Periodization in History: How Historians Divide Eras

Historical Thinking: Perspectives, Interpretations, and Periodization

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Evaluate how historians divide the past into eras and examine the assumptions behind historical labels.

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Historical Thinking: Perspectives, Interpretations, and Periodization

all · Social Studies · US-IL-SS

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Analyze how societal perspectives and historical interpretations evolve over time, and evaluate the frameworks historians use to divide eras and assess progress.

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

Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity.