Key Terms from US History Exams (not content)

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Cause

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The reason or motive for an event or action.

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Effect

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The result or outcome of a cause.

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Impact

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The strong effect or influence something has on a situation or person.

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Consequence

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A result or effect of an action or condition.

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Influence

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The capacity to have an effect on something.

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Significance

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importance.

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Perspective

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a point of view, how one person or group sees something

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Bias

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Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

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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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Compare

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note the similarity between things.