Historical Sources and Thinking Skills Flashcard

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Which of the following best describes a primary source?

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Firsthand information or evidence provided to you on a topic.

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What is the main difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is firsthand information, while a secondary source is information provided after the fact.

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Why is credibility important when evaluating a source?

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It helps determine how reliable or trustworthy the source is.

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Which of the following is an example of bias? Favoring one group over another in a way considered unfair. Providing only factual information. Comparing two different sources. Summarizing a historical event.

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Favoring one group over another in a way considered unfair.

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What does the term "perspective" refer to in historical thinking?

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A particular attitude or way of regarding something.

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How can corroborating sources help historians?

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By finding similarities between different sources to affirm findings or arguments.

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What is meant by the context of a historical event?

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The back story or whole story that helps us understand what someone or a group is trying to say.

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Which of the following would be considered a secondary source? A textbook analyzing World War II. A soldier’s diary from World War II. A photograph taken during World War II. A government document from World War II.

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A textbook analyzing World War II.

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If a source is not credible, what should a historian do?

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Question the reliability and seek additional evidence.

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How can bias affect the interpretation of historical events?

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It can lead to unfair or unbalanced views.