Unit 1 & 2 Main Idea Review

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Primary source?

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An original source of information or data.

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Example of a primary source: Diary entry from a Civil War soldier

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Diary entry from a Civil War soldier

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Importance of primary sources in historical research

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Primary sources provide firsthand accounts of events, essential for understanding historical context.

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Examples of primary sources from the American Revolution:

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Letters, diaries, newspapers, official documents, eyewitness accounts

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How do primary sources aid historians?

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Primary sources offer firsthand accounts and original evidence from the time period being studied.

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Types of primary sources?

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Documents, artifacts, recordings

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Difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts; secondary sources are interpretations or analysis of primary sources.

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Photograph as a primary source?

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Direct evidence of an event, person, or place at a specific time.

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Challenges in using primary sources for historical research:

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Authenticity, bias, and availability.

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Importance of evaluating primary sources

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Ensure reliability, accuracy, and relevance.