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TERMS & NAMES
primary source
secondary source
oral history
How Historians
Study the Past
Build on What You Know You may know where your parents or ancestors came from and some of the stories about them. Relatives and their stories help people understand their family history. Now learn what historians use to help them understand the past.
Understanding the Past
ESSENTIAL QUESTION What questions do historians ask to help them understand the past?
People investigate their family history to find out about their ancestors. In the process, however, they also find out about themselves. We study world history for the same reasons.
Why Study History? What has already happened to a person, a family, or a
society affects what will occur today and in the future. But history is much more than simply recounting and studying past events. Examining a historical event also involves studying a society’s culture, religion, politics, and economics.
When historians examine past events, they try to find patterns. They look for causes and effects that explain how and why events happened. They also try to understand why some ideas and traditions last and why others die out. Just as important, historians attempt to see the past through the eyes of the people who lived it. By doing so, historians gain greater insight into human nature and answer important historical questions.

Asking Historical Questions As historians study the past, they ask themselves questions like those below. These questions help historians compare different societies and draw conclusions about the past.
• How have groups or societies interacted, and what have been the results?
• How have leaders governed societies?
• How have belief systems developed and changed?
• How have societies dealt with differences among their people?
• How have societies tried to protect people’s security?
• How are societies similar and different?

Why do we study history?
The Historian’s Tools
ESSENTIAL QUESTION What methods do historians use to help them answer questions about what happened in the past? When you hang up a picture, you use a hammer to pound in the nail. Historians also use tools to do their job. These tools include primary sources, secondary sources, and oral history.

Primary Sources A primary source is something written or created by a person who witnessed a historical event. You will learn about an ancient primary source on the next page. Primary sources include letters, diaries, eyewitness articles, videotapes, speeches, and photographs. Artifacts, such as the human-made tools, are also primary sources.

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How Knowledge of the Past Changes
ESSENTIAL QUESTION What steps do historians take as they answer historical questions?
Detectives use fingerprints and other evidence to solve crimes. Historians act as detectives too. They use evidence from primary, secondary, and oral sources.
Fact or Fiction? Historical evidence isn’t always as simple as a bloodstain at a crime
scene. Historians sometimes have more information than they can use when they try to answer a question. They must sort through all of the information and choose what’s most important and most trustworthy as evidence. In addition, sometimes what historians thought was true turns out to be false. For instance, one historian proved that the so-called mummy’s
curse was false. According to legend, the curse would kill anyone who entered the tomb of an ancient Egyptian ruler. Many people believed the curse had caused the death of English archaeologist Lord Carnarvon. He died suddenly in 1923, shortly after entering the tomb
of ancient Egyptian ruler “King Tut.” People believe that the other archaeologists who had entered the tomb between 1923 and 1926 would also die as a result of the curse. However, a historian later examined the archaeologists’ death records. Their average age at death was
70 years. The evidence did not support the existence of the mummy’s curse.

Drawing Conclusions The mummy’s curse was easy to disprove. But not all historical questions are so easily answered. Sometimes different historians arrive at different conclusions based on the same facts.
Answer the following questions

2. What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Answer 1

Answer:

sorry what?

Explanation:

its not possible

Answer 2
This is not possible

Related Questions

Which advanced technology did Europeans not use to travel west to get across the oceans

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Answer:

GPS buddy given if this is about ancient Europeans.

Explanation:

5. How did Solon change how Athens was governed?

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Answer:

Solon also released those in debt slavery and banned offering one’s own body or those of family members as security for a loan or rent. In addition, Solon granted amnesty to those who had fled into exile because of their indebtedness. He rejected, however, seizing the great estates of the aristocrats and redistributing their land to the poor.

Next, Solon turned to reforming the government of Athens. He believed there was a "right order" for governing the city. First, he reorganized Athenians into four new classes based on their wealth. Noble birth alone had been the basis of the old aristocracy.

Under Solon’s plan, only members of the two wealthiest classes could become archons or magistrates. For the first time, however, he opened up membership in the assembly to all Athenian citizens, even the poor.

Under Solon’s plan, the assembly chose nine archons and the magistrates by lot each year from the wealthy classes. The assembly also passed laws proposed by the archons.

Thus Solon’s new government was not a democracy controlled by the demos, the majority of the people. Rather, it was an attempt to balance political power among the economic classes.

Solon replaced most of Draco’s code of laws with one less severe and fairer for all. "Laws I wrote, alike for noblemen and commoners, awarding straight justice to everybody," he said in a poem.

Many of Solon’s laws concerned family matters. One prohibited dowries to stop marriages based on economic gain. Marriage, he wrote, should be for "pure love, kind affection, and birth of children." He introduced wills that allowed a person to leave property to anyone instead of only to relatives.

He banned the export of all farm produce except olive oil.

Solon reduced the number of crimes punished by the death penalty. He permitted, however, a husband to kill an adulterer caught in the act. He made penalties for theft heavier if committed at night or in a public place. In addition, he forbade publicly speaking evil of either the living or the dead.

Solon also attempted to make the court system fairer to the lower classes. He made it possible for any citizen to step forward and seek justice for someone legally wronged. Before only the actual victim of wrongdoing could make a complaint. Under the old system, the powerful could easily threaten weak and poor victims to discourage them from complaining.

Most important, Solon gave the assembly, made up of all the classes, the authority to act as an appeals court. This was a check on the power of judges elected by the wealthy classes.

(Sorry for the LOOOONG answer!)

Answer:

he created new social classes based on wealth instead of birth

Explanation:

he also canceled all debt for enslaved persons

created a new set of laws

gave citizens more rights and powers

Which British Act was most responsible for inciting (encouraging) the colonists' protests? Why?​

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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773, at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. American colonists, frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. The event was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. It showed Great Britain that Americans wouldn’t take taxation and tyranny sitting down, and rallied American patriots across the 13 colonies to fight for independence.

what does economy mean?

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Answer:

Economy - The system that society uses to produce and distribute goods and service.

Explanation:

Which social/economic system is pictured above?

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where is the picture?

Democrats warn against “complancy” what do you think that word means?

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How and why do storytellers “explode" specific moments in
their stories?

Which was NOT a reason immigrants came to the U.S.?
Select one:
a. Better Farmland
b. More Factory Jobs
c. Religious Freedom
d. Escape War

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B - more factory jobs

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Today, (no nations, few nations) _________________ have a government that is a direct democracy because it is impractical to bring all citizens together for a meeting due to large populations.

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Answer:pluralist democracy I think

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What is one reason the Inca empire was defeated by the Spanish conquistadors? The Inca were fighting a civil war among themselves. The Inca were let down by allies who had promised to help them. The major Incan cities had been destroyed by natural disasters. The Incan armies were smaller than those of the invaders.

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Answer:

The Inca were fighting a civil war among themselves.

Explanation:

The reason the Inca empire was defeated by the Spanish conquistadors was as a result of the Inca fighting a civil war among themselves.

This was as a result of the struggle for leadership after the death of the previous leader. There was tension in the land and it led to them taking advantage of the whole situation.

Answer:

a

Explanation:

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Which sentence reflects the theme of "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley?


One must face hardship and pain with resolve and strength.


Sometimes giving up is the smartest choice.


Freedom from suffering makes life more meaningful.


A sense of humor can make even the worst times bearable.

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Answer:

One must face hardship and pain with resolve and strength.

Explanation:

In William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus", the use of strong and descriptive language and extravagant metaphors help clearly convey the theme of the poem which is to never lose hope no matter the circumstance, and how you control your fate and decide your future.

Answer:

Freedom from suffering makes life more meaningful.

Explanation:

i do not rember all i remeber is this

Which section of The Declaration Of Independence uses Enlightment principles to explain why the colonies should be free from British Rule?

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Answer:

I belive it is C or D

Explanation:

Answer:

A. The Preamble,

Explanation:

Explanation is A P E X

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How did Charlemagne help spread the Catholic faith across Europe?

by writing Catholic prayers
by building Catholic churches
by destroying non-Catholic places of worship
by forcing people to become Catholic

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

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Which Spanish mission was established as a reaction to French explorer La Salle having established Fort Stivate
Louis?

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Yes it it most likely fort saint louis being established

Which of the following best explains some of the powers granted the Congress by the Articles of Confederation?

OCongress could build schools, collect taxes, create a banking system, and create prisons.

O Congress could declare war, make treaties, create a mail delivery system, and print money.

O Congress could build libraries, oversee immigration, enforce religious practices, and require citizens to vote.

OCongress could raise taxes, hire a police force, kill prisoners, and hire spies to learn about America's enemies.

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Answer:

B.) Congress could declare war, make treaties, create a mail delivery system, and print that dolla dolla bill yall

Explanation:

Answer:

b

Explanation:

The President of the United States during the Desert Storm conflict was which of the following?

A. Ronald Reagaan
B. Bill Clinton
C. Jimmy Carter
D. George H.W. Bush​

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Answer:

D. President George H.W. Bush

Answer:

The President of the United States during the Desert Storm conflict was

D. George H.W. Bush​

The text states "There was very little social mobility during the Middle Ages." What does this phrase mean

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Answer: It means there was little chance to move upward in status.

When was the Washington State Grange founded and where? Who were some of the original members or founders? PLS PLS PLS ANSWER DUE SOON

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Answer:

What?!

Explanation:

A Discalculia é um tipo de transtorno de aprendizagem caracterizada por uma inabilidade ou incapacidade de pensar, refletir, avaliar ou raciocinar processos ou tarefas que envolvam números ou conceitos matemáticos. Entre as principais características da discalculia é INCORRETO afirmar.

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Answer:

Este distúrbio refere-se à dificuldade de aprendizado de matemática

Explicação:

A discalculia é um distúrbio que se refere à dificuldade de aprendizado de matemática de uma criança ou indivíduo que não tem a capacidade de aprender conceitos relacionados a números, não consegue realizar cálculos matemáticos com precisão, não consegue resolver problemas matemáticos e não consegue realizar outras habilidades matemáticas básicas. Este transtorno também é responsável por altos níveis de ansiedade matemática em uma criança, devido à incapacidade de realizar cálculos matemáticos.

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What is a key theme of "Rules of the Game"?


Children and parents can come into conflict over who has power and control in their relationship.

Parents pass along their hope and optimism for the future to their children.

Luck and success are closely tied to one another.

The relationship between mothers and daughters is the ultimate expression of generosity and caring.
Question 2
Part B

What is one way that events in the story develop the theme identified in Part A?


Waverly's mother scolds her daughter for demanding salted plums, but later she buys a bag for her daughter.

Waverly receives a heavy package of Life Savers at the Christmas party.

Waverly is featured in a story about chess in Life Magazine.

Waverly's family lives in a clean, two-bedroom apartment above a small Chinese bakery.

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The epitome of kindness and concern is found in the bond between mothers and daughters. is one of "Rules of the Game's" main themes. Thus option (D) is correct.

What is kindness?

Kindness is a sort of conduct characterized by deeds of charity, consideration, helping others, or showing concern for others without hoping to receive thanks or compensation. The study of kindness is relevant to philosophy, theology, and psychology. One of the major themes of the Bible was kindness.

The main focus of the narrative is Waverly's relationship with her mother, who she seeks to please while simultaneously trying to take charge of her own life. Whether it's fame or freedom, Waverly and her mother are manipulating one another to get what they want.

Therefore, Thus option (D) is correct.

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one effect European expansion had on the 16th and 17th centuries?

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Answer:

One of the effects the Europeans exceptions had on the 16th and 17th centuries was that they discovered all of the new sea route to India, spices and pepper where broth to Europe by the sea route to India

How do you think people learn stereotypes

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Answer:

we learn stereotypes from parents. People like to, want to, need to categorize the world, both the social and it's a way to feel better about yourself.

Explanation:

People learn stereotypes through society and their beliefs. One main way is through social media. People will force an objective or an intention on someone and then those beliefs will pass on. (For example, body weight, race supremacy, etc.) In order to solve problems like these, we should include everybody in everything, and stop normalizing these ideologies.

How did Charlemagne become a rival to the Byzatine
emperors and the Abbasid caliphs?

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Answer:

He proclaimed himself as the Holy Roman Emperor and spread his territory in all directions. While doing that he enter into quarrel with these two countries.

Explanation:

Charlemagne proclaimed himself as an emperor in 800. Until then only rulers of Byzantine Empire had that title in Europe. They didn't accept this, especially as Charlemagne proclaimed himself as the successor of  Roman emperors.

Abbasid caliphs fought with Charlemagne as he tried to take their territory in Spain.

What were Thomas Jefferson's important contributions to America?

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Answer: Thomas made an impact in American history due to his contributions he made, some examples of these contributions would be: He made the Declaration of Independence. This was one of his well-known contributions. He was also known to have been in charge and related to the Louisiana Purchase which was from France. He also taught people of his religion which I believe he was a Christian. Jefferson was also the foundation of the University of Virginia due to being a big part of America. I hope this helped you! :3 have a terrific day! Also happy early halloween

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Why did the Estates General fail to solve France's problems?

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answer:

It's hard to say for sure, but a very likely reason the Estates General failed to restore order to France and prevent the Revolution from continuing is that the Estates General was not very representative of popular opinion, being heavily slanted in favor of the interests of the rich.

Explanation:

How did the Native weapons change?

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Answer: Native weapons changed dramatically as well, creating an arms race among the peoples living in European colonization zones. Indians refashioned European brassware into arrow points and turned axes used for chopping wood into weapons.

Explanation:

Answer:

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Explanation:

Native weapons changed dramatically as well, creating an arms race among the peoples living in European colonization zones. Indians refashioned European brassware into arrow points and turned axes used for chopping wood into weapons. The most prized piece of European weaponry to obtain was a musket, or light, long-barreled European gun.

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It’s music someone please help

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Answer:

C) The overall plan.

Explanation: In music, form refers to the structure of a musical composition or performance.

Answer:

C. Overall Plan

Next time, please put music under the arts section, since it's a form of art.

How did the UN and various countries respond to the genocide in Rwanda?
by sending aid to help the refugees
by sending ambassadors to observe events
O by encouraging the groups to share power
O by supporting the installation of a new president

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Answer:

by sending aid to help the refugees

Explanation:

in order to help those people, UN security councils established The United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) in 1993 which is aimed to provide humanitarian assistance and helped defuse the situation In Rwanda.

But, UNAMIR was considered as a failure.

They failed to defuse the situation and provide the help that they intended to give to the refugees. On top of that, around 27 members of UNAMIR lost their lives during the mission.

The UN and various countries responded to the genocide in Rwanda by sending aid to help the refugees. Thus, Option A is the correct statement.

What do you know about the genocide in Rwanda?

During this period the Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, occurred between 7 April and 15 July 1994.

It was a War of around 100 days, members of the Tutsi minority ethnic group, as well as some moderate Hutu and Twa, were killed by armed militias.

Thus, Option A is the correct statement.

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The view expressed in the passage is evidence of which of the following developments between the Ottomans and the Byzantine Empire around 1450 CE?

A.Conflict over control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula
B.Disagreements over who should be allowed to practice Christianity
C.Byzantines’ frustration over Ottomans’ dominance of trade in the region
D.The success of Ottoman missionaries in converting Byzantines to Islam

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Answer:

A). Conflict over control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula.

Explanation:

The view communicated in the given passage substantiates the development of 'conflict between the Ottomans and the Byzantine Empire over the control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula.' This conflict eventually led to a series of wars between them and the destruction of Byzantine empire which was attacked by Sultan Mehmed II, the Ottoman and conquered it. It is after these decisive wars, the Ottoman empire established and flourished. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Answer:

A. Conflict over control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula

Explanation:

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In what 2 ways does the American electoral system tend to promote a two-party system?

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Answer:

How does the electoral system encourage a two-party system? ... voters elect the state party's delegates that will go to their political party's national convention to select the party's candidate.

Explanation:

Which options demonstrate the idea of federalism?

Select all that apply.

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It’s the last one D, hopes this helps
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