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What makes a source credible
its accuracy can be corroborated
As one form of historical source secondary sources are based on
Give three different examples of when periodization can be utilized
Periodization can be used in training cyclists. Periodization
can be used in weight lifters. Periodization can be used in terms
of how a child grows. Periodization is three cycles of something,
three stages of how things grow and adapt and evolve.
Is a map created by explores a primary source
Yes. A primary source is basically something that is created by
someone that has direct personal knowledge of what they're writing
it about. For instance someone witnessing a fight, and writing
about it is a primary source. So a map created by an explorer who
is directly witnessing what he's mapping is definitely a primary
source.
What organizational method would you most likely use when writing an essay on the series of events that led to the American civil war
Unlike a primary source a secondary source can be what-
Unlike a primary source, a secondary source can be more
informative, providing you with secondhand accounts of an event and
other background information.
What events are correlated but do not necessarily have a causal relationship
You did not list any events.
Which word best describes the main idea of the following statement from a Venetian merchant
Which item is an example of a secondary source
An online encyclopedia article about Franklin Roosevelt
Which scenario describes an example of continuity over time
China is ruled by a series of imperial dynasties for thousands of years. (APEX)
Which item is an example of a primary source
A.
A diary entry from an American homemaker in 1933
B.
A book about the Civil War written by a historian
C.
A blog entry arguing that Theodore Roosevelt was the most important U.S. president
D.
A magazine's analysis of the history of voting
A historian compares transcripts of speeches delivered by powerful leaders throughout world history. These transcripts serve as which of the following
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Primary sources tion…
Why is it so difficult for historians to arrive at an interpretation of past events that is universally accepted
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Primary sources may be incomplete or contradict other
sources.
Considering the historian's use of source material which interpretation is most valid
A historian cites a series of secret cartoons drawn while Germany occupied France during World War II in order to draw conclusions about an underground resistance movement.
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What do reliable sources include in order to allow readers to evaluate sources for themselves
Which interpretation about Yu Hsien is supported by this source
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Yu Hsien hated non-Chinese religions like Christianity.
Why is it important to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation
The setting of an event can provide insight into why it happened.
The yellow shaded regions on this map represent the Ottoman Empire in 1683. Which claim does the map most support
included more than one territory
Which situation describes a historian using rhetoric
A historian makes a speech arguing that Great Britain had history’s great empire.
The main difference between an argumentative essay and an explanatory essay is that an argumentative essay
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is created to convince others to accept the author's point of
view.
When working with sources a writer can avoid plagiarism by
Keeping an organized record of all sources he or she referred. (APEX)
What items in the list are primary sources a historian could use to contextualize why a political revolution occurred in Egypt in 2011
What is the best way to determine whether the historian's interpretation is valid
If the question is:
A historian is writing a book about the fall of the Soviet Union. He claims that the country collapsed because it spent too much of its money on its military rather than providing domestic services to its people. What is the best way to determine whether the historian’s interpretation is valid?
Then the answer would be:
Corroborate the interpretation with other secondary sources.
What item is a example of a primary source apex
A letter is a primary source.
When Breaking history into distinct periods of time is an example of____
Chronological thinking. (APEX)