1.1.3 - Significance: Why Does it Matter?
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What does 'profound impact' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about major events that changed society.
Define 'continuing relevance'.
💡 Hint: How do old events connect to today?
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What is a key aspect of 'profound impact'?
💡 Hint: Think about events that reshaped societies.
True or False: Continuing relevance refers to historical events having no impact on the present.
💡 Hint: Consider how history informs current events.
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Analyze a historical event and categorize its significance across PIER. Discuss its profound impact, revelatory power, continuing relevance, and local significance.
💡 Hint: Break down each aspect separately.
Evaluate how different historians might argue the significance of the Industrial Revolution. What varying perspectives might they emphasize?
💡 Hint: Consider academic debates and different disciplinary focuses.
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