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Lesson 3 of 84 · Colonization

The Spanish Conquistadors

Secondary sources — textbooks, documentaries, encyclopedia articles — are created after an event. They analyze and interpret primary evidence to build a broader understanding.

Key Facts

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Historians use evidence to support claims.

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Timelines show events in order.

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Cause and effect explain why things happen.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do we study history?