Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

Why is analyzing historical documents important?

• It helps us memorize dates.

• It is a fun activity.

• It offers new perspectives on past events.

• It makes history more confusing.

What did John Dahlberg Acton say about history?

• History is an illumination of the soul.

• History is a collection of facts.

• History is a burden on the memory.

• History is a mystery.

What is a primary source?

• A document created long after an event.

• A summary of an event.

• A fictional story about an event.

• A first-hand account created during or shortly after an event.

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

• A diary from a historical figure.

• A government document from the time of the event.

• A biography written years later.

• A newspaper article from the event's time.

What is the purpose of building the background?

• To memorize dates.

• To rewrite the document.

• To understand the context in which the source was created.

• To find errors in the document.

What should you do when diving into the document?

• Rewrite the document.

• Skip to the end.

• Focus on the language and symbolism used.

• Ignore new words.

Why is it important to determine the purpose of the source?

• To find out the author's message and perspective.

• To ignore the author's bias.

• To rewrite the source.

• To memorize the content.

What should you consider about the author when determining the purpose?

• Their bias and perspective.

• Their handwriting.

• Their age.

• Their favorite color.

What is the final step in analyzing a historical document?

• Ignoring the audience.

• Recognizing the reaction to the source.

• Rewriting the document.

• Memorizing the content.

Why is analyzing historical documents a vital step?

• It makes history boring.

• It furthers our knowledge of historical events.

• It is a waste of time.

• It helps us forget the past.