Well of course u start with a intro. Just put something like a hook which is something that grabs the readers attention. The do a backround information on the DBQ then do reasons.
what is the DBQ on
I don't think that your past should be affected by your future. This is because your past start by pointing out that your ability to envision the future is influenced by your memory from the past. This is because, you tend to use memories of past experiences to predict what your life will be like in the future. It is easier to use your memories when the future you are predicting is very close in time.
Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War. In France, the Treaty of Paris is signed, formally ending the Spanish-American War and granting the United States its first overseas empire. The Spanish-American War had its origins in the rebellion against Spanish rule that began in Cuba in 1895.