Question

chapter 3: determining the credibility of sources
4 which of the following examples is a secondary source of information about industrialization in the united states?
o a diary of a factory worker in a coal mine
o a photograph of a child working in a textile factory
o a textbook chapter about andrew carnegie, a major industrialist
o a letter written by a factory worker about safety conditions in a factory
5 what would be the best way for a reader to determine if information in a book about the cold war is both accurate and reliable?
o consult with a variety of sources about the cold war
o examine several american artifacts from the cold war
o discuss information about the cold war with classmates
o interview some americans who were alive during the cold war
6 which characteristic indicates that a source of information is credible?
o the facts presented are logical and reasonable.
o the author of an article is not a recognized authority on the topic.
o the source contains mainly viewpoints but lacks supporting documents.
o the information in the source cannot be verified.
use this speech to answer questions 7 and 8.
\under five presidents and twelve congresses, we were engaged in indochina. millions of americans served, thousands died, and many more were wounded, imprisoned, or lost. over $150 billion was spent on this war. after years of effort, we negotiated a settlement which made it possible to remove our forces and bring home american prisoners. this settlement, if its terms are followed, would permit our south vietnamese ally, with our support, to maintain its security and rebuild after decades of war.\
source: president gerald r. ford, address to joint session of congress, april 10, 1975
7 what kind of source of information is this speech by president gerald ford?
o a primary source
o an artifact
o a secondary source
o a journal entry
8 what is the purpose of the first three sentences of this speech?
o to show congress that he knows the costs of the vietnam war
o to demonstrate that the nation has sacrificed much in its involvement in vietnam
o to show the world that the united states is a superpower
o to indicate that the united states involvement in vietnam was deficient

Explanation:

1. A textbook chapter is a secondary - source as it interprets and summarizes information about Andrew Carnegie. Primary sources are firsthand accounts like diaries, photographs, and letters.
2. Consulting a variety of sources helps cross - check information for accuracy and reliability. Other options are limited in scope.
3. Logical and reasonable facts are an indicator of a credible source. Lack of authority, lack of supporting documents, and non - verifiability are signs of non - credibility.
4. A speech by the President is a primary source as it is a firsthand account of his thoughts and statements.
5. The first three sentences list the number of Americans served, died, wounded, etc., and the money spent, which shows the nation's sacrifices in Vietnam.

Answer:

1. a textbook chapter about Andrew Carnegie, a major industrialist
2. consult with a variety of sources about the Cold War
3. The facts presented are logical and reasonable.
4. a primary source
5. to demonstrate that the nation has sacrificed much in its involvement in Vietnam