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Lesson 31 of 84 · World History
Human Rights Movements Worldwide
Historical photographs provide visual evidence. Images of the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the Civil Rights Movement let us see history through the eyes of those who lived it.
Key Facts
1
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
2
Historians use evidence to support claims.
3
Timelines show events in order.
Timeline
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
1929
The Great Depression begins
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a primary source?