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Lesson 21 of 84 · Biographies
Alexander Hamilton: Architect of American Finance
An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.
Key Facts
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History is the story of the past.
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A timeline shows events in order.
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Old photographs teach us about long ago.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is history?