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First and Last NameTopic/Objective:History/PeriodHow Does A Historian Work?DateQuestions:Notes:Why do we study history?History helps us understand why we live the way we live. Knowing history allows us to learn from the mistakes of our ancestors. Helps us understand how cultures have changed and what makes a civilization unique. Asking QuestionsFact or opinion? Is the source reliable? Is it relevant? What information and artifacts apply to the topic? Is it important? What you have to know vs. what is fun to knowWhat is the evidence?Evidence shows proof that something is true/happened. Primary and Second sources help tell historians what happened in the past. Perspective (point of view)Someone’s way of considering a matterUsually biasedTo get a balanced picture, historians use multiple sources for the same eventHistorian’s perspective can lead to different interpretations of one eventSummary: Why is it important to separate fact from opinion in historical writing? What types of evidence do historians use to understand the past? ................
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