What Question Would You Ask When Doing Internal Criticism of a Primary

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Multiple Choice

What question would you ask when doing internal criticism of a primary historical source?

• A) Does the information agree with contemporary sources?
• B) Does the information represent the attitudes of the time?
• C) Is the document internally consistent?
• D) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Antagonizing

Actively causing someone to become hostile or creating an adversary unnecessarily.

Perception Of Reality

How individuals interpret the world around them, which can differ significantly from person to person based on experiences and beliefs.

Previous Experiences

The events or activities that an individual has encountered or participated in before the present time, often influencing current behavior or decisions.

Viewpoints

Perspectives or angles from which individuals consider or evaluate an issue or topic.