questions from the following four thematic areas also address the test takers’ ability to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world. A. Historical Continuity and Change 1. Demonstrate the ability to use chronological thinking skills and to use and analyze historical data (e.g., timelines, maps, graphs, and tables) 2. Distinguish between fact and opinion with respect to primary and other historical documents (e.g., U.S. Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, essays, speeches) 3. Demonstrate understanding of multiple points of view with respect to primary and historical documents (e.g., essays, famous speeches, interview transcripts, personal narratives) 4. Demonstrate understanding of the significance of historical artifacts, oral traditions, and historical places (e.g., religious holy sites, ancient cities) 5. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the impact of individuals, groups, religions, social organizations, and movements on history (e.g., Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, Mohammed, Mahatma Ghandi, Eleanor Roosevelt, imperialism, worldwide immigration and cultural diffusion, the
questions from the following four thematic areas also address the test takers’ ability to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world. A. Historical Continuity and Change 1. Demonstrate the ability to use chronological thinking skills and to use and analyze historical data (e.g., timelines, maps, graphs, and tables) 2. Distinguish between fact and opinion with respect to primary and other historical documents (e.g., U.S. Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, essays, speeches) 3. Demonstrate understanding of multiple points of view with respect to primary and historical documents (e.g., essays, famous speeches, interview transcripts, personal narratives) 4. Demonstrate understanding of the significance of historical artifacts, oral traditions, and historical places (e.g., religious holy sites, ancient cities) 5. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the impact of individuals, groups, religions, social organizations, and movements on history (e.g., Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, Mohammed, Mahatma Ghandi, Eleanor Roosevelt, imperialism, worldwide immigration and cultural diffusion, the
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