Civics
vs. History: What’s the Difference?
1. What is the definition of History?
2.
What is the definition of Civics?
3. How are these disciplines similar and different?
4. If a person is studying Civics, how would
knowing History be of any help?
5. Below are situations that could be classified as either Civics
or
history or both. Provide a brief explanation in the appropriate
box
based on your knowledge of each. If the situation can be classified as both,
include an explanation for both.
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The
president is commander- in-chief of
the US Armed Forces |
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The
process whereby
aliens become
citizens is
called naturalization. |
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The debate continues regarding US troop
strength in Afghanistan. |
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Women and minority groups use their right
to protest to achieve equal rights. |
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Opposing
groups have
taken sides over
the issue of building
a mosque near the site of the 9/11 terror attacks in
NY. |
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