U1 Historical Thinking Review

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What is the purpose of "reasoning" in historical thinking?

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To demonstrate why the evidence supports the claim

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How is "history" defined in the document?

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An account of the past based on evidence from multiple sources and perspectives.

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Which skill is developed by studying history?

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Intellectual courage

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What does it mean to "contextualize" an event?

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To identify the events and circumstances of the time period when the source was created.

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Which feature is NOT considered important for determining the reliability of a source? Options: Color of the paper, Author or creator, Purpose, Audience

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Color of the paper

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A biography written about Abraham Lincoln in 2020, A speech given by Abraham Lincoln, A diary from a Civil War soldier, A photograph taken during World War I

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A biography written about Abraham Lincoln in 2020

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Which of the following is NOT a feature to consider when evaluating source reliability? Type of source, Time period, Font size, Location

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Font size

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What is bias?

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When a writer or speaker exhibits partiality toward or prejudice against a person, topic, or idea

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What is a limitation in the context of historical sources?

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A specific reason that prevents a source from being reliable for a specific purpose

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What does reliability mean in historical sources?

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The usefulness of information in a source for a given purpose