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  3. What Is History? Classroom Poster
Topic: Intro Materials

What Is History? Classroom Poster

What is history? This classroom poster reminds students of how historical accounts are built:
•   History is an account of the past.
•   Accounts differ depending on one's perspective.
•   We rely on evidence to construct accounts of the past.
•   We must question the reliability of each piece of evidence.
•   Any single piece of evidence is insufficient to build a plausible account. 

The file is designed to be printed on 18" by 24" paper.

[Spanish poster updated on 06/23/20.]

Image: Photo of the Civil Rights March on Washington taken August 28, 1963. From the National Archives.

Image: Photo of the Civil Rights March on Washington taken August 28, 1963. From the National Archives.

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