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As one form of historical source secondary sources are based on
How do correlation and causation differ
Correlation is when two things are related or have similar
properties and they can exist independently. Causation means that
one thing made the other thing happen.
How would you refute an author's claim with a counterclaim
To refute a claim with a counterclaim, you must support your
argument with evidence to ensure the validity of your claims.
What events are correlated but do not necessarily have a causal relationship
You did not list any events.
If there is a correlation between event a and Event B what statements is true
event B has something in common with event A
What statements is an example of evidence a historian could use to support a claim about the American Civil War
The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves only in states that
had seceded from the union
Which of The following best describes a historical argument
Answer this question… Which of the following best describes a historical argument?
Which word best describes the main idea of the following statement from a Venetian merchant
Why is it so difficult for historians to arrive at an interpretation of past events that is universally accepted
Answer this question…
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.
What is a person's explanation for a past event known as
Answer this question… Historical interpretation
Which piece of information would most help a historian create an interpretation of this photograph of workers in a factory
The type of products the factory produced
This poster shows a dragon symbolizing China fighting against a group of European soldiers. Which interpretation of Chinese history does the poster support1
many chinese viewed europeans as enemies when this poster was created.
This passage most illustrates a claim of .
Answer this question…
fact
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.
What is a major difference between a sound generalization and an oversimplification
a sound generalization considers more factors than an
oversimplification
Why is it so difficult for historians to arrive at an interpretation of past events that is university accepted
Answer this question…
Primary sources may be incomplete or contradict other
sources.
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 is a major difference between a sound generalization in an oversimplification
A sound generalization considers more factors than an oversimplification.
Which part of the historian's argument does not rely on any historical evidence
In his opinion, it is morally wrong for any political movement to use any violence to achieve its goals