Primary & Secondary sources
A diary written by a Civil War soldier is what type of source?
Primary
What should you identify before deciding if a source is trustworthy
The author or creator.
George Washington was the first U.S. president." Fact or opinion?
Fact
What does it mean to compare two sources?
Look for similarities.
What is an inference
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
A history textbook about the American Revolution is what type of source?
What is the author's purpose if they are trying to persuade readers
To persuade
George Washington was America's greatest president." Fact or opinion
Opinion
Why might two eyewitnesses describe the same event differently
Different perspectives, experiences, or bias
Why should historians ask questions about sources?
To better understand the information and investigate further.
Name one example of an artifact
Pottery, tools, weapons, clothing, coins, fossils
What is bias?
A personal opinion or viewpoint that may affect how information is presented.
Which can be proven true or false: fact or opinion?
Opinion
What does it mean to contrast two sources
Look for differences.
What should you do if two sources disagree?
Compare evidence, evaluate reliability, and seek additional sources
What source involves interviewing someone about events they experienced
Oral history
What does it mean to paraphrase information
Restate it in your own words.
rue or False: Opinions often include words like "best," "worst," or "should."
True
hat is one way to establish the validity of information
Compare multiple reliable sources
Why is synthesizing information from multiple sources important?
It creates a more complete and accurate understanding of history.
Give two examples of primary sources.
Letters, diaries, photographs, government documents, speeches, artifacts, newspapers from the time.
Why should historians examine more than one source?
To verify information, reduce bias, and gain multiple perspectives.
Why is it important to separate fact from opinion when studying history?
To make accurate conclusions based on evidence
If three reliable sources agree on an event, what does that suggest?
The information is more likely to be accurate.
A historian studies a diary, a newspaper article, and an interview about the same historical event. Why is using all three sources better than using only one?
Using multiple sources provides different perspectives, helps identify bias, verifies facts, and leads to more accurate conclusions.