chapter 1, lesson 2 how does a historian work? it matters because: knowing how historians work helps...
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Chapter 1, Lesson 2How Does a Historian
Work?It Matters Because:
Knowing how historians work helps us understand
historical information.
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I. What is Evidence?A. Historians use two types of sources
1. Primary - evidence from an eyewitness to an event 2. Secondary - evidence from a source that is not an eyewitness
C. Historians must determine if source is reliable
1. A source’s point of view can affect its reliability. How?
a. may influence what information is included & what is not
2. A source’s bias can affect its reliability. How?a. information may or may not be given
truthfully
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Portrait of General George Washington, posed for as Commander of the Colonial Army
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Portrait of Colonel George Washington, depicting him during the French and Indian War; painted in 1800s
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Da Vinci’s The Last Supper …as a
source on the life of Jesus Christ
…as a source on Renaissance Art
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Modern Lewis & Clark Map
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William Clark’s hand-drawn expedition map
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Genuine Medieval armor and weapons on display at the Art Institute of Chicago
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A working model of Leonardo’s catapult design, following da Vinci’s plans
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Da Vinci’s original catapult design
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…as a source on New York City on 9/11
…as a source on America’s feelings after 9/11
23-year-old Mr. Walls