Cause and Effect Sources

Students read about two classmates researching the Boston Tea Party using different types of sources. They analyze how each source-primary or secondary-shapes the conclusions each student draws. Learners answer questions that compare firsthand accounts with broader historical interpretations. This activity reinforces understanding of how source types influence perspectives and supports deeper historical thinking.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Source Analysis and Perspective

Social Studies – Understanding Historical Events through Evidence

English Language Arts – Analytical Writing

Critical Thinking – Cause-and-Effect Reasoning with Sources

This worksheet is part of our primary vs. secondary sources worksheets collection.