Question

Why do historians identify certain historical events as turning points? A. To highlight the events' historical insignificance B. To explain that developments that occurred before those events are not important C. To gain a better understanding of the events without needing to find new sources D. To emphasize the events' importance in the transition between periods

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D. Historians identify certain historical events as turning points to emphasize the events' importance in the transition between periods.

Explanation:

It is called turning point to certain historical events that have a decisive importance with respect to the development of a certain historical process. That is, turning points are those events that, because of the events that occur within them and the consequences that they generates, are breakpoints in history.

An example of a historical turning point is the German invasion of Poland in 1939, which gave rise to World War II.