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

2. The 3 “R’s”& a “V”
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

3. Why do events happen, and what are their impacts?
Cause and Consequence
Why do events happen, and what are their impacts?

4. Cause and Consequence
Multiple Causes & Multiple Consequences: that are interrelated and both short term and long term
Causes Vary in Their Influence
Interplay of two factors: Historical Actors (people who take actions that cause historical events) and Conditions (social, political, economic and cultural)
Unintended Consequences
Events Were Not Inevitable (small changes can alter everything)