NHD Chapter 6

What is the definition of historical context?

• The background and setting of a topic
• The author's perspective and bias
• The main idea or argument of a source
• The intended audience of a source

Which of the following is NOT a type of source that can be closely read?

• Artifacts
• Images
• Text
• Secondary sources

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are original sources, while secondary sources are derivative sources
• Primary sources are written sources, while secondary sources are visual sources
• Primary sources are created during the time period being studied, while secondary sources are created after the time period
• Primary sources are created by experts, while secondary sources are created by non-experts

What information do you learn during the sourcing process?

• The author's name, the source's title, and the reason it was created
• The author's name, the source's title, and the date it was created
• The author's name, the date it was created, and the reason it was created
• The author's name, the source's title, and the date it was published

Which of the following is NOT a category of events and trends to consider when analyzing historical context?

• Economic
• Cultural
• Social
• Geographical

What is the purpose of sourcing a primary source?

• To determine its relevance to the research question
• To identify the author's perspective and bias
• To learn basic information about the source
• To evaluate its reliability

What does close reading involve?

• Actively engaging with a source to construct meaning
• Reading only the introduction and conclusion of a source
• Quickly skimming through a source to find key information
• Reading multiple sources at once

Why is it important for sources to be relevant in research?

• Relevant sources are closely related to the research question
• Relevant sources are always reliable and accurate
• Relevant sources provide a sense of a time based on firsthand knowledge and experience
• Relevant sources are easier to find and access

What should be considered when determining relevant historical context?

• Regional, national, and global trends
• The author's perspective and bias
• The format of the source
• The intended audience of the source

What is the main purpose of close reading in historical research?

• To compare and contrast multiple sources
• To gain a deeper understanding of a source
• To evaluate the reliability of a source
• To summarize the main points of a source