1. The 3Cs Cause, Course, Consequence
Objective:
To understand and eventually master the 3Cs strategy for analyzing the Cause and Effect of Historical Events.

2. Let’s Practice. Take a moment to read the comic below quietly to yourself.

3. Cause (BEORE the event)
The reason or motive for some human action, the producer of an effect
Synonyms
Beginning
Purpose
Motive

4. Course (DURING/EXPERIENCE)
The order of events
What happened?
Synonyms
Human Experience
Movement

5. Consequences (OUTCOME)
The effect, result, or outcome
Consequence can be good or bad
Can be immediate or long lasting

6. The Event: Calvin Hit Hobbs
Cause
Course
Consequence

7. The Three Cs In Summary Cause: Before Course: During
What led to the event?
What caused the problem?
Course: During
What happened?
What was the human experience?
Consequence: After
What were the immediate and lasting outcomes?
Did it lead to other events?