Exploring Historical Perspectives Flashcard

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Which of the following is a primary source?

• a textbook, a diary entry, a modern newspaper article about a past event,

• or an encyclopedia entry

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a diary entry

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What is the main purpose of a political cartoon?

to give facts, to make people laugh, to promote literacy, or to express opinions on political events

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To express opinions or commentary on political events

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Who is the intended audience of the Declaration of Independence?

the American colonists and the world, parliament only, the King of France, the United States Congress

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the American colonists and the world

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Which of the following is an example of a strong argument? Options: "I think this is true because I feel that way.", "According to the census data, the population increased by 20%.", "Everyone knows this is the best way.", "It might be true, but I’m not sure."

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"According to the census data, the population increased by 20%."

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Which of the following is an opinion?

• The Civil War ended in 1865.
• Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president.
• The Emancipation Proclamation was a wise decision.
• The Battle of Gettysburg occurred in 1863.

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The Emancipation Proclamation was a wise decision.

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Which of the following is a secondary source? A letter from a Civil War soldier, A modern biography of Abraham Lincoln, The original Bill of Rights, A colonial newspaper from 1776

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A modern biography of Abraham Lincoln

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Given a timeline of major events in the American Revolution, which event happened first?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence
• The Boston Tea Party
• The Battle of Yorktown
• The Treaty of Paris

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The Boston Tea Party

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When analyzing a map showing the routes of explorers, what information can you determine?

their travel routes, what they ate, the weather/climate of the area, the current names of cities

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their travel routes