Challenges to Studying History

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What was Christopher Columbus's main goal in 1492?

  • To spread Christianity
  • To find a new route to Asia (correct)
  • To explore the Atlantic Ocean
  • To prove the world was round

What was the result of Christopher Columbus's treatment of the Taino people on Hispaniola?

  • They were assimilated into European culture
  • They became loyal subjects of the Spanish monarch
  • They were forced into slavery and many died from torture and infectious diseases (correct)
  • They were treated as allies and trading partners

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

  • A fact is a historical event, while an opinion is a scientific theory
  • A fact is a personal view, while an opinion is a proven truth
  • A fact is an exact and specific thing, while an opinion is a view or feeling (correct)
  • A fact is a myth, while an opinion is a legend

What is a primary source of information?

<p>A diary written by a person who lived during an event (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of John A. MacDonald's National Policy?

<p>To unify the nation and solidify Canada as a place on the continent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Clifford Sifton's role in Canadian history?

<p>He was the Minister of the Interior under Laurier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the WASP model?

<p>A demographic model of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the ways that John A. MacDonald's National Policy aimed to settle the west?

<p>By using the railway to encourage immigration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges to studying history?

<p>Perception (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fragmentation in the context of studying history?

<p>The limited availability of information leading to false ideas on past events (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bias in the context of history?

<p>The prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group compared with another in a way that is unfair (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of bias in history?

<p>Older generations' preference for newer traditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is believed to be the first European to reach North America?

<p>Leif Eriksson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of distortion in history?

<p>A false understanding of historical events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Challenges to Studying History

  • Perception: how we see things is specific to our view, and no two people will see the same situation in the same way, making it harder to study history.
  • Distortion: when senses are fooled, and we are made to believe something that may not be true or real, making it harder to track timelines and gain information on events.
  • Fragmentation: limited information can lead to false ideas on events that occurred, especially in the past.

Bias in History

  • Bias: prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group compared with another in a way that is unfair.
  • Examples of bias:
    • Older generations have bias towards newer traditions and customs.
    • Political party bias.
    • Society's bias towards people who are more conventionally attractive.

The Real Christopher Columbus

  • Columbus never set foot on North American shores or unfurled the Spanish flag there; he landed on the Bahamas shores.
  • Millions of people had already been living in North America, and Leif Eriksson was the first European there, nearly 5 centuries ago.
  • Columbus had a contract with the Spanish monarch, naming him the admiral, viceroy, and governor of any land he found.
  • He forced the natives on Hispaniola, the Taino, into slavery and punished them with the loss of limb or death.
  • The Taino population was essentially killed off by the torture and infectious diseases brought by Europeans.
  • Columbus was arrested by Spanish monarchs when they found out about his mistreatment and was stripped of his governor title.

Fact vs. Opinion

  • Facts: exact and specific things that happened that can be proved to be true again and again.
  • Opinions: views, impressions, or feelings that are not exact and can't be fully proved.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

  • Primary source: a direct source of information about an event, person, or thing (e.g., trench letter).
  • Secondary source: an indirect source of information about an event, person, or thing (e.g., history textbook).

Canadian Origins

National Policy of John A. MacDonald

  • Way to unify the nation and solidify Canada as a place on the continent.
  • Complete railroad to link Toronto to the west coast – was promised to BC for joining.
  • Use railway to settle the west and encourage immigration.
  • Put in taxes and tariffs to protect Canada's young businesses.

Clifford Sifton

  • Minister of the Interior under Laurier.
  • In charge of enticing people to come to western Canada.

WASP Model

  • White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.

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