Historical Significance How do we decide what is important to learn about the past?

The 3 “R’s” (and the other) Results in Change- deep consequences for many people, over a long period of time Revealing- sheds light on enduring or emerging issues in history or contemporary life (therefore its relevant to today) Relevant to historical narrative- shown to occupy a meaningful place in the historical narrative Varies- significance varies over time…yep it does

Significance in this Course This course is very narrow- the curriculum bullets are very small Therefore everything seems to be of significance- but not so Timelines Events People- their actions