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7.43 Close Reading of Primary Sources Worksheet

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This Grade 7 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 7.43 Close Reading of Primary Sources. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Close Reading of Primary Sources - Which choice best demonstrates this skill — Close Reading of Primary Sources — by asking students to annotate primary documents to determine central ideas, author perspective, and context; paraphrase key passages accurately.? (CCSS RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2; C3 D2.His.9.6-8)

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Grade 7

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Edict of reform, 1703: “Henceforth the boyars shall shave their beards or pay a tax, for we must appear as Europeans and not as a people of old habits.”
What is the ruler’s main goal?
ATo westernize society by changing traditional customs.
BTo encourage everyone to grow longer beards.
CTo end all contact with Europe permanently.
DTo make beards the only sign of loyalty.
Solution & Explanation:Requiring shaving “to appear as Europeans” shows a goal of westernization and cultural reform.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Letter from a shipyard worker, 1943: “I earn more than on the plantation, yet the foreman calls me ‘boy’ before the new recruits.”
What tension is most clearly shown in this passage?
AHigher pay comes with continued racism and disrespect.
BThe writer dislikes earning money.
CThe foreman is praising the writer’s leadership.
DPlantation work was always better paid than shipyards.
Solution & Explanation:The writer notes economic improvement (“earn more”) while still being demeaned (“calls me ‘boy’”), showing opportunity mixed with discrimination.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Railroad telegram, 1860: “STOP TRAIN 7. BRIDGE AT MILE 42 WASHED OUT. PASSENGERS TO WAIT AT DEPOT.”
What is the main action being ordered?
ASpeed up Train 7 to reach the bridge quickly.
BMove passengers onto the bridge to test it.
CReplace Train 7 with a wagon immediately.
DHalt Train 7 because the bridge is unsafe.
Solution & Explanation:The telegram begins with “STOP TRAIN 7” and explains the bridge is washed out, ordering a halt for safety.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard SS.7.43 (Grade 7 social studies practice focused on close reading of primary sources.).

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