Historical Thinking Concepts

Claim

• An opinion supported by evidence

• A statement that is always true

• A fact that can be proven

• A question that requires an answer

Cause and Effect

• An event that sparks a consequence.

• A random occurrence without any impact.

• A situation that leads to multiple outcomes.

• A decision made without any reasoning.

Reliability

• The accuracy of a source's information

• The usefulness of information in a source for a given purpose

• The date when the information was published

• The author's credentials and background

Geographic Context

• Explains why a location is important to an event and why it took place there.

• Describes the physical features of a location.

• Analyzes the cultural significance of a location.

• Discusses the historical events that occurred in a location.

Turning Point

• A minor event that has little impact

• A major event that created change

• An event that is easily forgotten

• A routine occurrence that happens regularly

Bias

• A strong opinion that is based more on emotion than in evidence

• A neutral perspective based on facts and data

• A decision made without any personal feelings involved

• A viewpoint that is universally accepted and agreed upon

Audience

• The person or group of people that a message is for

• A type of visual aid used in presentations

• A method of delivering a message

• The setting in which a message is delivered

Evidence

• Information or details from a source that can be used for a specific purpose

• A type of scientific theory that is universally accepted

• A personal opinion or belief without supporting facts

• A random guess made without any information

Point of view

• The influence that one's perspective has on their opinion

• A specific location from which something is viewed

• A type of narrative style in literature

• An emotional response to a situation

Historical Context

• Explains why a location is important to an event and why it took place there.

• Describes the chronological order of events leading to a historical moment.

• Analyzes the cultural significance of a historical figure.

• Discusses the economic factors influencing a historical event.