History

6.1(A)

How the Past Shapes Today

Trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as colonization, immigration, and trade.

Part of The student understands that historical events influence contemporary events

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Intro

Tracing Culture Back in Time

You will learn to trace a feature of a society today back to the historical event that caused it, such as colonization, immigration, or trade. A contemporary society is a group of people living together now, with their own language, food, religion, and customs. None of these appeared by accident.