History and Document Analysis Terms
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Which term refers to someone who was present or witnessed an event?

  • Secondary Source
  • Pledge
  • Primary Source (correct)
  • Historian

    • What is the purpose of the Preamble in a document?

  • To explain the document's purpose (correct)
  • To provide historical context
  • To make a promise
  • To state the author's opinion

    • What is an Historian?

  • A primary source
  • A person who uses secondary sources
  • A student of history (correct)
  • Someone who pledged allegiance

    • What is the term for someone's opinion influenced by their own beliefs?

    <p>Point of View</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the circumstances surrounding an event?

    <p>Historical Context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document does the Bill of Rights belong to?

    <p>The Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the US government officially recognize the Pledge of Allegiance?

    <p>1924</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Allegiance' mean?

    <p>A promise or loyalty to a country or cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation did the colonists want to declare their independence from?

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

    What is NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>The Magna Carta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is responsible for outlining the three branches of government?

    <p>The Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many colonies joined together to declare independence?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the war that followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>American Revolutionary War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason to analyze information?

    <p>To understand it better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nickname of the person known as the 'Father of the Declaration of Independence'?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the national holiday celebrated on July 4th?

    <p>Independence Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is someone who was present or witnessed an event?

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

    What is the part of a document that explains its purpose to the reader?

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

    What is someone's opinion that is influenced by their own beliefs?

    <p>Point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for someone who is loyal to a country or cause?

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

    What is a primary source?

    <p>A firsthand account of an event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

    <p>The Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Pledge of Allegiance officially recognized by the U.S. government?

    <p>1924</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation did the colonists want to declare their independence from?

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

    Which document is responsible for outlining the three branches of government?

    <p>The Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason the Continental Congress created the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>To list the violations of people's rights by King George III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many colonies originally joined together to declare independence?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the war that followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>The American Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Declaration of Independence'?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of July 4th in American history?

    <p>It is the day the Declaration of Independence was signed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Sources

    • A Primary Source is a firsthand account of an event, written by someone who witnessed it.
    • A Secondary Source is an account of an event written by someone who was not present at the event.

    Historical Terms

    • Historical Context refers to the circumstances surrounding an event.
    • Point of View refers to a person's opinion, influenced by their own beliefs.
    • A Historian is a student or writer of history.

    Documents and Their Purposes

    • The Preamble is the part of a document that explains its purpose to the reader.
    • The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise to be loyal to something.
    • The Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution.
    • The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and declared independence from Britain.

    American History

    • The Continental Congress created the Declaration of Independence.
    • There were 13 colonies that joined together to declare independence.
    • The American Revolutionary War followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
    • The National Holiday celebrated on July 4th commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

    Important Figures

    • Thomas Jefferson is nicknamed the "Father of the Declaration of Independence".

    Critical Thinking

    • Analyzing information is important to understand different perspectives and form opinions.
    • One way to organize information is to categorize it by theme or topic.

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