Think of a prominent leader from world history and write a diary entry as if you were them for a day.
Getting into the shoes of a powerful figure offers an engaging perspective of history. This prompt encourages students to investigate the motives, challenges, strategies, and personal traits of their chosen leader. Did they help or hinder progress? What decisions did they face? This approach enables students to explore history in a personal, empathetic way, enhancing understanding of the figures and the periods they lived in.
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