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Unveiling History: Understanding Evidence and Interpretation

Explore the significance of historical evidence, from primary sources created during events to secondary sources offering varied perspectives. Delve into different points of view and historical interpretations that shape our understanding of the past.

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Unveiling History: Understanding Evidence and Interpretation

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  1. What is History? KEY TERMS

  2. Evidence- Facts and information that historians use to reconstruct the past. Historical evidence comes in many forms. • Primary Source- Documents and other types of evidence created by people who were present during events or eras. • Secondary Source- Books or commentaries from people who were not present at past events, often created long after the event in question. Key Terms

  3. Point of View- A person’s perspective or outlook on events, which may be shaped by many factors. • Historical Interpretation- The process of finding meaning of historical events. Historians add their analysis of events to the facts they have judged to be true. Key Terms

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