Social Studies 101: Basic Concepts

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What is a primary source?

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A first-hand account or evidence from the time being studied (example: diary, photograph).

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What is a secondary source?

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Information created after the time period, often analyzing or interpreting primary sources.

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A diary written by a Civil War soldier

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Primary

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A modern history textbook about Ancient Greece

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Secondary

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An ancient Roman coin

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Primary

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A biography of George Washington written in 2020

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Secondary

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A photograph taken during the March on Washington (1963)

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Primary

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A documentary about the Great Depression

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Secondary

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The Declaration of Independence (1776)

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Primary

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A podcast episode explaining the Cold War

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Secondary