History

Genesis Ellison

6 April, 19:30

Which of the following situations describes a historian using the skill of synthesis?

1. A researcher compares different eyewitness reports about a political protest to try to figure out exactly what happened

2. An archaeologist uncovers a set of laws and political documents written by a previously undiscovered civilization.

3. A writer begins her historical essay by introducing a number of interesting facts meant to catch the reader's attention.

4. A professor responds to his colleagues' claims about a historical event by introducing data that undermines their conclusions.