When an essay question asks you to trace a historical movement, you are expected to:Group of answer choicesShow that one interpretation of an event is more accurate than others.Compare and contrast the ideas leading up to that movement.Judge the value of an event.Describe the order of events of (or the progress of) that movement.

What term do historians use to describe the process of studying the political, social, cultural, and economic setting surrounding a historical event?A.CorroborationB.CorrelationC.InterpretationD.ContextualizationSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What technique do historians use when organizing events, beliefs, and individuals into past, present, and future categories?A.Historical continuityB.Historical changeC.Chronological thinkingD.HistoriographySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Look for a specific event such as a cultural practice, historical event, a legal decision etc. interpret the selected event from a hermeneutical perspective. This will involve understanding the event within its context and recognizing the role of your prejudice in shaping your interpretation. Follow the following essay outline. 1. Begin with introduction paragraphs that have a succinct thesis statement. 2. Address the topic with critical thought. Come up with sub-headings to address the topic. 3. End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

a. What are the various roles of Historians and explain the importance of each role in writing History?

Historians organize information about the past into historical narratives in order to:A.introduce elements of anthropology into a study of history.B.interpret historical events without referencing primary sources.C.keep the audience engaged by telling an interesting story.D.combine different historiographies to reach new conclusions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS