Understanding Intended Audience in Historical Sources

The video tutorial explains the importance of identifying the intended audience of historical sources. It defines the intended audience as the original viewers or users of a source and discusses how knowing this can aid in evaluating the source's reliability and usefulness. The tutorial provides methods to determine the audience, such as analyzing the type of source, its creator, and the time of creation. Examples like Anne Frank's diary and the Eiffel Tower are used to illustrate the concept. The video concludes with a summary and directs viewers to additional resources for further learning.

Why is it important to identify the intended audience of a historical source?

• To know the geographical origin of the source

• To find out the author's background

• To understand the source's purpose and reliability

• To determine the source's age

What is meant by the 'intended audience' of a historical source?

• The people who discovered the source

• The individuals or groups the source was originally meant for

• The current readers of the source

• The people who translated the source

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the intended audience of a source?

• The color of the source

• The time of creation

• The creator of the source

• The type of source

Who are academic journals typically intended for?

• Government officials

• High school students

• University academics and students

• The general public

For whom are government documents primarily created?

• Historians

• Government employees and departments

• The general public

• University students

Which of the following is a common audience for textbooks?

• Professional historians

• High school or university students

• Government officials

• The general public

What was the intended audience of Anne Frank's diary?

• The general public

• Her family

• Historians

• The author herself

Who were the original intended visitors of the Eiffel Tower during the 1889 World's Fair?

• French government officials

• International visitors to the World's Fair

• Local Parisians

• Tourists from the 20th century

What was the original purpose of the Eiffel Tower?

• To house government offices

• To serve as a radio tower

• To demonstrate France's industrial skill

• To be a permanent tourist attraction

What should you do if you need more examples and advice on understanding intended audiences?

• Consult a government document

• Write your own diary

• Read more textbooks

• Visit historyskills.com