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DBQ - How did the Constitution
Guard Against Tyranny?
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You will use 4 documents to write a 6 paragraph essay explaining the why you think Americans made the Constitution to prevent
Tyranny, or bad government.
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INSTRUCTION CHECKLIST:
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Read the OVERVIEW on the cover; read HOOK EXERCISE to get an idea of how you should
respond to the question; read BACKGROUND ESSAY of DBQ so you know some details.
Indent each paragraph. Write an introductory paragraph using information from the
Background essay. You should finish the intro with a thesis that makes a claim: "Yes, the
Constitution prevented tyranny.".
date 9/1/22
Write 4 body paragraphs using facts and ideas from documents A - D that explain your reasons
for why Americans should or should not have to vote. Specifically list, for example, that
"Document A says:
" etc.
Write a concluding paragraph explaining your reasons for why the Constitution prevented
Tyranny. Your conclusion must make sense and give reasons, defending why you think this
way. Your opinion must be backed up with facts from the documents. Conclude with your
original thought or idea that stands out about this essay. What is the lesson of your essay about
why the Constitution attempted to institute good government?
Essay Title:
Paragraph 1: Intro & Thesis (The Constitution did prevent Tyranny....)-
Paragraph 2: Reason 1 for FEDERALISM
Paragraph 3: Reason 2 for SEPARATION OF POWERS