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Lesson 11 of 84 · Using Sources
Maps as Primary Sources
Historical maps show how people understood geography, borders, and territories at a specific time. Comparing old and modern maps shows how knowledge changed.
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
1 of 2What is a primary source?