Understanding Historical Perspectives

Match the term to the definition

• a firsthand account of events

• primary

• an original document or record

• photograph

• a direct conversation with a participant

• diary

• a visual representation of a moment in time

• secondary

• an interpretation or analysis of primary sources

• interview

Which is an example of emotional language in a historical text?

• "The army moved forward."

• "The brave soldiers heroically charged into the terrifying battle."

• "The soldiers advanced."

• "The troops arrived at dawn."

What does "bias" mean in history?

• A fair and balanced account

• A one-sided or unfair opinion

• A list of dates and events

• A type of primary source

Which is a secondary source?

• A letter written by Abraham Lincoln

• A biography about Abraham Lincoln

• The original Emancipation Proclamation

• A photograph taken during Lincoln’s presidency

Why is it important to know who is telling a historical story?

• To know the date of the event

• To understand possible bias or perspective

• To memorize names

• To find the location of the event

Which is a credible historical source?

• A source popular on social media

• A source based on facts and evidence

• A source with emotional language

• A source that is one person’s opinion

How can you tell if a historical account is biased?

• It uses neutral language.

• It shows only one side.

• It gives multiple viewpoints.

• It uses primary sources.

Which is most likely a primary source about the American Revolution?

• A modern history textbook

• A letter written by George Washington

• A documentary made in 2020

• An article summarizing the war

If a historical article uses words like "evil," "heroic," or "disaster," what should you consider?

• The article is unbiased.

• The article may be using emotional language to show bias.

• The article is a primary source.

• The article is a secondary source.

You have two accounts of the same event: one from someone who was there, and one from a historian. What is the main difference?

• The participant’s account is a secondary source.

• The historian’s account is a primary source.

• The participant’s account is a primary source, and the historian’s is a secondary source.

• Both are primary sources.