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DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HISTORY
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Historical Perspective
Definition: The viewpoint of which we see AND interpret things of the past One historical event may have multiple perspectives Different Interpretations, same time Example: Civil Rights movement Pro: finish the full integration of minorities started by the Civil War Con: minorities demanding rights not granted by Civil War AND the US govt. overstepping its power
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Different interpretations, different times
Example: Japanese Internment Camps of WWII Then: Necessary program to keep US safe from potential Japanese threats Now: Horrible civil rights violations on a grand scale Conclusion: The conventional historical record is written by ____________
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Ways of looking at History
Themes—All interchangeable parts & affected by one another Social Class structure, national importance & identity Scientific/Technological How a nation develops, assimilates new advances Economic How wealth is structured within nations and globally Religious/Cultural How spirituality, art & entertainment influence & are influenced by people Political Leaders, law & order, foreign policy
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Types Chronological Historical Comprehension Historical Analysis
Naming correct names, dates & places Textbooks Historical Comprehension Identifying intent and viewpoint of events & figures Primary documents Historical Analysis Judging the validity of choices made and options overlooked Compare/contrast, cause/effect through primary & secondary documents Historical Research Formulate your own historical questions and research them through the scientific process Writing your own research papers Historical Issues-Analysis Using past events to evaluate contemporary issues
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History in the US Main perspective
White, European, male, pro-American, big capitalist, egotistical Groups usually left behind Women, minorities (black, Latin, immigrants, Native Americans), economically depressed
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