Type of Sources
This type of source is an original document, artifact, or piece of evidence created during the time under study.
a primary source
What does OPVL stand for?
origin, purpose, value, limitations
This French king, known as the “Sun King,” is the best example of absolutism in Europe.
Louis XIV
This document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the American colonies’ independence from Britain.
the Declaration of Independence
This European country became the Americans’ key ally, providing military and financial support
France
A history textbook that explains the causes of the French Revolution is this type of source.
secondary source
The weaknesses of a source, such as bias, lack of detail, or one-sided perspective are called:
limitations
It describes the belief that kings received their power directly from God.
the Divine Right of Kings
This Boston event in 1773 was a protest against British taxes on tea
the Boston Tea Party
This 1783 treaty officially ended the American Revolution and recognized U.S. independence.
Treaty of Paris
This type of source usually organizes and summarizes information from other sources, such as databases.
tertiary source
Value of a private soldier’s letter from the trenches
It provides personal, first-hand accounts
This Enlightenment philosopher believed in natural rights: life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
This man was the commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
What are the rights Thomas Jefferson talked about in the declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness
A soldier’s diary from World War I is a primary source. A documentary about World War I using that diary would be considered this type of source.
Secondary source
In OPVL, which tells us when, where, and by whom a source was created.
Origin
Three importan element for the Scientific Revolution
reason, observation, and evidence
These battles set the beginning of the war.
the Battles of Lexington and Concord
American Revolution inspire directly this major revolution
The French Revolution
Rank these three items from primary to tertiary:
An entry in Encyclopedia Britannica about Ancient Egypt.
A pharaoh’s tomb artifacts.
A historian’s book analyzing Ancient Egyptian society.
1 → Primary: A pharaoh’s tomb artifacts
2 → Secondary: A historian’s book analyzing society
3 → Tertiary: Encyclopedia Britannica
What's the purpose of a government propaganda poster?
influence public's opinion and intentions
This Enlightenment thinker argued for separation of powers
Montesquieu
This 1781 battle was the last major battle of the Revolution.
the Battle of Yorktown
How were the patriots also called?
Whigs