Themes in History (and other random stuff)

Which of the following is NOT a theme in U.S. History

• Expansion

• Conflict

• Government

• Human Rights

• All of the Choices are examples of themes

Which of the following would likely be something that would be studied under the conflict theme

• 2nd Amendment Rights

• Economic Depression

• The Roaring 20's

• Westward Expansion

• World War II

Which statement best describes the theme of Human Rights

• Human Rights are those that are not protected by the constitution

• Control over a group of people

• Rights belonging to an individual that the government cannot interfere with

• A disagreement between 2 people about civil issues

Which events below best represent the Expansion theme?

• World War II, American Revolution, 1920's

• 1920's, Great Depression, World War II

• Terrorism, 1920's, Vietnam War

• Colonization, Westward Expansion, Terrorism

Which definition below best fits the theme/understanding of Government

• An institution that has control over a group of people

• A Disagreement

• An institution that is obsessed with expansion

• Something that people cannot change or take away

Which picture(s) below is BEST associated with Expansion

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History requires defending arguments. It's an essential skill in this class and life. What are the elements of an effective argument?

• Claim

• Warrant

• Evidence

• All of the Above are needed in an argument

When constructing a thesis statement, it should appear in the opening paragraph and include a claim, warrants, and evidence

• True

• False

Our first target is going to help you perfect the elements of argument

• False

• True