Lesson 1 of 84 · Using Sources
⭐ 30 XPWhat Is a Primary Source?
Primary sources were created at the time of an event: diaries, letters, photographs, speeches, and records.
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Primary sources were created at the time of an event: diaries, letters, photographs, speeches, and records. They offer firsthand evidence.
Key Facts
Primary sources come from the original time.
Secondary sources interpret the past.
Bias can affect any source.
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