Why do historians disagree?
Because historians have different interests and a different understanding of human motivation and human behavior which in turn is due to their different background in age, sex, race, class, education, religion, politics, etc., they tend not only to be interested in different facts but also interpret the same facts differently.
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- Before the authors explain the reasons why historians disagree, they give different definitions of history.
- Quotations: Do you agree or disagree with them?Why?
- Do you agree or disagree with the two quotations, why?
- Historians disagree with each other because they begin from different premises and view the past from different perspectives.
- It is Ok to disagree with others but you should do it in a courteous way.
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According to the text, historians do not just collect facts. They give meanings to the facts.
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Evolution is always an improvement A: Strongly agree B: Somewhat agree C: Somewhat disagree D: Strongly disagree E: No opinion, do not know
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A species evolves because individuals need to A: Strongly agree B: Somewhat agree C: Somewhat disagree D: Strongly disagree E: No opinion, do not know
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It is Ok to disagree with others but you should do it in a courteous way. A: 正确 B: 错误
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Do you think Ss can do the task now? Why or why not?