Evaluating the Significance of Grassroots Groups and Unsung Leaders

Historical Thinking: Continuity, Change, and Significance

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Analyze how collective actions by ordinary citizens and grassroots organizations generated major historical breakthroughs.

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Historical Thinking: Continuity, Change, and Significance

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Identify patterns of continuity and transformation across historical events and evaluate the historical significance of individuals, groups, and milestone developments.

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SS.H.1.6-8.MCIllinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.