This Document Based Question (DBQ) can be used in many ways from standardized test prep and review to a substitute teacher lesson.
The topic looks at the relationship between the Mughal Empire, through several of its leaders, prior to 1750. It follows the format of the New York State social studies testing requirements for writing DBQs. The DBQ packet has 8 pages total, 5 pages are questions stemming from 6 primary or secondary source documents. The sources include one 19th century article from the New York Times and one illustration. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ.
I’ve left the DBQ as a Word Document so that you can add more space for writing answers as needed.
This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. It has been updated with a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 9-10 as outline at 