2. What historical thinking skill most applies to this question and documents? why?

Identify which concept of historical thinking is being referred to below:

Establish Historical Significance
Use Primary Source Evidence
Identify Continuity and Change
Analyze Cause and Consequence
Take Historical Perspectives
Understand Ethical Dimensions of History


A This is not just about walking in someone else’s shoes. We can learn a lot by recognizing that people had many differing points of view in the past – for a variety reasons. Similarly, our points of view regarding historical people or events often change over time. It is about understanding the social, economic, political, cultural and even emotional conditions of the world they lived in. -

B By trying to understand why something happened, we can also attempt to figure out what resulted -

C Looking at periods of history where there has been change or continuity helps to understand that history is not just one event after another, but a web of events or part of a process. -

D So much has happened in the past. A big part of studying history is NOT knowing all that took place but determining what was important. Trying to determine what makes an event important or significant can be difficult. We want to understand its importance for us and impact on our lives. -

What specific historical event led to the actions in this cartoon? 

What one item would be the most impactful trace or piece of evidence from your life?  If this one item was left behind, a historian could use it to understand who you were.

Look around your house, your room, your locker…..who are you?  Pick one item/artifact that you deem to be historically significant.  Take a picture of it to share.  Describe in words what it is and its connection to who you are.

Part Two: Share

You will share your artifacts in a discussion by answering the questions below using the concept of Historical Significance.

• What impact does this item have on you?
• Did it result in long lasting change or consequence?
• What does it tell us (reveal) about you?
• How does it shed light on an issue of interest or your time period?
• What impact does it have on you today?