Identifications

1. Writing
Historical
Identifications

2. Objective
 I can understand how to write an effective identification.

3. Identifications
 Identifications are a short paragraph that explains what a
term is and why it is significant to the topic of study.
 Identifications test both your content knowledge and your
critical thinking.

4. Description/Definition
 Who, what, when, where?
 Describe what your term is and provide as many details
about the term as possible.

5. Significance
 Explain how the term is significant to the understanding
of the topic.
 Connect to a SPICE Element.

6. Example: Treaty of Versailles
 The Treaty of Versailles was a peace agreement that was
signed between the victorious Allied powers and the
defeated Central Powers. The treaty ended WWI while
requiring Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay
huge reparations. This was economically significant
because it destabilized the German economy due to the
pressure to pay the reparations. It was also politically
significant because this weak economy created a frustrated
and struggling German population which made the
radical Nazi Party an appealing option.