The Difference Between Evidence and Interpretation

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Connect the dots between past and present.

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There's always more than one side to the story.

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Evidence supports claims; interpretation is the meaning drawn from evidence. Two historians can examine the same evidence and reach different valid conclusions.

Key facts

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1Bias can affect any source.
2Citing sources gives credit.
3Compare multiple sources for accuracy.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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Why do we cite sources?

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What is a primary source?

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