Historical Sources & Analysis Review

What is a primary source?

• An original document or object created during the time period being studied.

• A document or recording that relates to, discusses, or analyzes a primary source.

• A compilation or digest of primary and secondary sources.

What is a secondary source?

• An original document or object created during the time period being studied.

• A document or recording that relates to, discusses, or analyzes a primary source.

• A compilation or digest of primary and secondary sources.

What is a tertiary source?

• An original document or object created during the time period being studied.

• A document or recording that relates to, discusses, or analyzes a primary source.

• A compilation or digest of primary and secondary sources.

What does written evidence consist of?

• Documents and texts that provide information about a historical event or period.

• Information shared through spoken word.

• Images and illustrations that offer insight into historical events.

What is oral evidence?

• Information shared through spoken word.

• Documents and texts that provide information about a historical event or period.

• Images and illustrations that offer insight into historical events.

What is visual evidence?

• Information shared through spoken word.

• Documents and texts that provide information about a historical event or period.

• Images and illustrations that offer insight into historical events.

What does physical evidence refer to?

• Tangible artifacts or objects from the past that provide direct evidence about historical life and events.

• Documents and texts that provide information about a historical event or period.

• Information shared through spoken word.

What are charts used for?

• Organizing information visually in columns and rows.

• Showing changes and trends over time.

• Expressing a point of view on political issues.

What do maps show?

• Countries and the political divisions/physical features within them.

• Historical events in the order in which they occurred.

• Changes and trends over time.

What are political cartoons?

• A combination of words and images used to express a point of view on political issues.

• Documents and texts that provide information about a historical event or period.

• Tangible artifacts or objects from the past.