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Think like Historian

Think like Historian: Unit 1

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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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