History Concepts Flashcards

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Argument

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The position that researchers take about a particular topic, based on the evidence that they have gathered.

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Bias

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A personal leaning or a preference for a particular outlook.

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Chronology

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The order in which events occur, or the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur.

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Compelling Question

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A question that does not have a simple or direct answer, but which requires some thought and investigation to answer.

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Corroboration

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Using multiple pieces of evidence to confirm or support a statement.

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Evidence

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Information that can be used to prove a statement or support a conclusion.

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Historical Interpretation

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The process of finding the meaning or significance of historical events.

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Inquiry

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In history, the process of exploring the answers to questions about a certain time and place.

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Point of View

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The position that researchers take about a particular topic, based on the evidence that they have gathered.

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Primary Source

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A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred.