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Lesson 49 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

1

Compare multiple sources for accuracy.

2

Primary sources come from the original time.

3

Secondary sources interpret the past.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is an artifact?