has been remarkable. Over the past 13 years, Beth built up deep partnerships with countless districts, and will be sorely missed by them. She will also be missed by her DBQ colleagues. Her impact on the organization has been vast. She has taken on numerous leadership roles, not the least of which was leading our writing and editorial efforts on several binders throughout the past 10 years. Beth, we are excited about your retirement and know you will be approaching your next life steps with a spirit of alacrity. Take care and thank you!
Should Americans Be Required to Vote?
Everyone knows that voting is important in a democracy. However, just because voting is important does not mean everyone does it. In recent presidential elections, barely two-thirds of registered voters have participated. Why don’t more people vote? The purpose of this Mini-Q is to look at the reasons Americans do not vote, why it matters, and a possible solution for increasing voter turnout.
Binder: Mini-Qs in Civics
Money or Power: What Was the Main Reason for the Boston Tea Party?
On December 16, 1773, angry colonists in Massachusetts threw 340 chests of British East Indian tea into Boston Harbor. This event, which was later named “The Boston Tea Party,” was a turning point in the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain. Two years later, the colonists went to war to fight for their independence. But why destroy the tea? The documents in this Mini-Q will help you answer this question.
Binder: Mini-Qs in California and American History
How Did the Bison Shape Arapaho Culture?
Binder: Elementary Mini-Qs - Volume 2
The Trail of Tears: Why Were the the Cherokee Forced to Move?
The Cherokee had lived in the Southeast longer than anyone could remember. Yet in 1838 they were forced off their land and relocated to Oklahoma. Some 4,000 Cherokee died on this march. It became known as the Trail of Tears. This Mini-Q examines why the march happened.
Binder: New US Volume 1 Mini-Qs: Units 13-24 & Mini-Qs in Georgia History
What Is the Main Reason Seminole Resistance Was So Strong?
Between 1816 and 1858, the US government fought three wars against the Seminole people in Florida. It wanted to force the Seminole tribe to leave Florida so white settlers could have the Seminole land. But the Seminoles proved to be a stronger enemy than the US government expected. This Mini-Q is about the Seminole resistance and what made it so strong.
Binder: New US Volume 1 Mini-Qs: Units 13-24 & Mini-Qs in Florida History
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