Historical Thinking Skills
What is the name for an original historical document or source from the time period being studied.
primary source
Name a state on the west side of the United States.
washington
oregon
california
Which branch of the government makes and passes laws?
Judicial
What is the term for favoring native- born citizens over immigrants?
Name the war: dispute over texas annexation and border claims.
Mexican- American War
Documentaries and textbooks are both examples of what type of historical source?
secondary
Name a U.S. state is nOT part of the contiguous United States?
Hawaii or Alaska
Which branch of the government enforces laws?
Executive
War in someone's home country would be which type of "factor" for immigration?
push
Name the war: the thirteen colonies becoming independent from Great Britain.
The Revolutionary War
Telling a woman that certain activities are "not for girls" is an example of which type of bias?
Explicit
What is the smallest US state?
Rhode Island
Judicial
The opportunity to attend university in another country is an example of which type of "factor" of immigration?
Pull
Name the two sides of the Civil War. MUST have both.
Ignoring information that challenges your beliefs is an example of what type of bias?
Confirmation
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific
Name the founding principle: the presence of various ethnic groups in the United States?
diversity
Where was the primary entry for immigrants on the east coast of the united states between 1891 and 1920?
Ellis Island
Which document established the principle that the Western Hemisphere was closed to European colonization.
Monroe Doctrine
Which historical thinking skill would you use to determine if two sources about the same event agree or disagree?
- cause and effect
- sourcing
- corroboration
- contexualization
corroboration
What state is the farthest southeast of the United States?
Florida
Name the founding principle: access to higher education through scholarships and grants.
opportunity
Where was the primary entry for immigrants on the west coast of the United States between 1910 and 1940?
Angel Island
Name the war: fought over Great Britain continuing to interfere with US trade and military.
War of 1812
Which historical thinking skill would you use understand why the United States entered a war.
- cause and effect
- sourcing
- corroboration
- contexualization
cause and effect
What is the largest US state?
Alaska
Justice
Numbers and percentages are examples of what type of data?
Quantitative
In which war did the United States annex the Philippines.
The Spanish American War
What is one question you would ask while "sourcing" a historical document?
up to Mrs. Scott's discretion
Which countries border the US? Must have both!
Canada and Mexico
Name the founding principle: a wave of patriotism after the attacks on 9/11.
unity
A Mother, A Daughter, A Deadly Journey podcast is an example of what type of data?
Qualitative
Name the war: included major conflicts such as the Dakota War of 1862, the Sand Creek Massacre (1864), the Red River War (1874–1875), the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876), and the Wounded Knee Massacre
Indian Wars
Which historical thinking skill would you use to determine what was happening in the world around the time of an event?
- cause and effect
- sourcing
- corroboration
- contextualization
contextualization
What is the capital of the US?
Washington DC
Name the founding principle: voting in elections and paying taxes.
responsibility
What is the idea that American society is a blending of many cultures?
melting pot
President Washington presented this document in 1793 when Britain and France were at war.
The Neutrality Proclamation