WW1 - Grade 10 Hisotry

What is the significance in historical thinking?

Explaining why something is important for Canada, Canadians, or the World.

What does the 'Butterfly Effect' refer to in history?

The idea that small causes can lead to significant consequences.

What is the definition of perspective in historical thinking?

Having a different viewpoint on a person or event in history.

What does taking a historical perspective involve?

Understanding the social, cultural, intellectual, and emotional contexts that shaped people's lives and actions.

Why is it important not to judge the past by current standards?

Historians believe we should understand how people of the past viewed their world.

What are the key questions to consider when analyzing change and continuity in history?

Did the change happen over a short or long period? Was it a big change? Was it positive or negative? Who did it impact?

What is the definition of continuity in historical thinking?

The state of being continuous, stable, and consistent without change.

What is the definition of change in historical thinking?

The process of becoming different, adapting, or transforming.

What does the phrase 'You can force change, but you can't force progress' imply?

Change can occur without necessarily leading to improvement or advancement.

What is the role of evidence in historical analysis?

Evidence supports historical events or people and helps historians learn from sources.

What does OPVL stand for in evaluating historical sources?

Origin, Purpose, Value, and Limitations.

What are the two types of evidence used in historical research?

Primary and Secondary evidence.

How should primary sources be approached in historical analysis?

They must be contextualized and interpreted to construct knowledge about the past.

What is the difference between reading a source for evidence and reading for information?

Reading for evidence involves analyzing context and implications, while reading for information is about finding specific data.

What questions should be asked when analyzing a historical source?

Who created it? What is happening in it? Who was the intended audience? What point of view does the author represent?

What does analyzing the author's view in a historical source reveal?

It affects interpretation and understanding of the past.

Why is it important to contextualize primary sources?

To make sense of them and derive meaningful inferences.

What is an example of primary evidence in historical analysis?

Examining a boot-print in the snow at a crime scene.

What is a common misconception about history textbooks?

They are often used like phone books for information rather than analyzed for evidence.