Microhistory
Between a schoolbook, a worker's journal and a president's letter, which would be pertinent for a microhistorical student?
A Worker's Journal
According to the _______ History of Mexico, Benito Juárez is a Hero?
Official
It is the study of how history is written and how accurate it is.
Historiography
As a historical movement when did Microhistory arise?
The 70's
Is official history sponsored, authorised or endorsed by its subject?
All of the options
The annales, Microhistory, New Economic History and official history.
Schools of historiography
What is the focus of microhistory?
Small units of research, such as towns, villages, events, people or small groups
According to the official history of Great Britain when did the Industrial Revolution start?
18th Century
Historical events are isolated or connected?
Historical events are connected
Is narrative a tool for microhistory?
Yes, it is an analytical tool or a research method that allows for the microhistorian to present all their findings and study processes, demonstrating the holes in our understanding and the subjective nature of history.
Name three focuses of Official History?
Economic, Political, Military
Name two tools that historians use when studying a specific topics.
Sources, Techniques, theoretical approaches.
Would the study of political leaders be pertinent to an extent for Microhistory?
Yes, even though leaders are not the focus of microhistory, we should remember that all events are connected and changes in a small scale have impact in a larger one and the other way around
Does the official history narration of the Industrial Revolution coincide with the Microhistorical one?
No, while the official history one only considers economical imprpovements, it does not address the toll it took on quality of life for a lot of people
Say Fifteen schools of historiography?
Fifteen schools of Historiography