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Think like Historian
Think like Historian: Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chronology | The order in which events happen |
| primary source | first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event |
| secondary source | accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event |
| point of view | an opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document, influenced by the author’s personal circumstances |
| bias | unreasoned, emotional judgment about people and events |
| frame of reference | the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view |
| sourcing | examining the “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” and “why” of a document |
| corroboration | comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2) evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives |
| historical context | the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view |
| Map | a drawing of a geographic area |
| Physical Map | shows physical characteristics of a region, such as rivers, mountains, vegetation and elevations. |
| Political Map | major boundaries between countries or states |
| Thematic Map | a map that emphasizes a particular theme or special topic such as the average distribution of rainfall in an area. |
| political cartoon | A drawing that expresses an opinion about a topic or issue that are humorous, but the point they make is serious. |
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MsCarr2020
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