Historiography Basics
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Which of the following is an example of continuity in a historical context?

  • The enactment of a law that remains in effect for several decades (correct)
  • The development of new technologies
  • A shift in political leadership after an election
  • The invention of the printing press

    • Immediate causes are difficult to identify and are less obvious

    False (B)

    Provide an example of change and continuity? (One example each)

    Change: Horse carriages changed to vehicles. Continuity: Streets are clean

    A graphic representation of history on a line is called a ______

    <p>timeline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following component from "Historical Significance" with their description.

    <p>Importance of the time of the event = Relevance Impact = Consequence Symbolic Meaning = Meaning behind event Location of event = Location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'historiography'?

    <p>The study of the way history is written. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A translated historical document is considered a primary source.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of source criticism in the historical method?

    <p>to evaluate a source's reliability and relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sources can be lost because people want to ______ them or because they don’t suit popular beliefs.

    <p>destroy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following source types with their description:

    <p>Primary Source = Original source of information from the time period. Secondary Source = Analysis or interpretation of original information. Tertiary Source = Source that uses secondary sources; no primary source has been used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

    <p>A government document from 1942 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content given, all historical sources are intentionally preserved.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List at least three elements to consider when analyzing the 'Origin' of a source during the historical method.

    <p>who wrote it, date, where</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provinces are considered the Prairie Provinces in Canada?

    <p>Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Canadian government welcomed all immigrants equally during the building of the Canadian railroad.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the homes made of grass and dirt, built by immigrants on Western farms, called?

    <p>Soddies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chinese immigrants referred to Canada as ______ due to the gold rush and opportunities it presented.

    <p>Gold Mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the head tax imposed on Chinese immigrants in Canada?

    <p>To deter Chinese immigration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Prime Minister with his key position on immigration:

    <p>Wilfrid Laurier = Wanted white farmers who could handle prairie winters and who were white Winston Churchill = Prime Minister of Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intentional bias in a source is a tendency to draw conclusions or generalize a group or time period based on a narrow range of examples

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of data manipulation, as exemplified by the edited photo of Winston Churchill?

    <p>Conforming to political views or societal standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'We Can Do It!' campaign aimed to:

    <p>Persuade women to support the war effort by joining the workforce. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bias always invalidates a source's value.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is presentism?

    <p>Judging past events and actions through the lens of modern values and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ bias involves emphasizing certain aspects through the use of language.

    <p>linguistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of bias with their definitions:

    <p>Source Bias = Presenting only one side of a story without considering other perspectives. Personal Bias = A subjective reaction to a source based on one's own experiences and beliefs. Hindsight Bias = The tendency to view past events as predictable. Confirmation Bias = Seeking out information that confirms pre-existing beliefs and ignoring contradictory evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a limitation that can affect one's perspective when writing a report card?

    <p>The teacher's personal feelings toward the student (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Political cartoons generally provide first-hand perspectives of all individuals involved in the depicted events.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should one consider in order to avoid presentism when interpreting sources?

    <p>The values, beliefs, and conditions present at the time the source was created.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Historiography

    The study of how history is written and interpreted.

    Primary Sources

    Original documents or evidence from a specific time and place.

    Secondary Sources

    Analyzed or interpreted information derived from primary sources.

    Tertiary Sources

    Sources that summarize secondary sources without original content.

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    Historical Method

    A process of analyzing sources to uncover historical truths.

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    Source Criticism

    Evaluating the reliability, relevance, and context of a source.

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    Contradictory Sources

    Sources that offer opposing views or information.

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    Evaluating Purpose of Sources

    Analyzing why a source was created and its intended audience.

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    Immediate Causes

    Obvious and easily identifiable reasons that directly cause events.

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    Underlying Causes

    Less obvious reasons that can lead to similar future events when removed.

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    Continuity

    Elements that remain unchanged over time, like laws or traditions.

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    Change

    Occasions in history where new events or experiences emerge over time.

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    Historical Significance

    The importance of an event based on its influence and relevance in history.

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    Inference

    An educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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    Prairie Provinces

    Regions in Canada: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta.

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    Soddies

    Homes made of grass and dirt by immigrants in the prairies.

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    Gold Mountain

    Nickname for the area many Chinese immigrants sought during the Gold Rush.

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    Head Tax

    Tax imposed on Chinese immigrants to limit their entry to Canada.

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    Bias

    A preference or inclination that can affect interpretation and reliability of a source.

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    Stereotypes

    Generalizations about a group based on limited examples.

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    Intentional Bias

    Bias present when a source aims to persuade or convince its audience.

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    Type of Source Bias

    Bias that presents one perspective, omitting others.

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    Personal Bias

    Your own reactions influencing source interpretation.

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    Presitism

    Judging historical events with a modern perspective.

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    Linguistic Bias

    Persuasion through language emphasis.

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    Hindsight Bias

    Believing past events were predictable after they occur.

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    Confirmation Bias

    Favoring information that supports existing beliefs.

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    Historical Perspective

    Understanding different views from past events.

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    Value of a Biased Source

    Bias doesn’t diminish a source's worth if acknowledged.

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    Study Notes

    Historiography

    • Historiography is the study of how history is written
    • Sources used in history include primary, secondary, and tertiary sources
    • Primary sources are original information from the time period, such as original documents, letters, interviews, and artifacts
    • Secondary sources analyze and interpret primary sources, such as textbooks, essays, and biographies
    • Tertiary sources use secondary sources, such as encyclopedias
    • Historical sources can be kept accidentally or deliberately, lost due to events like war or deliberate destruction
    • Purposes for keeping sources or destroying them can vary, such as the desire to document heroes, or hide undesirable information to present a biased view of history
    • Historical Method involves analyzing sources to find the truth
    • Source Criticism involves evaluating the reliability and relevance of sources
    • Contradictory sources are sources with differing opinions or accounts of events
    • Origin, who wrote it, when, and where?

    Source Bias

    • Intentional bias is designed to convince or persuade, like propaganda, or advertisements
    • Images & languages bias
    • Sources might only show one side of a story
    • Personal bias is a personal opinion or perspective
    • Experiences & age can color a person's perspective
    • Presitism occurs when we judge past events from a modern perspective, rather than evaluating them based on the context of their time
    • Historical perspective is crucial to avoid viewing history from a modern perspective
    • Considering people's values, beliefs, and practices from the past is important in determining their motivations, actions and decisions
    • Different perspectives are considered in evaluating bias
    • Understanding continuity and change over time provide insight into the evolution of events.
    • Understanding cause-and-effect relationships and historical significance helps in placing events and people in context, leading to deeper understanding.

    Historical Thinking Concepts

    • Historical perspective involves acknowledging multiple perspectives and avoiding presentism
    • Cause and consequence considers both immediate and underlying causes of events
    • Continuity and change are essential concepts for analyzing historical patterns and progress
    • Historical significance evaluates the importance of events and figures based on their impact on the past and future

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    Explore the foundations of historiography and the various types of historical sources. This quiz covers primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, along with the methodologies for analyzing and criticizing historical information. Test your understanding of how history is written and the significance of each source type.

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