Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a Primary Source?

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A Primary Source is an original document or physical object created at the time under study. Examples include diaries, photographs, and official documents.

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What is a Secondary Source?

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A Secondary Source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. Examples include biographies, textbooks, and articles about events.

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Is a television show about Neil Armstrong a Primary or Secondary Source?

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A television show about Neil Armstrong is a Secondary Source.

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Is a biography about Abraham Lincoln a Primary or Secondary Source?

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A biography about Abraham Lincoln is a Secondary Source.

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Is The Declaration of Independence a Primary or Secondary Source?

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The Declaration of Independence is a Primary Source.

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Is a photograph a Primary or Secondary Source?

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A photograph is a Primary Source.

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What type of source is a map drawn by Christopher Columbus?

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A map drawn by Christopher Columbus is a Primary Source.

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Give an example of a Primary Source.

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An example of a Primary Source is a letter written by a historical figure.

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Give an example of a Secondary Source.

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An example of a Secondary Source is a documentary film about World War II.

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What is the main difference between Primary and Secondary Sources?

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The main difference is that Primary Sources are original materials, while Secondary Sources interpret or analyze those materials.