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Lesson 8 of 84 · Using Sources

Artifacts: Objects That Tell Stories

Artifacts — tools, pottery, clothing, coins — are objects from the past. Archaeologists and curators study them to learn about cultures and time periods.

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

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Why do we study history?