HIST 2112 Lecture 1: 08:25:2016
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Thinking historically: some basics to get us started. Thinking historically is a very old process. There are at least two levels of historical thought. Calculated: second look at the past (intentional) Our first task is to develop historical intuition . Try to see their world as they saw it. This is very hard to do the cultural divide is intense. We must realize that we know the history that followed the decisions made back then, so this could influence our perspectives on historical issues. Not all african americans were slaves, but only african americans could be slaves. 1910: 0 restrictions on immigration to us from europe. Winter, 19332/1933: worst economic downturn in great depression. Periods of conflict are usually when expectations are not met. Play an important role in shaping history (2) consider change over time . Think of all the decisions (individual/group, family level/community level/national level) that had to be made. We must learn to develop historical intuition by:
