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Lesson 61 of 84 · Colonial History
Colonial Art, Music, and Literature
Oral history preserves spoken memories and stories. It captures voices that might not appear in written records, enriching our understanding of the past.
Key Facts
1
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
2
Historians use evidence to support claims.
3
Timelines show events in order.
Timeline
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a primary source?