How to Analyze History Topics

The difference between a scoring a four (4) and scoring a five (5) is that the student must deeply analyze the theme. This is accomplished by using one of the following techniques:

• Compare & Contrast
• Positive & Negative
• Similarities & Differences
• Cause & Effect
• Opinion vs. Fact
• Geographic Determinism
• Social Anxieties
• Cultural Diffusion
• Success or Failure