Primary and Secondary Sources Review

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diary entries of a Pilgrim describing her first year in America

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primary

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historical fiction novel about the first Thanksgiving

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secondary

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website featuring photographs of Plymouth Rock

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secondary

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sword used by George Washington during the American Revolution

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primary

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speech given by George Washington when he was elected President

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primary

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A classroom history textbook

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Secondary Source

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Identify the source type: A famous artist's painting of what cowboy life was probably like.

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SECONDARY

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What is a secondary source?

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A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

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What is a primary source?

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A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.

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What does the term credible mean?

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trustworthy and reliable