QUESTION

Identify and analyze at least three major reasons for the persecution of individuals as witches in Europe from the late 15th through the 17th centuries

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Thesis examples...

THESIS #1:

During the 15th to 18th centuries there was much persecution of witches. In this essay I will discuss who these witches were ...

THESIS #2:

In early modern Europe lots of old women were accused of being witches.

THESIS #3:

The evidence suggests that women, especially poor old women, were most likely to be persecuted as witches in early modern Europe.Although greed for salaries seemed to play a role, males, or anyone with power, escaped this superstition-inspired pandemic.

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SUPPORT CATEGORIES

THE QUESTION

What is the best restaurant in the Fredericksburg area?

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

Taco Bell offers the average consumer the best dining experience in the Fredericksburg area, for it offers a wide selection of great-tasting food items, low prices, and fast, friendly service

BODY PARAGRAPH #1

BODY PARAGRAPH #2

BODY PARAGRAPH #3

CLOSING PARAGRAPH

There is little doubt that Taco Bell stands head and shoulders above the rest of Fredericksburg’s dining options. One simply cannot find a better variety of great-tasting food, competitive prices, and excellent service. Taco Bell offers a model that other area restaurants would benefit from studying.

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THE DBQ

OFFICIAL DBQ SCORING STANDARDS

BASIC CORE (0-6)

1)ACCEPTABLE THESIS

2) USES MAJORITY OF DOCUMENTS

3) USES DOCUMENTS AS EVIDENCE

4) UNDERSTANDSDOCUMENTS

5) ANALYZES POINT OF VIEW (MIN. OF 2 DOCS)

6) GROUPING DOCUMENTS (AT LEAST 2)

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Point of View

Who Wrote the Document and Why?

How to Earn P.O.V. Credit

Attribution

Examples:

• John Taylor, an English writer, said…
• A Dominican monk in Florence described…

Authorial Point of View

Example:

• Baltasar Rusow, as a Lutheran pastor, was naturally upset by the celebration of a Saint's Day since Lutherans don't venerate saints.

Reliability & Accuracy of Source

Example:

• R. Lassels's report of the Carnival celebrations in Italy is probably accurate because as an outside observer, he is more objective.
• R. Lassels's report of the Carnival celebrations in Italy is probably inaccurate because as an outside observer, he would not fully understand local customs.

Tone or Intent of the Author

Example:

• Brueghel painted The Battle between Carnival and Lent to warn the people that their love of celebrating was overwhelming their religious observance of Lent.

Grouping of Documents by Author

Examples of Possible Groups:

• Government Officials
• Clergy
• Writers
• Women