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Lesson 49 of 84 · Using Sources
Museum Collections as Sources
Museum collections preserve artifacts and artworks for public education. Visiting a museum — or exploring one online — provides direct engagement with primary sources.
Key Facts
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Compare multiple sources for accuracy.
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Primary sources come from the original time.
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Secondary sources interpret the past.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?