Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
At about 11 p.m. on Christmas, Washington's army commenced its crossing of the half-frozen river at three locations. The 2,400 soldiers led by Washington successfully braved the icy and freezing river and reached the New Jersey side of the Delaware just before dawn. The other two divisions, made up of some 3,000 men and crucial artillery, failed to reach the meeting point at the appointed time. — 'Washington Crosses the Delaware,' History Channel Web site Christmas, 6 p.m.... It is fearfully cold and raw and a snow-storm is setting in. The wind is northeast and beats in the faces of the men. It will be a terrible night for the soldiers who have no shoes ... but I have not heard a man complain... December 26, 3 A.M. I have never seen Washington so determined as he is now. He stands on the bank of the stream, wrapped in his cloak, superintending the landing of his troops. He is calm and collected, but very determined. — Diary of Colonel John Fitzgerald, December 25 and December 26, 1776 Which of the following best describes a benefit of having students read both excerpts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reading both excerpts provides an opportunity for students to analyze the differences between a primary source (Colonel Fitzgerald's diary) and a secondary source (the History Channel's account). This comparison enhances critical thinking, as students evaluate the authenticity and perspective of each document.
Option B is misleading; while emotions are present, the focus is on factual recounting in the secondary source, which limits a direct comparison. Option C is not applicable here, as both excerpts reflect similar viewpoints rather than contrasting perspectives. Option D incorrectly implies that one source is fictional; both are factual accounts, albeit from different perspectives.
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