Understanding Historical Events

What is a primary source?

• A source that provides interpretation or analysis based on primary sources

• A direct or first-hand piece of evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art

• A source that talks about what happened using the primary source but adds its own thoughts, analyses, or interpretations

• A source that provides information about social, political, and economic factors

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• Diary entry written by a person who witnessed an event

• History book analyzing a primary source

• Photograph taken during a historical event

• Official document like a birth certificate

What do social factors in history refer to?

• Aspects related to society and its members, such as traditions, values, and social structures

• Principles, activities, and governance related to running a state or country

• Elements concerning producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services

• Interpretation or analysis based on primary sources

Answer explanation

Social factors in history refer to aspects related to society and its members. This includes traditions, values, and social structures which are interconnected. These facets shape the society in significant ways, often affecting the course of history.

I am a Jewish female who immigrated to America from Germany. We used to be wealthy, but we lost our home, money and personal property after the Nazis won the election. Adolf Hitler is now the Chancellor of Germany. He has outlawed all Jews from working in banks, lending money, owning jewelry stores, shops, and even bakeries.

What social features can you identify in this excerpt? (age, gender, culture, social class)

Can you observe any political or economic elements about this time period from this excerpt? If so, which ones and why?

What do economic factors in history involve?

• Aspects related to society and its members, such as traditions, values, and social structures

• Principles, activities, and governance related to running a state or country

• Elements concerning producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services

• Interpretation or analysis based on primary sources

How do primary and secondary sources help us understand historical events?

• They provide information about social, political, and economic factors

• They give us a complete understanding of past events

• They help us understand the what, when, and who of historical events

• They analyze and critique primary sources

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• History book analyzing a primary source

• Photograph taken during a historical event

• Official document like a birth certificate

• Diary entry written by a person who witnessed an event

What are some examples of secondary sources?

• Diary entry written by a person who witnessed an event

• History book analyzing a primary source

• Photograph taken during a historical event

• Official document like a birth certificate

How do economic factors influence historical events?

• They provide information about social, political, and economic factors

• They give us a complete understanding of past events

• They help us understand the what, when, and who of historical events

• They analyze and critique primary sources

What is the role of political factors in shaping history?

• Patterns of human behavior and interaction

• Legislative systems and political ideologies

• Geographical features and climate conditions

• Artistic expression in a cultural context