1. Historical Significance
How do we decide what is important to learn about the past?

2. The 3 “R’s” (and the other)
Results in Change- deep consequences for many people, over a long period of time
Revealing- sheds light on enduring or emerging issues in history or contemporary life (therefore its relevant to today)
Relevant to historical narrative- shown to occupy a meaningful place in the historical narrative
Varies- significance varies over time…yep it does

3. Significance in this Course
This course is very narrow- the curriculum bullets are very small
Therefore everything seems to be of significance- but not so
Timelines
Events
People- their actions