National History Day Review

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are created by people with different perspectives, while secondary sources are created by professional historians.
• Primary sources are created during the time period being investigated, while secondary sources are created after a historical event.
• Primary sources are created by professional historians, while secondary sources are created by people with different perspectives.
• Primary sources are created after a historical event, while secondary sources are created during the time period being investigated.

What is historical context?

• The impact or consequences of a historical topic.
• The larger setting in which a topic took place.
• The consideration of missing narratives in research.
• The act of comparing primary and secondary sources.

What is the three-question test used by historians to determine reliability?

• Is the source accurate? Is it trustworthy? Is it a primary source?
• Is the source credible? Is it trustworthy? Is it accurate?
• Is the source credible? Is it a primary source? Is it a reliable source?
• Is the source primary or secondary? Is it a reliable source? Is it a credible source?

What is the definition of a missing narrative?

• A source that is not considered reliable.
• A perspective that is not represented in the research.
• A secondary source that is not available for research.
• A primary source that is not available for research.

What is the definition of historical accuracy?

• The requirement for historians to present accurate information about the past.
• The act of creating a historical argument.
• The consideration of multiple perspectives in research.
• The use of a variety of sources in research.

What is the purpose of using secondary sources in historical research?

• To ensure that all sources are reliable.
• To present accurate information about the past.
• To analyze evidence from the past.
• To understand the impact of a historical topic.

Why is it important for historians to consider missing narratives in their research?

• To ensure their research is unbiased
• To avoid plagiarism
• To make their research more interesting
• To include a diverse range of perspectives

What is the definition of wide research?

• The use of a variety of sources in research.
• The consideration of multiple perspectives.
• The act of creating a historical argument.
• The examination of primary and secondary sources.

What is the definition of reliability in historical research?

• The act of creating a historical argument.
• The use of a variety of sources in research.
• The consideration of multiple perspectives.
• Ensuring that sources are credible, trustworthy, and accurate.

Why is using a wide variety of sources important in historical research?

• To ensure that all sources are reliable.
• To understand the impact of a historical topic.
• To consider multiple perspectives.
• To present accurate information about the past.