Sophia US History Unit 1 Challenge 1
1 — The Historian's Practice
Which of the following statements is true?
The writing of history is influenced by the cultural environment in which it is written.
Which of the following statements is true?
Providing context and observing change over time is essential to the historical process.
Which of the following statements is true?
History is not a fixed concept: Ideas about how to write history change as the world changes
2 — Analyzing Primary Sources
Consider the following research question and choose the secondary source that is best suited to
answer it.
"What were the effects of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?"
A book written by a historian in 2016 on women in American politics
3 — The Lenses of History
As part of his research on the Civil War, Charlie is reading a book about ironclads (a type of boat) and
how they revolutionized naval warfare.
Which of the following is most likely a lens he is exploring?
Technology
1 — The Historian's Practice
Which of the following statements is true?
The writing of history is influenced by the cultural environment in which it is written.
Which of the following statements is true?
Providing context and observing change over time is essential to the historical process.
Which of the following statements is true?
History is not a fixed concept: Ideas about how to write history change as the world changes
2 — Analyzing Primary Sources
Consider the following research question and choose the secondary source that is best suited to
answer it.
"What were the effects of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?"
A book written by a historian in 2016 on women in American politics
3 — The Lenses of History
As part of his research on the Civil War, Charlie is reading a book about ironclads (a type of boat) and
how they revolutionized naval warfare.
Which of the following is most likely a lens he is exploring?
Technology
