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Lesson 81 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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Primary sources come from the original time.

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Secondary sources interpret the past.

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Bias can affect any source.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a primary source?