Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a Primary Source?

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A Primary Source is an original document or physical object created at the time under study. Examples include photographs, diaries, and official documents.

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What is a Secondary Source?

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A Secondary Source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. Examples include textbooks, articles, and biographies.

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Give an example of a Primary Source.

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An original photograph from a historical event, like the moon landing.

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Give an example of a Secondary Source.

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A history textbook that summarizes events from the past.

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What type of source is a diary written by a soldier during a war?

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Primary Source.

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What type of source is a documentary film about World War II?

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Secondary Source.

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Is a newspaper article written the day after an event a Primary or Secondary Source?

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Primary Source.

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What type of source is a biography of a famous person?

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Secondary Source.

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What is the Declaration of Independence an example of?

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Primary Source.

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Are encyclopedias considered Primary or Secondary Sources?

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Secondary Sources.