§  What is a historical explanation? How are causal connections between events established in history? According to what criteria can such explanations be critically evaluated? §  In what way did you have to draw upon the powers of your imagination to figure out the mystery? §  Which is the more important attribute of the historian, the ability to analyze evidence scientifically (and so secure the foundations of an argument), or the ability to expand it with creative imagination (and create a living account)? §  KQ: In what ways can language be used to to influence, persuade or manipulate people’s emotions?   §  KQ: On what criteria can a historian evaluate the reliability of their sources?  §  KQ: Are value judgments a fault in the writing of history? Should value-laden terms, such as atrocity, regime, hero or freedom, always be avoided, or does exclusion of value judgments deprive history of meaning? §  KQ: Have technological developments enabled us to observe the past more directly?

Why do historians try to understand the historical context surrounding an event when studying it?A.It allows them to connect the event to broader historical trends.B.It helps them refute claims that their interpretations of the event are not valid.C.It helps them make generalizations about the event for a wider audience.D.It ensures that they cannot be accused of plagiarizing their sources.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which factor has played the most important role in changing the way history is studied over time?A.Historians becoming open to interpreting historical evidence from new perspectivesB.Historians giving up on crafting historical narratives in favor of presenting historical factsC.Historians relying more heavily on oral histories instead of primary sourcesD.Historians focusing on the study of comparative history rather than microhistorySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

By studying the historical context of a story, you can better understand:A.the reason the author left out certain information.B.the historical figures that the characters were based on.C.the author's attitude toward his or her audience.D.the interests and fears of the intended audience.

How is historical evidence useful to a historian?A.It prevents a historian from relying on historiography.B.It can support a historian's conclusions.C.It allows a historian to think chronologically.D.It can help a historian avoid detecting bias in a source.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

It's important to understand the role of power in the construction of historical accounts because... Group of answer choices material and political positions affect individuals' abilities to record history. grand narratives speak the full truth about what happened in history. we don't know who will be writing history for us. knowledge of history increases prejudice during intercultural communication.