Standard 1 - Foundations of History

Select the reasons why we study history.

• It makes you an engaged citizen

• It isn't really important to know history because we can 'Google' it

• It allows us to attempt to avoid making the same errors from the past

• It helps to create empathy for historical figures

Which of these is a characteristic of primary sources?

• They are created by someone who did not experience the events first hand

• They include personal bias

• They provide an interpretation or analysis of secondary sources

• They are usually original documents or artifacts

Which of these is an example of a secondary source?

• A student journal during the Covid lockdowns
• A newspaper article on the surrender of Germany from 1945
• A photograph of the dustbowl in 1930
• A biography on Martin Luther King Jr.

Which statement is true of primary sources but not secondary sources?

• Primary sources generally reflect personal bias.

• Primary sources are usually books written about a subject.

• Primary sources often involve eyewitness accounts.

• Primary sources usually include historical interpretation.

Which of these is a primary source?

• Chapter of a textbook on early immigration during the 1900s

• A biography written about George Washington

• Original document of the American Constitution

• A History Channel documentary on the Civil War

Bias shows a leaning to one side or opinion. Select any statements that reflect bias.

• "Women are very emotional and not very good drivers."

• "American expansion was great for the Native Americans. It helped them fit into American society better."

• "The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919."

• "The United States won World War II."

Which of these is a characteristic of secondary sources?

• They are created by someone who experienced the events first hand

• They include personal bias

• They provide an interpretation or analysis of primary sources

• They are usually original documents or artifacts

Match the following map tools to their functions

• Compass

• Map tool that shows primary directions

• Legend

• Map tool that shows what symbols mean

• Scale

• Map tool that shows distance

What type of map is this?

• Regional

• Political

• Physical

• Topographic

What does a physical map typically show?

• Political boundaries

• Population density

• Landforms and terrain

• Roads and highways