Truth-Seeker’s Trial Answer Key

In this worksheet, students evaluate statements about Columbus and decide whether each is a fact or an opinion. They then select one opinion statement and explain why it cannot be proven as fact. This helps students develop media literacy, source evaluation skills, and the ability to distinguish factual information from personal viewpoints-skills essential for historical analysis.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Reading – Distinguishing Fact vs. Opinion

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Evidence and Claims

Social Studies – Historical Interpretation and Bias

Writing – Explaining Reasoning Clearly

This worksheet is part of our Columbus Day Worksheets collection.