Historical Comparisons

What is the focus of the questions in the left-hand column of the worksheet?

• Most relevant to the comparison

• Least relevant to the comparison

• Random historical facts

• Personal opinions

What is the purpose of the Comparison Tool mentioned in the document?

• To create a thesis statement

• To identify similarities and differences between life in 1750 and today

• To organize people into communities

• To distribute goods and services

In 1750, which group of people were generally responsible for farming duties in agro-pastoralist communities?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Elders

What was a common characteristic of life in Africa in 1750?

• Industrialization

• Large agrarian empires

• Urbanization

• Technological advancement

Where was life in North America primarily concentrated in 1750?

• Pacific coast

• Atlantic seaboard

• Central plains

• Southern states

What was a common profession in Asia during the 1750s?

• Farming

• Mining

• Trade

• Teaching

Which group won the largest number of concessions from the British in Australasia?

• Aboriginal peoples

• Māori of New Zealand

• Pacific Islanders

• Australian settlers

What was a common activity for children of the lower and middle classes in Europe during the 1750s?

• Attending school

• Working to support their families

• Traveling abroad

• Engaging in politics

What was a common living situation for most people in Europe during the 1750s?

• Urban apartments

• Rural areas

• Coastal cities

• Nomadic camps