Problems faced by historians
A set opinion that makes it impossible to judge fairly
textbook, films, documentaries
what is examples of secondary sources?
a non specific, non limited question
what is general question?
To become aware through the use of the 5 senses.
what is perception?
Diaries, letters, newspapers
what is example of primary evidence?
specific, thorough investigative questions
what is probing question?
To break into parts from a whole, isolated or incomplete parts.
what is fragmentation?
what is primary source/evidence?
a statement supported by evidence
what is thesis?
To modify out of shape, misrepresenting the original form. often in oral histories
What is distortion?
evidence based on primary sources
what is secondary evidence?
anthing known to be true, based on evidence
what is fact?
the study of past events that involved or affected people, usually studied through interpretations of evidence
what is history?
drawing conclusions by speculation