US History I challenge 1.

US History I challenge 1. Determine whether each statement about the historian's practice is "True" or "False". = Correct Answer = Incorrect Answer True False The lenses of race, class and gender apply only to the work of historians. Before responding to a source, it is important to evaluate where it came from. Critically analyzing a source can help you form a clear perspective. ANSWER RATIONALE Understanding and applying the lenses of race, class, and gender is one tool historians rely on to better understand multiple perspectives that are present in any historical event. However, this is not confined to history and application of these lenses can be useful in everyday life, such as when reading the newspaper, watching TV or understanding current events. Critical thinking is another important tool in the historian's toolbox. Critical thinking involves understanding the source of information including (but not limited to) who the author is, what their perspective is, consideration of bias, and whether the source is a primary or secondary source. Before responding to a source, it is important to understand these elements so that you can form an accurate and clear perspective.