Credible Sources
Primary Source are...
First hand sources that are from the original event in history.
Examples....
1. A diploma
2. A tape of a interview
3. A photo
4. An artifact
First hand sources that are from the original event in history.
Examples....
1. A diploma
2. A tape of a interview
3. A photo
4. An artifact
Secondary Sources are...
Pieces of information that are never necessarily true and could hold opinions
Such as...
1. A biography
2. A bibliography
3. A textbook
4. A dictionary
Pieces of information that are never necessarily true and could hold opinions
Such as...
1. A biography
2. A bibliography
3. A textbook
4. A dictionary
And history is...?
History doesn't have one interpretation, and neither does its meaning. The thing about history is that everyone has a different view on all of the events and that's why it is so interesting to learn about. To me history is the stories in which don't only tell the facts, but also the emotions and opinions of the people who went through those events. But, what is it to you?
"History is objective. The historian's task is to give readers the facts...to tell how it actually happened. Everything has history...Traditional historian's think of history as essentially a narrative of events" Peter Burke, New Perspective of Historical Writing
"History is objective. The historian's task is to give readers the facts...to tell how it actually happened. Everything has history...Traditional historian's think of history as essentially a narrative of events" Peter Burke, New Perspective of Historical Writing
Basic Geography
Geography: The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects the earth.
Natural Disasters have been a large occurrence over the past few months, which has been affecting our country. Natural Disasters are anything from Volcanos to Tsunamis.
Such as...
The two consecutive tornados that have just hit Oklahoma. Many people believe that this is just the beginning, because new cultures are invading other foreign lands.
Also...
The wild fires that occurred in California destroying houses and forests all amongst the very populated area of California.
Such as...
The two consecutive tornados that have just hit Oklahoma. Many people believe that this is just the beginning, because new cultures are invading other foreign lands.
Also...
The wild fires that occurred in California destroying houses and forests all amongst the very populated area of California.
"Our understanding of history is incomplete unless we also understand geography, the study of the relationship between the earth and its inhabitants. From a
geographical perspective history is in large part the story of the changing relationship between humans and their natural environment..."
World History Traditions and New Direction
geographical perspective history is in large part the story of the changing relationship between humans and their natural environment..."
World History Traditions and New Direction
Significant terms that can help you understand Geography:
- World: The earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features
- Latitude and Longitude: A geographic coordinate system to specify every location on the earth
- Maps: A diagram that represents an area of land or sea that shows physical features
- Continents: The worlds main continuous expansion of land (i.e. Africa, Asia, North America)
- Compass: An instrument containing a magnetized pointer
- Rivers: A large stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, lake, or another stream
- Trees: A woody perennial plant that a single trunk baring lateral branches growing to a certain height
- Volcanos: An opening in the earths crust in which lava, ash, and hot gases flow from....BOOM FIRE
- Jungles: An area of land covered in dense vegetation...such as shrubs, trees, and other plants
- Valleys: A low area of land located between hills or mountains
- Plateau: An area of land having a relatively level surface raised above a joining land
- Islands and Peninsula: An island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides whereas a peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides
- Landscapes: All the visible features of an area of land and their aesthetic appeal
- People: The citizens of a country and/or a group of human beings
- Seas: Bodies of salt water that cover most of the earths surface and surrounding land masses
- History of the World: A written record of world wide events leading all the way back to the creation of the planet
- History: The study of past events and human affairs
- Traveling: The taking of a journey typically of some length or abroa
Economic Policy's
To most people Economics mean the stock market and financials, which is the most part true. Although there is a bit more to it than just money.
Definition: The study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Definition: The study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Types of Economic Systems:
Traditional
Family or Community based and relies on customs and rituals to make its choices Examples: Amazon Tribes |
Market
Based on Individuals or consumers that rely on the consumption choices of consumers Examples: United States, Japan, etc. |
Command
Centrally controlled where the government makes all of the decisions Examples: Cuba, China, etc. |
Mixed
Incorporates choices by the government and individuals and consumers to make choices Examples: United States, and most modern economy's |
Types of Resources:
Natural: Water, Oil, land, and trees
Human: Talent, Skills, and Labor
Capital: Tools, financial investments, technology
Information: Ideas
Human: Talent, Skills, and Labor
Capital: Tools, financial investments, technology
Information: Ideas
Scarcity is...
The basic economic problem that arises when people have unlimited wants but resources are limited.
Such as...
Food, Money, and other objects needed for the support of life.
The basic economic problem that arises when people have unlimited wants but resources are limited.
Such as...
Food, Money, and other objects needed for the support of life.
Supply is...
The quantity of goods that have been produced. |
Demand is...
The market's appetite for a certain product, As more of a product is desired, more supply is required If more supply is not available the price generally goes up. |
Different Government Systems
Monarchy
Type of government in which 1 person rules (from a royal family) and the power is typically inherited. |
Pros
1. Decisions are made quickly and there are always fast actions |
Cons
1. The power is always in the same family 2. The citizens have no choice |
Historical Examples:
1. England 2. Spain 3. China |
Oligarchy
Type of government which is ruled by a few rich aristocrats. Basically, the rich get richer and poor get poorer |
Pros
1. The rich get a choice in society and get even richer |
Cons
1. The poor only get poorer 2. Only the rich get a choice in society 3. There is never any movement in soicety |
Historical Examples:
1. Ancient Sparta |
Tyranny
Type of government in which a strong popular military leader takes power by force. The tyrant leaders could be good leaders or bad leaders, but all used their military to enforce the rules |
Pros
1. Citizens were protected from other countries better |
Cons
1. If the leader happens to be a bad one, then the citizens had no choice but to continue to follow their rules |
Historical Examples:
1.Nazi Germany 2. Russia 3. North Korea 4. Libya 5. Cuba *Although these examples seem to be of bad times, there have been good Tyrant leaders! |
Democracy
Type of government in which all citizens vote on all the issues. There are two types of Democracy, Direct Democracy which says all citizens vote on all issues. Representative Democracy says citizens elect people to represent them and vote on issues for them in government. |
Pros
1. The citizens of that nation have a choice 2. The government is more open 3. There is freedom of speech |
Cons
1. The actions of the government are much slower 2. There are too many different ideas |
Historical Examples:
1. United States 2. Italy 3. Egypt 4. Columbia |
Extra Vocabulary:
Political Science: The study of how governments are formed and interact
Political Science: The study of how governments are formed and interact