Understanding History and Sources

Understanding History and Sources

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Charlie Vasey

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is History?

Back

a narrative of the past constructed from evidence found in sources.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are sources?

Back

can be anything historians use to learn about the past. They can be PRIMARY or SECONDARY.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence?

Back

specific information from sources

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are primary sources?

Back

sources created during a time period being studied by someone who experienced it first hand.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are secondary sources?

Back

sources created based on interpretation of primary sources by someone who did not experience it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should you consider when looking at sources?

Back

It's helpful to consider the context, perspective, and purpose of each.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is perspective?

Back

Your point of view, or opinion about something.

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