Historiography & Sources
What is the study of how history is written and interpreted?
What is historiography?
“...all men are created equal...” echoes whose Enlightenment idea?
Who is John Locke?
This document created a weak central government and a league of friendship among states.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Rule by the people, as expressed in the Constitution.
What is popular sovereignty?
In Toy Story, what is the name of the boy who owns Woody and Buzz?
Who is Andy?
Give an example of a primary source.
What is a diary, letter, or eyewitness account?
“Consent of the governed” reflects which document idea?
What is the social contract?
Name one power Congress did NOT have under the Articles.
What is the power to tax?
Term for governments whose powers are limited by law.
What is limited government?
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
What is a clownfish?
What is a key reason historians use multiple sources?
What is to confirm accuracy or identify discrepancies?
Securing rights was the purpose of government. This links to which Enlightenment thinker?
Who is John Locke?
What financial problem did the U.S. face under the Articles?
What is inflation or devalued currency?
Division of government roles into branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.
What is separation of powers?
In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba’s evil uncle?
Who is Scar?
Name a factor historians consider to judge a source's credibility.
What is the author’s background or when the source was created?
The power of the people to abolish government if it fails reflects what concept?
What is popular sovereignty?
Which document set rules for creating new territories and states, and included a ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory?
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
Power split between state and federal governments is called...
What is federalism?
In The Avengers, which superhero is known as the “God of Thunder”?
Who is Thor?
Why does perspective matter in history?
What is it helps avoid bias and build more balanced narratives?
The idea that all people are born with unalienable rights reflects which principle?
What are natural rights?
What compromise established a bicameral legislature with proportional and equal state representation?
What is the Connecticut (Great) Compromise?
Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists agreed the Articles of Confederation had problems. Which side believed those problems could best be solved by creating a stronger central government?
What are Federalists?
In Harry Potter, what is the name of the prison guarded by Dementors?
What is Azkaban?