T0 L3 Sources

It is important to distinguish a fact from an opinion in historical writing because:

• it helps ensure accuracy and objectivity in interpreting events.

• it allows for more creative storytelling in history.

• it makes historical writing more entertaining.

• it encourages the use of personal beliefs as evidence.

A ______ is any written work or object that can be used to gather information.

• source

• pencil

• author

• library

Which of the following is a fact?

• George Washington was a great leader

• George Washington was the first president of the United States

To decide which statements in a historical letter are facts and which are opinions, what kinds of questions should you ask?

• Does the statement describe something that can be proven or verified?

• Is the statement written in a formal style?

• Does the statement mention a specific date?

• Is the statement longer than a sentence?

The word 'relevant' means ________.

• having a significant connection to the issue or idea

• completely unrelated to the topic

• difficult to understand

• impossible to define

________ is something that shows proof of truth.

• evidence

• opinion

• guess

• rumor

A ________ is firsthand evidence of an event in history.

• primary source

• secondary source

• fictional account

• legend

A ________ is a written work or visual representation created by people who were not part of the historical event.

• secondary source

• primary source

• artifact

• eyewitness account

What is a 'point of view'?

• The experiences and historical and cultural factors that determine how something will be understood

• A personal attitude about people or life

• An unreasoned, emotional judgment about people or events

What is 'bias'?

• The experiences and historical and cultural factors that determine how something will be understood

• A personal attitude about people or life

• An unreasoned, emotional judgment about people or events