Historical Thinking Skills

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Analyze

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To examine something carefully to understand it better.

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Assess

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To evaluate or judge the importance or value of something.

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Bias

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A preference or opinion that influences judgment unfairly.

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Cause and Effect

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The relationship between an event and the result it leads to.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is supported by evidence.

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Compare and Contrast

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To find similarities and differences between two or more things.

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Contextualization

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Understanding the background or circumstances that affect an event or idea.

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Continuity and Change

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Continuity refers to things that stay the same over time, while change refers to things that evolve.

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Debate

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A formal discussion where people present arguments for and against a topic.

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Evaluate

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To judge the quality or value of something based on certain criteria.