Looking at Evidence

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Evidence is information that helps us understand what happened in the past. When we look at evidence, like photos or letters, we can learn more about events and people. Evidence helps historians put together the puzzle of history.

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1Evidence helps us understand the past.
2Photos and letters are types of evidence.
3Historians use evidence to learn about history.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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What is evidence?

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What do historians use evidence for?

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