1. Scope of History → to narrate what happened
Scopes means the areas covered by the subject.
1.General dimension (covering area of The subject History)
→ to narrate what happened
→ to discuss how it happened
→ to analyze why it happened
2. Two areas of scope of function
History has mainly two functions to perform.
☻ Collection of data
☻ Interpretation of data (to explain the fundamental forces of history)

2. Developmental Stages of scope of history First Stage →
Developmental Stages of scope of history First Stage → Descriptive catalogue of political events Second Stage → Great men history was written Third Stage → Economic History have been written Fourth Stage → Social aspects of human history have been written. It tries to covers the daily life of the common man

3. Scope of History in 21st century
The scope of history includes all activities of man
It looks beyond religion to folklore and the arts, look beyond government to people, and look beyond laws to legend.
Common man and his life now attracting the attention of historian and also covered as one of the major scope of history.
Study of economic change, social change and cultural change gaining importance
Studying nature also comes within the scope of history.
Summary
19th Century – Political & Great men given importance
20th century- Common men given importance