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The time and place rule determines that the a source and its creator were to an event in the past the more valuable the source will be?
Historians use the time and place rule because the source is deemed to be more reliable. The other rule historians use is the bias rule that says everyone will be biased in some way when recounting events.
What do historians use oral tradions?
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What do the two different kinds of sources used most by historians to answer questions about the past include?
primary and secondary sources.
What are the two sources that historians use?
primary sources and secondary sources.
What historians think about Augustus Caesar?
There are three categories for historians and their source material: Primary: ancient historians existed at the time of the event Secondary: ancient historians existed after the event and analysed/used primary sources modern: Modern historaians who use either of the above majority of the primary sources do not criticize Augustus and idolize him, in contrast some secondary sources like Tacitus hate Augustus Overall however it is agreed(by many modern historians) that Augustus was emperor because of his freinds Marcus vipsanius Agrippa and Gaius Maecanus. The primary sources(historians) were either sychophantic or terrified of persecution by Augustus, the Secondary sources are also biased because they were hired by patrons with vested interests in Augustus's depiction. In short thereare a range of views all with their own bias.
Why do historians have to evaluate primary and secondary sources they use to answer their questions?
to be happy
What is one term for one kind or source most used by historians to answer questions about the past?
Primary sources are used commonly among historians. A primary source of information is an account from someone that was present at a certain time or event.
How do historians solve the mysteries of the past?
They ask questions about the past in order to understand the present. They use variety of methods to help them answer questions about what happened in the past. Historians also examine proof and draw conclusions as they answer historical questions.
Why do historians source?
They use sources because it explains what happened and why. It also replaces paragraphs
What questions do historians ask?
Historians usually ask questions that begin with who, what, when, why and how. they tend to base their questions around one major question.
Why do historians have to to evaluate the primary and secondary sources they use to answer their questions?
just give me the answer it isnt hard
The time and place rule determines that the a source and its creator were to an event in the past the more valuable the source will be?
Historians use the time and place rule because the source is deemed to be more reliable. The other rule historians use is the bias rule that says everyone will be biased in some way when recounting events.
What do historians ask?
Historians usually ask questions that begin with who, what, when, why and how. they tend to base their questions around one major question.
What can historians not use to study prehistory?
Any written document, otherwise that would be an source and be a part of history.
How is a bias source of use to a historian?
It helps historians to remember to check other sources for facts.
What is historians key question about the civil war?
There are several questions about the civil war. The main questions which historians have about the war however, is if it was inevitable.
Why do historians ask questions to evaluate their sources?
Asking questions helps them investigate the past in a meaningful way. They also focus the historians research.
