How does a Historian Work? Lesson 2

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How do we learn about the past?

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evidence

something that shows proof or an indication that something is true

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primary source

first hand evidence of an event in history

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secondary source

a document or written work created about the event.

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point of view

a personal attitude about people or life

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bias

an unreasoned, emotional, judgement about people and events

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scholarly

concerned with academic learning or research

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conclusion

a decision reached after examining evidence