History and Source Analysis Flashcard

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Which of the following is a primary source? A modern textbook about World War II, A diary written by a soldier in 1943, A documentary made in 2020, An encyclopedia article

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A diary written by a soldier in 1943

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A secondary source is

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An interpretation or analysis of historical evidence

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Which word means “trustworthy and accurate”?

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Reliable

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If someone makes a statement based only on their feelings and beliefs, it is a(n):

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Opinion

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A person’s background, culture, or experience that shapes how they view events is their:

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Perspective

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Which of these is an artifact? A letter from Abraham Lincoln, A Civil War cannonball, A modern history textbook, Both a and b

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Both a and b

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A stereotype can be described as:

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An unfair, oversimplified belief about a group

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What is the purpose of evidence in history?

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To support arguments and claims

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Which of these would most likely be unreliable? A government census record, A diary of a traveler exaggerating their adventures, A photograph of an event, A museum artifact

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A diary of a traveler exaggerating their adventures

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A person’s motive for writing a source might include: To inform others, To persuade an audience, To protect their reputation

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All of the above