Unit3Causation1
Explain how the British new imperial policies during the 18th century impact colonial politics, culture and the development of American identity
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Explain how the British new imperial policies during the 18th century impact colonial politics, culture and the development of American identity
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HISTORICAL ANALYSIS – Cause & Effect – The End of
Salutary Neglect / New Imperial Policy
Skill 1: Historical Causation (cause and effect/impact) Historical thinking involves the ability to identify, analyze, and
evaluate the relationships among multiple historical causes and effects, distinguishing between those that are
long-term and proximate, and among coincidence, causation, and correlation.
Proficient students should be able to …
• Compare causes and/or effects, including between short-term and long-term effects.
• Analyze and evaluate the interaction of multiple causes and/or effects.
• Assess historical contingency by distinguishing among coincidence, causation, and correlation, as well as critiquing
existing interpretations of cause and effect.
Reminders About Causation -Historians often debate the causes and effects of events, because history is complex
and filled with multiple variables. Some facts are facts: black and white. But most of history is gray: up for
interpretation. When analyzing causation, we must remember that we are making a judgment and defending our
viewpoint. And, remember… every viewpoint has an opposing or differing viewpoint. Analyzing the effects of historical
events requires similar skill. It is not only listing ways the event impacted the nation, for example, it is analyzing
historical significance of those effects. Did the effect stem directly from the event? Or, was it simply a coincidence in
time and place? Was the effect short term or long term? Which cause was most significant? Which effect was most
significant? Etc.
Explain how New Imperial Policy impacted colonial politics and power (political impact).
Explain three ways the British changed their imperial policy in order to reassert control over its
colonies during the 18th century? Highlight the most significant change.
What other forces impacted colonial politics?
1. Explain how New Imperial Policy impacted colonial culture (beliefs, ideas… cultural impact).
2. What other forces impacted change in beliefs?
Explain how New Imperial Policy impacted the development of American Identity-.
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What other forces impacted developing identity?
Highlight the most significant impact.