Constructing a History of Trump (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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In which year did Donald Trump become the 45th President of the United States?
In which year did Donald Trump become the 45th President of the United States?
2017
What is the main challenge for historians writing about Trump regarding sources?
What is the main challenge for historians writing about Trump regarding sources?
Selecting which sources to use
How does the note define 'fake news'?
How does the note define 'fake news'?
Concerted effort to fabricate info
How many followers did Trump's personal Twitter account have?
How many followers did Trump's personal Twitter account have?
Over 22 million
Which of these US news sources is identified as left-leaning?
Which of these US news sources is identified as left-leaning?
The New York Times
What are the three key historiographical choices historians make?
What are the three key historiographical choices historians make?
Selectivity, emphasis, omission
How long did the research for 'The Truth About Trump' by Michael D'Antonio take?
How long did the research for 'The Truth About Trump' by Michael D'Antonio take?
Over three years
Which book established Trump's public persona as a successful businessman in 1987?
Which book established Trump's public persona as a successful businessman in 1987?
The Art of the Deal
What does Trump call his use of exaggeration for promotional effect?
What does Trump call his use of exaggeration for promotional effect?
Truthful hyperbole
How does Dylan Matthews describe Trump's fundamental worldview?
How does Dylan Matthews describe Trump's fundamental worldview?
Zero-sum