Rule 4.2 Essential Project Elements

What does historical context refer to?

• The impact or consequences of a historical event

• The larger setting in which a historical event took place

• The multiple perspectives on a historical event

• The accuracy of historical information

What factors can influence an individual's perspective on a historical event?

• All of the above

• Cultural and political influences

• Intellectual and religious beliefs

• Economic and social conditions

Why is historical accuracy important for historians?

• To determine the impact of a historical event

• To analyze primary and secondary sources

• To make a historical argument

• To present accurate historical facts

What does historical significance refer to?

• The multiple perspectives on a historical event

• The larger setting in which a historical event took place

• The accuracy of historical information

• The impact or consequences of a historical event

What is a historical argument?

• A primary source created by a historian

• A central point or focus of a historical project

• A secondary source created by a historian

• A factual statement about a historical event

What should historians do if they find contradictory sources about a fact?

• Use the sources that support their argument

• Ignore the contradictory sources

• Present both contradictory sources without analysis

• Dig deeper to determine the correct information

What does historical significance answer?

• The accuracy of historical information

• The impact or consequences of a historical event

• The larger setting in which a historical event took place

• The multiple perspectives on a historical event

What should a historical argument reflect?

• The analysis of historical evidence

• The personal opinion of the historian

• The popular belief about a historical event

• The historical context of the event

What is the purpose of examining multiple perspectives in history?

• To determine the accuracy of historical information

• To present a balanced view of a historical event

• To support a specific historical argument

• To analyze primary and secondary sources

What is the role of primary and secondary sources in historical research?

• To provide contradictory information

• To support a specific historical argument

• To determine the accuracy of historical information

• To present a balanced view of a historical event