Historical Thinking Vocab

a record of events, starting with the earliest & following in order

• perspective
• chronological
• context
• conclusion

a setting for an event, statement, or idea; background info to understand

• perspective
• corroborate
• evaluate
• context

to confirm or support a statement or finding

• define
• explain
• claim
• corroborate

to have a strong effect on someone or something

• impact
• cause
• effect
• analyze

usually in writing; choose a position and present ideas logically

• influence
• develop
• interpret
• infer

make something happen

• effect
• develop
• cause
• conclusion

the result of an action or other cause

• effect
• develop
• cause
• corroborate

make something clear by describing it in detail & revealing relevant facts

• define
• explain
• claim
• justify

determine the value/reliability of

• interpret
• source
• evaluate
• justify

to state the precise meaning of something

• define
• explain
• claim
• conclusion