https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/x71a94f19:primary-documents/how-to-think-like-a-historian/v/thinking-like-a-historian 2023-08-04T19:14:16.333990226Z Thinking like a historian Learning history involves thinking like a historian, a blend of storytelling, science, and law. It's about understanding cause and effect, researching theories, and making arguments based on evidence. This skill helps us interpret the past and apply it to everyday life. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/9rGczEus6MbjSUCD5FyxhQMKj4hHq4IzBqdac2KCmEoI8LZR8wz_-PA6Rqetjgc1QWlEyXvLIpWSYy4F3yzGr_nG Thinking like a historian Learning history involves thinking like a historian, a blend of storytelling, science, and law. It's about understanding cause and effect, researching theories, and making arguments based on evidence. This skill helps us interpret the past and apply it to everyday life. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/vIdMgO-tfyE.mp4/vIdMgO-tfyE.mp4 528 Thinking like a historian https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/x71a94f19:primary-documents/how-to-think-like-a-historian/v/how-to-read-a-document 2023-08-04T19:14:16.333990226Z How to read a document: source identification The video dives into Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1933 inaugural speech, highlighting its importance as a primary source. It explains the difference between primary and secondary sources, and how Roosevelt's speech, as a primary source, provides a firsthand account of the Great Depression era. The video also explores the significance of Roosevelt's famous quote, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/7skcWv7qab6b9wTFd0UcITnxC8Pi6kU10oyZQ_vU2Lh--ngqGuxjtXKu0PBOIBzsY4kDReVq4tj2u6pPO5TY0_V5 How to read a document: source identification The video dives into Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1933 inaugural speech, highlighting its importance as a primary source. It explains the difference between primary and secondary sources, and how Roosevelt's speech, as a primary source, provides a firsthand account of the Great Depression era. The video also explores the significance of Roosevelt's famous quote, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/Q4kxgMH46mY.mp4/Q4kxgMH46mY.mp4 755 Thinking like a historian https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/x71a94f19:primary-documents/how-to-think-like-a-historian/v/how-to-read-a-document-part-2 2023-08-04T19:14:16.333990226Z How to read a document: analyzing a historical text Franklin Delano Roosevelt's inaugural speech in 1933 is explored. Amid the Great Depression, Roosevelt uses biblical references and authoritative language to inspire hope. He blames the crisis on bankers and proposes government intervention for recovery. His speech sets the stage for his New Deal policies. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/rigKyeXxhFhu9bi86Q0KnsurQYGEG0rfqLpxM5RLgbb88XUNkH_NoW2LrMzgtrcCw_BfZFGdunPqiRoGUistcDcL How to read a document: analyzing a historical text Franklin Delano Roosevelt's inaugural speech in 1933 is explored. Amid the Great Depression, Roosevelt uses biblical references and authoritative language to inspire hope. He blames the crisis on bankers and proposes government intervention for recovery. His speech sets the stage for his New Deal policies. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/po33g3yIRXA.mp4/po33g3yIRXA.mp4 829 Thinking like a historian https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/x71a94f19:primary-documents/how-to-think-like-a-historian/v/avoiding-common-mistakes-in-historical-essays 2023-08-04T19:14:16.333990226Z Avoiding common mistakes in historical essays Avoid common mistakes in historical writing! Don't use "Throughout history," "It was inevitable," or "And that's why [insert country here] is so great today." Be specific about time and place, emphasize choices, and keep conclusions relevant to your topic. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/9otoUJR30dxyiEq8E9mAFNW84x-bDSKj6CLBaRSS06T3WzDO0bk_Zs9kFGR7BrXif0Q1MSlHtM1FZK2L3hflj_ME Avoiding common mistakes in historical essays Avoid common mistakes in historical writing! Don't use "Throughout history," "It was inevitable," or "And that's why [insert country here] is so great today." Be specific about time and place, emphasize choices, and keep conclusions relevant to your topic. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/XLAA6ic_AmI.mp4/XLAA6ic_AmI.mp4 585 Thinking like a historian