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What is the historian's primary tool for understanding and interpreting the past?
Primary sources
What do historical sources ascertain?
Historical facts
Which type of criticism involves evaluating the credibility, authenticity, and provenance of historical sources?
External criticism
What skill does using primary sources in historical research help develop?
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What is the focus of internal criticism in historical research?
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What does EXTERNAL CRITICISM examine?
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What is the main focus of INTERNAL CRITICISM?
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What do primary sources provide in terms of historical events?
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Why are primary sources challenging to those who use them?
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What is primary source literacy?
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