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 book about the first Thanksgiving

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secondary

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painting of Plymouth Rock in the 1900s

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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 biography about Christopher Columbus

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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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A Native American arrowhead found near a burial ground.

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primary source