quick review
choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. a primary source is a record of an event created by someone who
a. has studied the event b. was present at the event
2. historians and archaeologists use as primary - source accounts as possible to develop a historical narrative.
a. few b. many
3. historians and archaeologists evaluate primary sources according to
a. todays norms and values b. perspectives of people living at the time
primary source
the declaration of independence was written by colonial leaders soon after the first shots of the revolutionary war were fired. use this excerpt from the declaration of independence to evaluate the perspective of the authors and signers of this historic document.
“the history of the present king of great britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states. to prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.”
1. what information about the authors’/signers’ beliefs and experiences might you want to research and consider when evaluating this document?
2. what can you determine about the purpose of the authors/signers from the document?
from sentence 1:
from sentence 2:
3. predict possible reasons the authors/signers wanted to achieve the goals cited above.

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quick review
choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. a primary source is a record of an event created by someone who
  a. has studied the event  b. was present at the event
2. historians and archaeologists use as  primary - source accounts as possible to develop a historical narrative.
  a. few  b. many
3. historians and archaeologists evaluate primary sources according to
  a. todays norms and values  b. perspectives of people living at the time
primary source
the declaration of independence was written by colonial leaders soon after the first shots of the revolutionary war were fired. use this excerpt from the declaration of independence to evaluate the perspective of the authors and signers of this historic document.
“the history of the present king of great britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states. to prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.”
1. what information about the authors’/signers’ beliefs and experiences might you want to research and consider when evaluating this document?
2. what can you determine about the purpose of the authors/signers from the document?
from sentence 1:
from sentence 2:
3. predict possible reasons the authors/signers wanted to achieve the goals cited above.

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# Brief Explanations:
1. A primary - source is created by someone present at the event. Historians use many primary - source accounts for a comprehensive narrative and evaluate them based on the perspectives of the time.
   - For the questions about the Declaration of Independence:
     - To evaluate the document, research on the signers' backgrounds, their prior experiences with British rule, and their political beliefs would be helpful.
     - From sentence 1, the purpose is to show the king's tyranny as a justification for independence. From sentence 2, the purpose is to present facts to the world to support their claim of being oppressed.
     - Possible reasons for the goals could be a desire for self - governance, to end unjust treatment, and to gain international recognition for their cause.
# Answer:
1. b. was present at the event
2. b. many
3. b. perspectives of people living at the time
1. Backgrounds, prior experiences with British rule, and political beliefs of the signers.
2. From sentence 1: To show the king's tyranny as a justification for independence. From sentence 2: To present facts to the world to support their claim of being oppressed.
3. Desire for self - governance, end of unjust treatment, and international recognition for their cause.

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