Capitalization Rules for Historical Events and Eras

This video tutorial explains the rules for capitalizing historical events. It emphasizes the importance of capitalizing names of historical events and eras. Examples include the Gold Rush, World War Two, the Civil War, and the Renaissance. The video also demonstrates how to use editing marks for capitalization.

What is the starting point for capitalizing names in historical contexts?

• When the event involves famous personalities

• When the event occurred in the past century

• When it is a named historical event

• When the name is recognized globally

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Which year did the Gold Rush begin?

• 1845

• 1850

• 1849

• 1860

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During which years did World War II take place?

• 1938 to 1944

• 1941 to 1945

• 1940 to 1946

• 1939 to 1945

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Why should 'World War II' be capitalized?

• All of the above

• It is a historical event

• It is the start of a sentence

• It is a proper noun

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What is the Civil War referred to in the context?

• A war between eastern and western states

• A war between northern and southern states

• A war between different countries

• A war in the 20th century

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What era does the Renaissance refer to?

• A period of cultural rebirth

• A period of major wars

• A period of artistic decline

• A period of significant technological advancements

Which event marked the invention of the printing press?

• During the Renaissance

• During the Middle Ages

• During the Enlightenment

• During the Industrial Revolution

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What should be capitalized when writing about historical events?

• Names of places only

• Any noun

• Names of the events or eras

• Names of people only

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