Utilizing Sources in Social Studies

Read this excerpt from Senator Albert J. Beveridge's speech "March of the Flag." Why could it be considered a biased source?

It presents an unfair opinion of a group of people.

A historian evaluating "For the Equal Rights Amendment" would most likely consider this source to be

NOT fair because it presents different sides of an issue. or unreliable

Which argument does the speech "Conservation as a National Duty" best support?

Natural resources should be protected.

Which statement best describes the main idea of "Conservation as a National Duty" by President Theodore Roosevelt?

The United States should work to protect its natural resources.

Which research question could Theodore Roosevelt's speech "Conservation as a National Duty" help answer?

Why was Roosevelt concerned about the state of the environment?

Which argument does the graph "Percentage of College Degrees Awarded to Women" best support?

Women have gained greater access to higher education.

Which of the following is an example of a biased source?

an editorial that only gives the writer's opinion on a timely topic

Read this excerpt from Senator Albert J. Beveridge's speech "March of the Flag." The author could best be described as opposed to _______ about colonization.

supportive of

What is the purpose of "For the Equal Rights Amendment"?

to call for a change to the Constitution

Which phrase from "Conservation as a National Duty" identifies the intended audience of this source?

"Governors of the several States"

Which statement from "March of the Flag" addresses a counterargument?

"The opposition tells us that we ought not to govern a people without their consent"

Which phrase from "Conservation as a National Duty" identifies the historical context of this source?

"join together to consider the question of the conservation and use of . . . sources of wealth"

Which statements reflect the point of view Senator Beveridge expresses in "March of the Flag"? Check all that apply.

Colonization benefits US-occupied territories.The United States should colonize the Philippines.The people of the Philippines cannot govern themselves.