Social Studies Review 8/26 test

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source a historian would use to learn about life in early Texas? A textbook chapter about the Battle of the Alamo written in 2020. A website article detailing Stephen F. Austin's contributions to Texas, published last year. A documentary film produced in 2010 about the history of Texas railroads. A diary entry from a Texas settler in 1845 describing daily life.

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A diary entry from a Texas settler in 1845 describing daily life.

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When historians use historical records to acquire information about Texas, what is a key practice they follow?

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They analyze sources for authenticity, bias, and accuracy to build a complete picture of the past.

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What type of source is the diary entry that describes General Houston's victory at San Jacinto and mentions 'Remember the Alamo!'?

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A primary source, because it was created by someone living at the time.

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Kayla found her great grandmother’s wedding dress in the attic. The wedding dress is a…

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primary source from the time it was used

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A diary from a pioneer, A textbook describing early Texas history, A photograph from the 1800s, A government census report

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A textbook describing early Texas history

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Which would be a valid primary source to acquire information about Texas? Options: Encyclopedia article about the Kiowa Native Americans, Texas Revolution textbook, Letter written by Stephen F. Austin, Biography about Santa Anna

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Letter written by Stephen F. Austin

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What is the best definition for frame of reference?

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A person’s background and experiences that influence their view.

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Which of the following sources would most likely contain bias? A political advertisement from one candidate to an opponent. Copies of the 2015 census data for the State of Texas A student’s end-of-year report card and test scores The summary at the end of chapter in a history textbook

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A political advertisement from one candidate to an opponent.

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Which of the following are primary sources in the study of Texas history in the 1800s? A diary entry from 1842 written by a Texas rancher, a recent documentary about Texas pioneers, a painting made in 1836 showing a Texas settlement, an article from a modern magazine about Texas history.

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Sources 1 and 3, because they were created during the time being studied.

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Which of these is NOT an example of a secondary source? Options: Newspaper articles, Diary entry, Encyclopedia, Textbook

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Diary entry