Global History & Geography II Regents Vocab

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What are historical circumstances or context?

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The social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental situations that lead to an event or idea.

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What does "Geographic Context" refer to in historical studies?

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The location and reasons for a historical event

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What does the term "cause" refer to?

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Something that contributes to the occurrence of an event

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What does the term "effect" refer to?

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The consequence of an event

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What is the definition of "audience" in the context of a document or source?

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The group for whom a given document or source was produced or intended

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What is the definition of bias?

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Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

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What does "Point of View" refer to in a document?

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The author's opinion or perspective influenced by personal circumstances

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What is the purpose of a record, document, or source?

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To provide a reason for its production

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What is a turning point?

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A major event, idea, or historical development that brings about significant change.

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What is an enduring issue?

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A challenge or problem that has been debated or discussed across time.