How does a historian work?(RE)

What is evidence in the context of history?

Evidence is proof that something is true and can be an object, document, or book from a historical event.

What is a primary source?

A primary source is a kind of evidence created by people who saw or were part of an event, such as letters, diaries, tools, and clothing.

Give examples of primary sources.

Examples of primary sources include letters, diaries, tools, and clothing.

What is a secondary source?

A secondary source is created after an event by someone who was not part of the event, like textbooks and encyclopedias.

How do historians analyze their sources?

Historians analyze their sources by looking for reasons the source was created and deciding if it's reliable regarding its facts.

What is bias in historical sources?

Bias is a judgment based only on feelings, which means that sources with bias cannot always be trusted to be factual or true.

What steps do historians take to make an inference?

Historians study primary sources, review secondary sources, think about different points of view, and then make an inference to explain what happened.

Why is it important for historians to read articles in scholarly journals?

It's important because scholarly journals are reviewed by other historians to ensure facts are correct and to discuss different interpretations.

What is a conclusion in the context of historical analysis?

A conclusion is a final decision reached by reasoning, similar to an inference, based on facts and evidence from sources.

Why might historians disagree about conclusions regarding historical events?

Historians might disagree because they interpret evidence differently or prioritize different facts, leading to varying conclusions.