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 firsthand account created at the time of an event. 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 textbooks, articles, and documentaries.

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Give an example of a Primary Source.

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A map drawn by Christopher Columbus.

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Give an example of a Secondary Source.

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A movie showing the life of George Washington.

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What type of source is a friend's account of their teacher last year?

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Primary Source.

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What type of source is a Youtube video describing how the pyramids were built?

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Secondary Source.

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What type of source is a history textbook describing the Civil War in Libya?

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Secondary Source.

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Why are Primary Sources important in research?

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They provide direct evidence and firsthand accounts of historical events, allowing researchers to analyze original materials.

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Why are Secondary Sources useful?

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They provide context, analysis, and interpretation of primary sources, helping to understand the broader implications of historical events.

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What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Sources?

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Primary Sources are original materials from the time of the event, while Secondary Sources analyze or interpret those events.