History

History
Discussion Question: Identify ONE pattern (use the list list below) in history that you saw in both chapter 16 and 17. In your posting explain how you saw this pattern (explain the pattern) and provide two examples (one from each chapter) to support your main idea,

Patterns in History

When historians look at historical events, they look for certain patterns or themes, which they use as tools to help them gain an understanding of the event.

Historians agree that there are certain themes that occur in history. They break these themes into two categories: historical and geographical.

Historical patterns or themes:

A. Cooperation and conflict:

o The processes of cooperation and conflict have played a major role in shaping history.
Cooperation occurs when members of a group work together to achieve a common goal.