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Lesson 33 of 84 · Using Sources
What Is a Primary Source?
Primary sources were created at the time of an event: diaries, letters, photographs, speeches, and records. They offer firsthand evidence.
Key Facts
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Secondary sources interpret the past.
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Bias can affect any source.
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Citing sources gives credit.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?