History Day 2012
The 2011 History Day theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.
Your History Day project must focus on a revolution in history. The revolution may be cultural, religious, economic, ethical/philosophical, political, or social. (Hee hee.)
If your topic is about a true revolution, there was controversy. Some people supported the revolutionary change and others argued against it. Look for reactions from multiple perspectives. Study the different sides so you can give an honest portrayal of each. Can you make us empathize with different points of view?
Sometimes the reactions of supporters and opponents led to compromises between people holding different views. A reform may not be as sweeping a change as a revolution, but it can lead to enough improvements that many people are satisfied. Look for short-term consequences and long-term effects.
Scrutinize the PROBLEM that led to the revolution. Explore the historic context to discover the conditions that prompted a revolution. What other solutions had been tried in the past? Why were they inadequate? What made people want to find a new solution?
Examine the PROCESS. Analyze the reactions. Who was involved? What did they propose? How did individuals have to compromise? Why did they agree to give up some positions yet insist on holding to others? When and where did at least some of the people involved come to an agreement? What was their final decision?
Evaluate the SOLUTION. Consider both short-term and long-term impacts. What were the advantages of the solution? What were the disadvantages? Delve into multiple aspects of the solution's effects on history. What were the consequences in terms of culture, society, economics, politics?
Your History Day project must focus on a revolution in history. The revolution may be cultural, religious, economic, ethical/philosophical, political, or social. (Hee hee.)
If your topic is about a true revolution, there was controversy. Some people supported the revolutionary change and others argued against it. Look for reactions from multiple perspectives. Study the different sides so you can give an honest portrayal of each. Can you make us empathize with different points of view?
Sometimes the reactions of supporters and opponents led to compromises between people holding different views. A reform may not be as sweeping a change as a revolution, but it can lead to enough improvements that many people are satisfied. Look for short-term consequences and long-term effects.
Scrutinize the PROBLEM that led to the revolution. Explore the historic context to discover the conditions that prompted a revolution. What other solutions had been tried in the past? Why were they inadequate? What made people want to find a new solution?
Examine the PROCESS. Analyze the reactions. Who was involved? What did they propose? How did individuals have to compromise? Why did they agree to give up some positions yet insist on holding to others? When and where did at least some of the people involved come to an agreement? What was their final decision?
Evaluate the SOLUTION. Consider both short-term and long-term impacts. What were the advantages of the solution? What were the disadvantages? Delve into multiple aspects of the solution's effects on history. What were the consequences in terms of culture, society, economics, politics?
