Thinking Like A Historian

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to think like a historian when studying the past?

• To memorize dates and names

• To understand the significance and context of events

• To ignore different perspectives

• To focus only on recent history

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major effect of European exploration and colonization in North America?

• Development of the transatlantic slave trade

• Establishment of democratic government

• Expansion of manufactured goods

• Growth of national pride

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Age of Jackson?

• Presidential power increased

• American Indians were displaced

• Abolition movement grew

• National pride grew

Open Ended

Describe how sectionalism contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the storyboard shown in the last image?

• To help track and organize learning about U.S. history eras

• To display famous historical figures

• To show economic growth in the U.S.

• To illustrate technological inventions

Multiple Choice

How do historians act like detectives when investigating the past?

• They solve crimes using clues from the present.

• They use clues from the past to solve mysteries about what happened long ago.

• They only use written documents to find answers.

• They rely on a single point of view to understand history.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between primary and secondary sources and give an example of each.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are important things historians check for to determine if a source is reliable?

• Validity and credibility

• Bias

• Accuracy

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all the actions that help engage in civil discourse when discussing social studies topics.

• Having respectful conversations

• Listening carefully to find common ground

• Responding with facts, not emotions

• Ignoring other people's opinions

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to think like a historian in today's world of information and misinformation?

• Because it helps separate fact from opinion, identify bias, and form well-supported ideas.

• Because historians only study the past.

• Because historians ignore opinions and focus only on facts.

• Because history is not relevant to the present or future.