Historical Research and Study: The Black Death – Flashcards

The image below shows a page from a medical textbook published in 1555. The text claims bloodletting is a good treatment for the plague and cured some cases. This an example of a surprising claim that was proven to be accurate. the need to check facts before publishing a book. an error that was corrected with new evidence. the changing standards in textbook publishing.

Darren is doing research on the Black Death for a paper. What would be the best choice as a source for information? a book of historical fiction about the Middle Ages a medical textbook with a section devoted to diseases a documentary filmed by an expert on the Black Death a history textbook with a chapter on life in the Middle Ages

Despite the fact that the Black Death was widespread and deadly, it seemed that some Europeans were immune to it. it was not understood how it started or how it spread. it did not affect most countries in western Europe. it seemed that many doctors did not attempt to treat it.

What is an assumption historians make when they evaluate a source of information? They know an eyewitness report will be free of bias. They know an eyewitness report will always be accurate. They know an expert will provide the most accurate information. They know a student who did research will be the most accurate source.