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Lesson 68 of 84 ยท Using Sources

Diaries and Journals as Historical Evidence

Diaries and journals offer personal windows into the past. A Civil War soldier's diary or a pioneer's journal lets us experience history through their eyes.

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?

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