Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary Terms

Question 1

Evidence

Answer 1

Information that can be used to prove a statement or support a conclusion

Question 2

Primary Source

Answer 2

A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred.

Question 3

Secondary Source

Answer 3

a document or other record of past events created by someone who was not present during the events or the time period in which they occurred

Question 4

Point of View

Answer 4

A person’s way of thinking about or approaching a subject, as shaped by his or character, experience, culture, and history.

Question 6

Historical Interpretation

Answer 6

The process of finding the meaning or significance of historical events.

Question 7

Equality

Answer 7

The state of having the same privileges, rights, status, and opportunities as others.

Question 8

Liberty

Answer 8

Freedom

Question 9

Rights

Answer 9

A power or privilege granted by an agreement among people or by law.

Question 10

Opportunity

Answer 10

The chance for advancement or progress.

Question 11

Democracy

Answer 11

A system of government in which the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.