USHC Historical Thinking Flashcards

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historical context

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the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view

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sourcing

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examining the "who," "what," "when," "where," and "why" of a document

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corroboration

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comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2)evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives

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contextualizing

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taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where the document was produced

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secondary source

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accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event

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primary source

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First-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event

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close reading

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critically examining significant details and language patterns of a text in order to develop a deep understanding of the author's claims or point of view

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point of view

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an opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document, influenced by the author's personal circumstances

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frame of reference

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the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view