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Lesson 53 of 84 · Using Sources
Propaganda: Recognizing Persuasion
Propaganda persuades or manipulates rather than informs. Posters, films, and broadcasts have all served as propaganda. Recognizing its techniques builds critical thinking.
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
1 of 2Why do we study history?