Historical Concepts and Analysis

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Context

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Words, events, details, or circumstances that help determine meaning.

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Causation

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A cause and effect relationship in which one variable controls the changes in another variable.

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Periodization

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The division of history into periods of time.

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Continuities

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Continuation of the process, things that stay the same.

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Evidence

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The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Primary Source

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An original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. Examples include manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and personal journals.

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Secondary Source

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Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event.

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Cause

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The reason why something happens.

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Effect

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A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

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Compare

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Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations.