What Evidence Does the Historian Use to Write the History

question 39

Essay

What evidence does the historian use to write the history of North America before the arrival of Europeans? Evaluate the possible pitfalls or shortcomings of such evidence.

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Definitions:

π Molecular Orbitals

Orbitals formed by the overlap of p orbitals on adjacent atoms, significant in determining the bonding and properties of molecules.

Electron Density

Refers to the probability distribution of electrons in a chemical species; higher density regions indicate a greater likelihood of electron presence.

Internuclear Axis

The imaginary line that runs through the nuclei of two atoms bonded together, defining the direction of the bond.

Sigma Bond

A single covalent bond formed from the direct overlap of atomic orbitals, sharing a pair of electrons between atoms.