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Lesson 26 of 84 · Using Sources
Audio and Video as Primary Sources
Audio and video recordings capture sounds and images from the past. Radio broadcasts, home movies, and news footage provide rich historical evidence.
Key Facts
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Primary sources come from the original time.
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Secondary sources interpret the past.
3
Bias can affect any source.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a primary source?