Chapter 1 And 2 Vocab 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 her character, experience, culture, and history

Question 5

Historical Interpretation

Answer 5

the process of finding the meaning or significance of historical events

Question 6

Equality

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Rights

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Liberty

Answer 8

Freedom

Question 9

Opportunity

Answer 9

the chance for advancement or progress

Question 10

Democracy

Answer 10

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